Detailed Soil Survey of the Moi Forces Academy 1982

Abstract

This report descrihes the soils of the Moi Forces Academy area, Nairobi. The surveyed area comprises about 60 hectares, from which five mapping units have been identified and investigated. Chapter 1 gives an account of the environmental conditions. Chapter 2 outlines the survey procedures while chapter 3 gives an account of the prevailing soil conditions. Land suitability for irrigation is given in chapter 4. About 32 hectares are considered suitable for irri- gation after land improvement. Suitability of Nairobi river water for irrigation is given in chapter 5. Appendix 1 gives detailed descriptions of representative soil profiles with analytical data. Appendix 2 is a detailed soil map of the Moi Forces Academy area.