Embakasi ward
Embakasi East sub-county · Nairobi county
📍 -1.3093°, 36.9350° · Pop: 34,084
Embakasi ward sits in Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 34,084 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.6 (neutral), nitrogen 1.39 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 Embakasi are Dhania, Beans, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Embakasi Ward
Local soil characteristics in Embakasi Ward (located within Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.39 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Embakasi, 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.