Sinoko ward
Likuyani sub-county · Kakamega county
📍 0.8681°, 35.0662° · Pop: 21,019
Sinoko ward sits in Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 21,019 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.10 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 Sinoko are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sinoko Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sinoko Ward (located within Likuyani sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in Sinoko, 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.