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

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

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.

pH
7.1
⚠ Moderate
Nitrogen
1.00 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
13.7 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
297.9 mg/kg
✓ Adequate

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.

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.