Mahiakalo ward
Lurambi sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.2945°, 34.7770° · Pop: 12,067
Mahiakalo ward sits in Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 12,067 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 3.98 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mahiakalo are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mahiakalo Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mahiakalo Ward (located within Lurambi sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.98 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Mahiakalo, 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.