East Kano/Wawidhi ward

Nyando sub-county · Kisumu county

📍 -0.2290°, 35.0020° · Pop: 17,334

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📊 County-level averages (precision data loading)

East Kano/Wawidhi ward sits in Nyando sub-county, Kisumu County, home to about 17,334 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 East Kano/Wawidhi are Cassava, Macadamia, and Pineapple — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.5
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
0.91 g/kg
⚠ Moderate
Phosphorus
12.5 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate
Potassium
166.0 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in East Kano/Wawidhi Ward

Local soil characteristics in East Kano/Wawidhi 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 East Kano/Wawidhi, 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.