Wusi/Kishamba ward
Mwatate sub-county · Taita Taveta county
📍 -3.4464°, 38.3649° · Pop: 13,282
Wusi/Kishamba ward sits in Mwatate sub-county, Taita Taveta County, home to about 13,282 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 2.15 g/kg, phosphorus 12.9 mg/kg and potassium 104.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Wusi/Kishamba are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Wusi/Kishamba Ward
Local soil characteristics in Wusi/Kishamba Ward (located within Mwatate sub-county, Taita Taveta County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 2.15 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 12.9 mg/kg. For farmers in Wusi/Kishamba, 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.