Where We Work
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Climate: Varies from tropical along coast to arid in interior
Terrain: Low plains rise to central highlands bisected by Great Rift Valley; fertile plateau in west
Environment Issues: Water pollution from urban and industrial wastes; water shortage and degraded water quality from increased use of pesticides and fertilizers; flooding; water hyacinth infestation in Lake Victoria; deforestation; soil erosion; desertification; poaching
Languages: English (official), Kiswahili (official), numerous indigenous languages
Government Type: Presidential Republic