Karai ward
Kikuyu sub-county · Kiambu county
📍 -1.2771°, 36.6477° · Pop: 20,420
Karai ward sits in Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 20,420 people. Working from Kiambu County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.3 (moderately acidic), nitrogen 1.01 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 169.0 mg/kg. The moderately acidic pH means lime is worth applying before most crops to release locked-up phosphorus. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Karai are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Karai Ward
Local soil characteristics in Karai Ward (located within Kikuyu sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.01 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Karai, 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.