Mautuma ward
Lugari sub-county · Kakamega county
Mautuma is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
📍 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 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.30 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 133.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mautuma are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — 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 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.30 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Mautuma, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Mautuma
Mautuma ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mautuma in?
Mautuma is a ward in Lugari sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Mautuma ward in?
Mautuma ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Lugari sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mautuma?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Mautuma are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mautuma" section on this page.