Kapsoya ward
Ainabkoi sub-county · Uasin Gishu county
Kapsoya is a ward in Ainabkoi sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
📍 0.5100°, 35.3260° · Pop: 33,438
Kapsoya ward sits in Ainabkoi sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, home to about 33,438 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 5.7 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.70 g/kg, phosphorus 25.3 mg/kg and potassium 220.4 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kapsoya are Beans, Snow Peas, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kapsoya Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kapsoya Ward (located within Ainabkoi 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 1.70 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 Kapsoya, 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 Kapsoya
Kapsoya ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Kapsoya in?
Kapsoya is a ward in Ainabkoi sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Which county is Kapsoya ward in?
Kapsoya ward is in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, within Ainabkoi sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Kapsoya?
Based on the local soil (pH 5.7), the top-scoring crops for Kapsoya are Beans, Snow Peas, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Kapsoya" section on this page.