Mautuma ward
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.7191°, 35.0048° · Pop: 25,082
Mautuma ward sits in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 25,082 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.37 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 Mautuma are Soybeans, Sweet Potato, and Coffee (Arabica) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mautuma Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mautuma Ward (located within Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.37 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Mautuma, 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.