×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Kenya’s Boldest Voice
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Marine economy and its echoes from World War 1

Water tanks build in 1915 at Maktau in Taita Taveta next to the old railway. Water was a critical resource in World War I. [XN Iraki, Standard]

Water is so abundant that we often do not think much about it except when paying the bill or buying bottled one on a hot day.

For some, water is a nuisance - particularly when it rains.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in