Waldai ward

Belgut sub-county · Kericho county

Waldai is a ward in Belgut sub-county, Kericho County, Kenya.

📍 -0.3590°, 35.1717° · Pop: 33,674

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Waldai ward sits in Belgut sub-county, Kericho County, home to about 33,674 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.50 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 Waldai are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Sweet Potato, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.5
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
2.50 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
23.7 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Waldai Ward

Local soil characteristics in Waldai Ward (located within Belgut sub-county, Kericho County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.50 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 Waldai, 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.

Waldai ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Waldai in?

Waldai is a ward in Belgut sub-county, Kericho County, Kenya.

Which county is Waldai ward in?

Waldai ward is in Kericho County, Kenya, within Belgut sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Waldai?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.5), the top-scoring crops for Waldai are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Sweet Potato, Wambugu Apples. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Waldai" section on this page.