Utawala ward
Embakasi East sub-county · Nairobi county
📍 -1.3126°, 36.8997° · Pop: 30,950
Utawala ward sits in Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi County, home to about 30,950 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 Utawala are Dhania, Beans, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Utawala Ward
Local soil characteristics in Utawala Ward (located within Embakasi East sub-county, Nairobi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.10 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 22.1 mg/kg. For farmers in Utawala, 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.