Ziwa ward
Soy sub-county · Uasin Gishu county
Ziwa is a ward in Soy sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
📍 0.8326°, 35.2685° · Pop: 31,433
Ziwa ward sits in Soy sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, home to about 31,433 people. Soil here is mapped at 30 m resolution: pH 6.3 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.50 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 Ziwa are Beans, Snow Peas, and Napier Grass — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Ziwa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Ziwa Ward (located within Soy sub-county, Uasin Gishu County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.3, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.50 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 Ziwa, 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 Ziwa
Ziwa ward: frequently asked questions
Which sub-county is Ziwa in?
Ziwa is a ward in Soy sub-county, Uasin Gishu County, Kenya.
Which county is Ziwa ward in?
Ziwa ward is in Uasin Gishu County, Kenya, within Soy sub-county.
What are the best crops to grow in Ziwa?
Based on the local soil (pH 6.3), the top-scoring crops for Ziwa are Beans, Snow Peas, Napier Grass. See the full ranking of 8 crops with suitability scores in the "Best crops for Ziwa" section on this page.