Shankoe ward
Transmara West sub-county · Narok county
📍 -1.0346°, 34.8293° · Pop: 28,545
Shankoe ward sits in Transmara West sub-county, Narok County, home to about 28,545 people. Working from Narok County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.1 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.63 g/kg, phosphorus 25.7 mg/kg and potassium 234.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Shankoe are Finger Millet, Groundnuts, and Soybeans — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Shankoe Ward
Local soil characteristics in Shankoe Ward (located within Transmara West sub-county, Narok County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.1, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.63 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.7 mg/kg. For farmers in Shankoe, 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.