Chepkunyuk ward
Nandi East sub-county · Nandi county
📍 0.1293°, 35.2412° · Pop: 36,775
Chepkunyuk ward sits in Nandi East sub-county, Nandi County, home to about 36,775 people. Working from Nandi County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.2 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.37 g/kg, phosphorus 26.4 mg/kg and potassium 207.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Chepkunyuk are Garden Peas, Maize, and Kale (Sukuma Wiki) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Chepkunyuk Ward
Local soil characteristics in Chepkunyuk Ward (located within Nandi East sub-county, Nandi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.2, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.37 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 26.4 mg/kg. For farmers in Chepkunyuk, 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.