Nyanduma ward
Lari sub-county · Kiambu county
📍 -0.9914°, 36.7355° · Pop: 23,454
Nyanduma ward sits in Lari sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 23,454 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 Nyanduma are Macadamia, Avocado, and Wambugu Apples — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Nyanduma Ward
Local soil characteristics in Nyanduma Ward (located within Lari 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 Nyanduma, 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.