Upper Kaewa-Iveti ward
Kathiani sub-county · Machakos county
📍 -1.4752°, 37.3116° · Pop: 26,863
Upper Kaewa-Iveti ward sits in Kathiani sub-county, Machakos County, home to about 26,863 people. Working from Machakos County soil averages, the profile is pH 7.0 (neutral), nitrogen 0.82 g/kg, phosphorus 31.4 mg/kg and potassium 338.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Upper Kaewa-Iveti are Mango, Sisal, and Lucerne — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Upper Kaewa-Iveti Ward
Local soil characteristics in Upper Kaewa-Iveti Ward (located within Kathiani sub-county, Machakos County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.82 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 31.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Upper Kaewa-Iveti, 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.