Kahawa ward
Roysambu sub-county · Nairobi county
📍 -1.1915°, 36.9063° · Pop: 25,265
Kahawa ward sits in Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 25,265 people. Working from Nairobi County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.10 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 Kahawa are Dhania, Beans, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kahawa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kahawa Ward (located within Roysambu sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Kahawa, 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.