Uthiru ward
Kabete sub-county · Kiambu county
Uthiru is a ward in Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
📍 -1.2541°, 36.7141° · Pop: 24,295
Uthiru ward sits in Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County, home to about 24,295 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 g/kg, phosphorus 13.7 mg/kg and potassium 180.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Uthiru are Macadamia, Avocado, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Uthiru Ward
Local soil characteristics in Uthiru Ward (located within Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 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 Uthiru, 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 Uthiru
Uthiru ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Uthiru in?
Uthiru is a ward in Kabete sub-county, Kiambu County, Kenya.
Which county is Uthiru ward in?
Uthiru ward is in Kiambu County, Kenya, within Kabete sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Uthiru?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.1), the top-scoring crops for Uthiru are Macadamia, Avocado, Pineapple. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Uthiru" section on this page.