Sinyerere ward
Cherangany sub-county · Trans Nzoia county
📍 1.1252°, 35.1307° · Pop: 25,890
Sinyerere ward sits in Cherangany sub-county, Trans Nzoia County, home to about 25,890 people. Working from Trans Nzoia County soil averages, the profile is pH 5.9 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.68 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 Sinyerere are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Sweet Potato — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Sinyerere Ward
Local soil characteristics in Sinyerere Ward (located within Cherangany sub-county, Trans Nzoia County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.68 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 27.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Sinyerere, 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.