Matinyani ward
Kitui West sub-county · Kitui county
📍 -1.2992°, 37.9833° · Pop: 24,081
Matinyani ward sits in Kitui West sub-county, Kitui County, home to about 24,081 people. Working from Kitui County soil averages, the profile is pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 0.74 g/kg, phosphorus 30.5 mg/kg and potassium 339.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Matinyani are Mango, Sisal, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Matinyani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Matinyani Ward (located within Kitui West sub-county, Kitui County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.74 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 30.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Matinyani, 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.