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What water, drug dealers and camels have in common

By XN Iraki | 8yrs ago
Rising level of Lake Nakuru. Abundant resources like water can be made exclusive and profitable. Photo by XN Iraki

NAIROBI, KENYA: Christmas is the period of adventure. In my festive stupor, I visited a five star hotel for a drink.

It was not one of those exotically named drinks like vermouths, spirits or tequilas. It is a drink that even those aged under 18 are allowed to take.  Stop over thinking, it was water.

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