Kamburu ward
Lari sub-county · Kiambu county
Kamburu is a ward in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
📍 -1.0293°, 36.7423° · Pop: 18,951
Kamburu ward sits in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 18,951 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.90 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kamburu are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kamburu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kamburu Ward (located within Lari sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kamburu, 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 Kamburu
Kamburu ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kamburu in?
Kamburu is a ward in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Kamburu ward in?
Kamburu ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Lari sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kamburu?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.8), the top-scoring crops for Kamburu are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kamburu" section on this page.