Kedowa/Kimugul ward
Kipkelion East sub-county · Kericho county
📍 -0.2235°, 35.5778° · Pop: 36,330
Kedowa/Kimugul ward sits in Kipkelion East sub-county, Kericho County, home to about 36,330 people. Working from Kericho County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.34 g/kg, phosphorus 23.7 mg/kg and potassium 225.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kedowa/Kimugul are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Sweet Potato, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kedowa/Kimugul Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kedowa/Kimugul Ward (located within Kipkelion East sub-county, Kericho County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.34 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 23.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Kedowa/Kimugul, 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.