Makutano ward
Cherangany sub-county · Trans Nzoia county
📍 1.0918°, 35.1748° · Pop: 18,362
Makutano ward sits in Cherangany sub-county, Trans Nzoia County, home to about 18,362 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.8 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 3.54 g/kg, phosphorus 27.3 mg/kg and potassium 213.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Makutano are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Makutano Ward
Local soil characteristics in Makutano Ward (located within Cherangany sub-county, Trans Nzoia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.8, paired with nitrogen levels of 3.54 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 27.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Makutano, 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.