Marama West ward
Butere sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.2437°, 34.5664° · Pop: 31,250
Marama West ward sits in Butere sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 31,250 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 Marama West are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Marama West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Marama West Ward (located within Butere 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 Marama 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.