Mathare North ward
Ruaraka sub-county · Nairobi county
📍 -1.2533°, 36.8707° · Pop: 55,158
Mathare North ward sits in Ruaraka sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 55,158 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 Mathare North are Dhania, Beans, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Mathare North Ward
Local soil characteristics in Mathare North Ward (located within Ruaraka 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 Mathare North, 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.