Kosirai ward
Chesumei sub-county · Nandi county
Kosirai is a ward in Chesumei sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya.
📍 0.2739°, 35.1396° · Pop: 25,741
Kosirai ward sits in Chesumei sub-county, Nandi County, home to about 25,741 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.6 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.40 g/kg, phosphorus 26.4 mg/kg and potassium 163.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kosirai are Garden Peas, Maize, and Kale (Sukuma Wiki) — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kosirai Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kosirai Ward (located within Chesumei sub-county, Nandi County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.6, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 26.4 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kosirai, 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 Kosirai
Kosirai ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kosirai in?
Kosirai is a ward in Chesumei sub-county, Nandi County, Kenya.
Which county is Kosirai ward in?
Kosirai ward is in Nandi County, Kenya, within Chesumei sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kosirai?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.6), the top-scoring crops for Kosirai are Garden Peas, Maize, Kale (Sukuma Wiki). See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kosirai" section on this page.