Muguga ward
Kabete sub-county · Kiambu county
📍 -1.2054°, 36.6744° · Pop: 27,527
Muguga ward sits in Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 27,527 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.60 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 169.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Muguga are Macadamia, Avocado, and Tea — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Muguga Ward
Local soil characteristics in Muguga Ward (located within Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.60 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 13.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Muguga, 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.