Kaeris ward
Turkana North sub-county · Turkana county
📍 3.9493°, 35.4335° · Pop: 21,338
Kaeris ward sits in Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 21,338 people. Working from Turkana County soil averages, the profile is pH 8.0 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.41 g/kg, phosphorus 38.5 mg/kg and potassium 417.0 mg/kg. The alkaline pH can restrict micronutrient uptake, so watch for zinc and iron deficiency. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kaeris are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kaeris Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kaeris Ward (located within Turkana North sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 8.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.41 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 38.5 mg/kg. For farmers in Kaeris, 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.