Thegu River ward
Kieni East sub-county · Nyeri county
📍 -0.2851°, 37.0442° · Pop: 21,804
Thegu River ward sits in Kieni East sub-county, Nyeri County, home to about 21,804 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.63 g/kg, phosphorus 15.5 mg/kg and potassium 192.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Thegu River are Macadamia, Pineapple, and Avocado — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Thegu River Ward
Local soil characteristics in Thegu River Ward (located within Kieni East sub-county, Nyeri County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.63 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 15.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Thegu River, 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.