Menengai ward
Nakuru East sub-county · Nakuru county
Menengai is a ward in Nakuru East sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
📍 -0.2822°, 36.1155° · Pop: 32,926
Menengai ward sits in Nakuru East sub-county, Nakuru County, home to about 32,926 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.8 (neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 25.2 mg/kg and potassium 402.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Menengai are Carrot, Dolichos, and Garden Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Menengai Ward
Local soil characteristics in Menengai Ward (located within Nakuru East sub-county, Nakuru County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.2 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Menengai, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Menengai
Menengai ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Menengai in?
Menengai is a ward in Nakuru East sub-county, Nakuru County, Kenya.
Which county is Menengai ward in?
Menengai ward is in Nakuru County, Kenya, within Nakuru East sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Menengai?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.8), the top-scoring crops for Menengai are Carrot, Dolichos, Garden Peas. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Menengai" section on this page.