Kibish ward
Kibish sub-county · Turkana county
📍 5.1241°, 35.4432° · Pop: 21,673
Kibish ward sits in Kibish sub-county, Turkana County, home to about 21,673 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 Kibish are Sisal, Green Grams, and Sorghum — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kibish Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kibish Ward (located within Kibish 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 Kibish, 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.