Eastleigh South ward
Kamukunji sub-county · Nairobi county
📍 -1.2820°, 36.8606° · Pop: 66,264
Eastleigh South ward sits in Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 66,264 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.29 g/kg, phosphorus 22.1 mg/kg and potassium 236.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Eastleigh South are Dhania, Beans, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Eastleigh South Ward
Local soil characteristics in Eastleigh South Ward (located within Kamukunji sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.29 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Eastleigh South, 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.