Kamahuhu ward
Murang'a South sub-county · Murang'a county
📍 -0.8414°, 37.1717° · Pop: 24,189
Kamahuhu ward sits in Murang'a South sub-county, Murang'a County, home to about 24,189 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.59 g/kg, phosphorus 12.2 mg/kg and potassium 168.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kamahuhu are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kamahuhu Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kamahuhu Ward (located within Murang'a South sub-county, Murang'a County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.59 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.2 mg/kg. For farmers in Kamahuhu, 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.