Soil & best crops in Kakuma
Turkana West sub-county · Turkana county
Soil pH, nutrients and the best crops to grow in Kakuma — mapped from 30m satellite soil data. Kakuma is in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County.
📍 3.6096°, 34.9019° · Pop: 33,539
Kakuma ward sits in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 33,539 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 7.9 (alkaline), nitrogen 0.90 g/kg, phosphorus 26.1 mg/kg and potassium 297.9 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 Kakuma are Sisal, Aloe Vera, and Green Grams — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kakuma Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kakuma Ward (located within Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 7.9, paired with nitrogen levels of 0.90 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 26.1 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kakuma, matching seed varieties to local climatic conditions and using a fertilizer program tuned to these soil properties is key to avoiding yield deficiencies and reducing fertilizer wastage.
Best crops for Kakuma
Kakuma ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kakuma in?
Kakuma is a ward in Turkana West sub-county, Turkana County, Kenya.
Which county is Kakuma ward in?
Kakuma ward is in Turkana County, Kenya, within Turkana West sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kakuma?
Based on the local soil (pH 7.9), the top-scoring crops for Kakuma are Sisal, Aloe Vera, Green Grams. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kakuma" section on this page.