Kapsaos ward
Ainamoi sub-county · Kericho county
Kapsaos is a ward in Ainamoi sub-county, Kericho County, Kenya.
📍 -0.2878°, 35.3423° · Pop: 29,121
Kapsaos ward sits in Ainamoi sub-county, Kericho County, home to about 29,121 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.20 g/kg, phosphorus 23.7 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kapsaos are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Sweet Potato, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kapsaos Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kapsaos Ward (located within Ainamoi sub-county, Kericho County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.20 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kapsaos, 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 Kapsaos
Kapsaos ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kapsaos in?
Kapsaos is a ward in Ainamoi sub-county, Kericho County, Kenya.
Which county is Kapsaos ward in?
Kapsaos ward is in Kericho County, Kenya, within Ainamoi sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kapsaos?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Kapsaos are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kapsaos" section on this page.