West Kabras ward

Malava sub-county · Kakamega county

📍 0.4150°, 34.7556° · Pop: 26,114

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

West Kabras ward sits in Malava sub-county, Kakamega County, home to about 26,114 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.27 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 West Kabras are Soybeans, Tea, and Rice (Lowland/Paddy) — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.5
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
3.27 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
14.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
147.0 mg/kg
✕ Low

Soil mapping and farming in West Kabras Ward

Local soil characteristics in West Kabras Ward (located within Malava sub-county, Kakamega County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.27 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 14.0 mg/kg. For farmers in West Kabras, 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.