Kamagut ward

Turbo sub-county · Uasin Gishu county

Kamagut is a ward in Turbo sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.

📍 0.5926°, 35.1572° · Pop: 28,290

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🎯 Ward-level precision data (30m satellite)

Kamagut ward sits in Turbo sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, home to about 28,290 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.40 g/kg, phosphorus 25.3 mg/kg and potassium 199.3 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kamagut are Beans, Snow Peas, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.

pH
5.7
✓ Adequate
Nitrogen
1.40 g/kg
✓ Adequate
Phosphorus
25.3 mg/kg
✓ Adequate
Potassium
199.3 mg/kg
⚠ Moderate

Soil mapping and farming in Kamagut Ward

Local soil characteristics in Kamagut Ward (located within Turbo sub-county, Uasin Gishu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 5.7, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.40 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.3 mg/kg. These values come from 30m satellite soil mapping for this exact location. For farmers in Kamagut, 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.

Kamagut ward: frequently asked questions

Which sub-county is Kamagut in?

Kamagut is a ward in Turbo sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.

Which county is Kamagut ward in?

Kamagut ward is in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, within Turbo sub-county.

What are the best crops to grow in Kamagut?

Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Kamagut are Beans, Snow Peas, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kamagut" section on this page.