Tarakwa ward
Kesses sub-county · Uasin Gishu county
📍 0.1305°, 35.4372° · Pop: 37,683
Tarakwa ward sits in Kesses sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, home to about 37,683 people. Working from Uasin Gishu County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.4 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.56 g/kg, phosphorus 25.3 mg/kg and potassium 227.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Tarakwa are Beans, Snow Peas, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Tarakwa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Tarakwa Ward (located within Kesses sub-county, Uasin Gishu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.4, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.56 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 25.3 mg/kg. For farmers in Tarakwa, 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.