Soil Monitoring · Kenya

Know your soil.
Grow more.

Continuously monitor soil moisture, temperature and pH at every depth. Paired with periodic nutrient assessments — so every decision is backed by data.

Why soil data changes everything

Most Kenyan farmers apply fertiliser on a fixed schedule and irrigate by feel. Our sensors replace guesswork with precision — delivering the right action at the right moment, based on what's actually happening underground.

Potential yield increase
0%
Less water used
0/7
Continuous monitoring
What we measure

Four parameters. Complete soil clarity.

Every reading is continuous, timestamped, and delivered to your platform — so you can see trends, not just snapshots.

47 %
Soil Moisture
Know exactly when your field needs water — and when irrigation would be wasted. Eliminate both drought stress and waterlogging.
24 °C
Soil Temperature
Soil temperature drives germination speed, root activity, and microbial health. Too cold or too warm — and your crop stalls before it starts.
6.4 pH
pH Level
Acidic soils lock up phosphorus and cripple growth. Over 40% of Kenyan farmland is too acidic — most farmers don't know it. We tell you instantly.
N·P·K Assessment
Nutrient Assessment
Periodic nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium measurements — taken at scheduled intervals — tell you exactly what your soil is missing before each growing season.
How it works underground

One probe. Multiple depths. Complete picture.

Our sensors measure at multiple depths simultaneously — capturing the full soil profile, not just the surface.

Continuous readings every 15 minutes
Data is logged automatically around the clock — so you can see exactly how conditions changed overnight or during rain.
Instant alerts via SMS or WhatsApp
When moisture drops below your threshold, or pH drifts into a danger zone — you get a message immediately. No internet needed in the field.
Season-long trend analysis
Track how your soil evolves across the long and short rain seasons. Identify depletion patterns and act before the next planting cycle.
Soil Profile · Real-time LIVE
Topsoil · 0–30cm
Subsoil · 30–60cm
Root zone · 60–90cm
Clay · 90cm+
0cm 30cm 60cm 90cm
Moisture 47%
Temp 24°C
pH 6.4
47%
Moisture
24°C
Temp
6.4
pH
Last test
N-P-K
Kenyan crops

Soil sensors at work across Kenya

From maize in the Rift Valley to potatoes in Central Kenya — our sensors adapt to the crop and the challenge.

Soil sensor in Kenyan maize field
Maize · Rift Valley & Western Kenya
Maize irrigation & fertilisation timing
Kenya's average maize yield is 1.8 t/ha. Soil sensors help farmers hit 6–8 t/ha by timing irrigation and fertiliser applications to actual soil conditions.
  • Irrigate at exactly the right soil moisture threshold
  • Plan top-dressing based on periodic nutrient assessments
  • Detect waterlogging before it causes root rot
Soil sensor in a Kenyan potato or vegetable field
Potatoes · Central Kenya & Nyandarua
Blight prevention through soil & moisture data
Potato blight thrives in high-humidity conditions that often start underground. Soil moisture and temperature trends give early warning — before the damage is visible.
  • Track soil moisture to prevent over-irrigation that enables blight
  • Continuous pH monitoring ensures optimal nutrient uptake
  • Detect soil temperature patterns that trigger late blight risk
Hydroponics · Nairobi & Mombasa
Substrate moisture & pH monitoring
For hydroponic and substrate-based systems, continuous moisture and pH monitoring keeps your growing environment in the optimal window — with alerts the moment things drift.
  • Maintain substrate moisture within ±2% of target
  • Continuous pH monitoring with instant alerts on drift
  • Scheduled nutrient assessments to plan feeding cycles
Technical specs

Built for Kenyan field conditions

Fully weatherproof, solar-compatible, and designed to work reliably in the dusty, muddy, and high-UV conditions of Kenyan farmland.

Sensors are installed and configured by our team. We handle calibration, gateway setup, and platform onboarding — you just receive the data.

ContinuousMoisture, Temperature, pH — every 15 minutes
PeriodicNPK nutrients (N, P, K) — scheduled assessments
Measurement depthMultiple depths: 10cm, 30cm, 60cm (configurable)
Data frequencyEvery 15 minutes (configurable per deployment)
ConnectivityLoRaWAN — no Wi-Fi or SIM at the sensor
RangeUp to 10km line-of-sight from gateway
PowerSolar-charged with battery backup
WeatherproofingIP67 rated — waterproof and dustproof
AlertsSMS, WhatsApp, app push notification
PlatformDashboard at app.nuasense.com
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