Soil & best crops in Namamali
Matungu sub-county · Kakamega county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Namamali — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Namamali is in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County.
📍 0.4391°, 34.4050° · Pop: 31,568
Namamali ward sits in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 31,568 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 108.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Namamali are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Namamali Ward
Local soil characteristics in Namamali Ward (located within Matungu 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 1.00 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 Namamali, 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 Namamali
Namamali ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Namamali in?
Namamali is a ward in Matungu sub-county, Kakamega County, Kenya.
Which county is Namamali ward in?
Namamali ward is in Kakamega County, Kenya, within Matungu sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Namamali?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Namamali are Soybeans, Rice (Lowland/Paddy), Sweet Potato. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Namamali" section on this page.