Kiwawa ward
Pokot North sub-county · West Pokot county
📍 2.1192°, 35.1273° · Pop: 28,235
Kiwawa ward sits in Pokot North sub-county, West Pokot County, home to about 28,235 people. Working from West Pokot County soil averages, the profile is pH 6.0 (slightly acidic to near-neutral), nitrogen 1.67 g/kg, phosphorus 24.8 mg/kg and potassium 211.0 mg/kg. That pH suits a broad range of crops without lime. Based on this soil, the strongest-scoring crops for Kiwawa are Kale (Sukuma Wiki), Finger Millet, and Groundnuts — see the full ranking below.
Soil mapping and farming in Kiwawa Ward
Local soil characteristics in Kiwawa Ward (located within Pokot North sub-county, West Pokot County) play a vital role in determining agricultural productivity. The soil analysis indicates a pH of 6.0, paired with nitrogen levels of 1.67 g/kg and phosphorus levels of 24.8 mg/kg. For farmers in Kiwawa, 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.