Likuyani ward
Likuyani sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.6796°, 35.1056° · Pop: 27,243
Likuyani ward sits in Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 27,243 people. Working from Kakamega County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.01 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 Likuyani are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Likuyani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Likuyani Ward (located within Likuyani 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 1.01 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Likuyani, 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.