Ahero ward
Nyando sub-county · Kisumu county
📍 -0.1941°, 34.9337° · Pop: 36,306
Ahero ward sits in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu County, home to about 36,306 people. Working from Kisumu County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.5 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 0.91 g/kg, phosphorus 12.5 mg/kg and potassium 166.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Ahero are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ahero Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ahero Ward (located within Nyando sub-county, Kisumu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.5, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.91 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Ahero, 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.