Manda-Shivanga ward
Malava sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.5322°, 34.8611° · Pop: 32,194
Manda-Shivanga ward sits in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 32,194 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 Manda-Shivanga are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Manda-Shivanga Ward
Local soil characteristics in Manda-Shivanga Ward (located within Malava 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 Manda-Shivanga, 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.