Get your soil tested and fertiliser advice (KALRO soil testing)
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization · sources read 2 Oct 2026
KALRO does laboratory analysis of soil (and fertiliser, water and plant material); call the KALRO contact centre on 0800 721 741 to arrange it. KEPHIS's analytical lab also does soil fertility evaluation for KSh 2,500 from a sample of at least 1kg, with results in about 10 days.
- Fee
- KSh 2,500KEPHIS soil fertility evaluation, per sample
- How long
- About 10 days at KEPHIS (KALRO doesn't publish a time)
- Where
- KALRO headquarters, Kaptagat Road, Loresho, Nairobi, or a KALRO research centre near you. KEPHIS Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (KEPHIS, tel 020 6618000).
What you need
- A soil sample of at least 1kg (for KEPHIS soil fertility evaluation)
Steps
- Contact KALRO (contact centre 0111 010 100 or toll-free 0800 721 741, info@kalro.org) to arrange soil analysis at a KALRO lab.
- Or take your sample to the KEPHIS Analytical Chemistry Laboratory, which tests soil fertility as well as fertiliser and irrigation water.
- At KEPHIS, submit at least 1kg of soil and sign the client contract or pay (KSh 2,500). Results take about 10 days.
Watch out
- KALRO also offers agricultural advisory, farm visits and farm assessment, so ask for advice on what to plant and which fertiliser to use when you get your results.
- If KEPHIS staff come to your farm, you may pay extra for their transport and allowances.
Who can apply
- Any farmer or member of the public who wants soil, fertiliser, water, feed or plant material analysed.
Official sources (3)
- Products and Services kalro.org · read 2 Oct 2026
- Laboratory Services kephis.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026
- KEPHIS Service Charter (Revision 08) kephis.go.ke · read 2 Oct 2026