Kasarani ward
Kasarani sub-county · Nairobi county
📍 -1.2287°, 36.8919° · Pop: 21,353
Kasarani ward sits in Kasarani sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 21,353 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 Kasarani are Dhania, Beans, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kasarani Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kasarani Ward (located within Kasarani 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 Kasarani, 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.