Mwiki ward
Ruiru sub-county · Kiambu county
Mwiki is a ward in Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
📍 -1.2127°, 36.9216° · Pop: 44,760
Mwiki ward sits in Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 44,760 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.1 (neutral), nitrogen 1.00 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Mwiki are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mwiki Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mwiki Ward (located within Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.00 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 Mwiki, 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 Mwiki
Mwiki ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Mwiki in?
Mwiki is a ward in Ruiru sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Mwiki ward in?
Mwiki ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Ruiru sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Mwiki?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.1), the top-scoring crops for Mwiki are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Mwiki" section on this page.