Shirungu-Mugai ward
Malava sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.4573°, 34.7896° · Pop: 25,055
Shirungu-Mugai ward sits in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 25,055 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.4 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 4.07 g/kg, phosphorus 14.0 mg/kg and potassium 147.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Shirungu-Mugai are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Shirungu-Mugai Ward
Local soil characteristics in Shirungu-Mugai Ward (located within Malava sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 4.07 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Shirungu-Mugai, 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.