Kipini West ward
Garsen sub-county · Tana River county
📍 -2.5534°, 40.2583° · Pop: 17,999
Kipini West ward sits in Garsen sub-county, Tana River County, home to about 17,999 people. Working from Tana River County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.04 g/kg, phosphorus 8.5 mg/kg and potassium 108.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kipini West are Sorghum, Cowpeas, and Pigeon Peas — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kipini West Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kipini West Ward (located within Garsen sub-county, Tana River County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.04 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 8.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Kipini West, 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.