Kosten für gängige Düngemittel in Kenia (2025) und wie Landwirte durch die Umstellung auf NPK und CAN bis zu 1.300 Ksh pro Acre einsparen [OC]

My visualization of fertilizer prices in Kenya and potential savings for maize farmers (2025).

Data source: Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development (August 2025)

Tools used: Python , SQL Server, Microsoft Excel

Method: Sorted fertilizers by maize farming stages (planting → top dressing) Highlighted commonly used fertilizers (colored), uncommon shown in grey Calculated savings based on price differences per kg and typical 50kg bags Key insight: Switching from DAP → NPK saves Ksh14/kg, Switching from Urea → CAN saves Ksh12/kg, Equivalent to ~Ksh700–600 per acre in maize farming.

Fertilizer choices should be based off soil test and soil types ans custom blended. You may need some P, might not..