Kisa West ward
Khwisero sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.1316°, 34.4985° · Pop: 21,230
Kisa West ward sits in Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 21,230 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.41 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kisa West are Soybeans, Sweet Potato, and Coffee (Arabica) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kisa West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kisa West Ward (located within Khwisero sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.41 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Kisa West, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using fertilizer programs tailored to these exact satellite-measured soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.