Village Beat Magazine. October-November 2011

YOUR COMPLIMENTARY COPY October - November 2011

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SAVOUR

Tribe Hotel launches signature Jiko restaurant Mille Collines

Celebrates anniversary

Arts Initiative The Village Market gives boost to famine relief

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Contents Cover: The cover image is

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Jambo!

Generous response to Kenya’s famine crisis

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Village News

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New Villager

Communicating with customers is what Zeus does best

silent auction in aid of hunger

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Well Being

stricken communities in

Constipation – the root of all diseases

Northern Kenya.

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Profiler

Pauline Akinyi, Cashier, Recreation Department

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Off the Shelf

Book Worm: A quick look at the latest bestsellers Reel News: A look at the latest releases For Seasons: Blockbusters on DVD

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Savour

Tribe Hotel launches signature Jiko restaurant

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Savour

Amadeus Bakery & Patisserie

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Feature – ‘Heart of Art’

Arts initiative by The Village Market gives boost to famine relief

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Virtuous Village

‘Heart of Art’ – The Village Market says thank-you

THE VILLAGE MARKET

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Culture

PO Box 100-00621, The Village Market

We couldn’t have done it without you

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Village Diary

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Still Here

Mille Collines celebrates first anniversary

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Escape

Lamu Cultural Festival helps revive region’s economy

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Village Scene

‘Heart of Art’ in pictures

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Essential Contacts & Information

a painting by Onyis Martin titled City Diva. Onyis Martin was among the artists who donated paintings to The Village Market’s ‘Hearts of Art’ charity exhibition and

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Upcoming events

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WELCOME

Jambo!

Generous response to Kenya’s famine crisis

T

he past three months have seen Kenyans from

The Village Market says a big thank-you to everyone who

all walks of life rise up to assist their fellow

contributed in cash, kind or time to make these charitable

brothers and sisters overcome one challenge

efforts a success.

or the other. One of the most significant tests we had to brave as a country was the famine situation

This issue gives you a broad account through the eyes

in northern Kenya. We may have cowered in shame

of artist and art journalist Zihan Kassam on how The

or chosen to point fingers, but we stood united as

Village Market pulled off a unique charity event, bringing

a nation and in smaller units – families, friends and

together people from all walks of life.

even organisations.

The Village Market heeded the worldwide call to do

Welcome

something and the management immediately came up

We also welcome New Villager Zeus Development and

with two campaigns. The first, ‘From Your Heart to Their

celebrate Mille Collines’ first anniversary at The Village

Plates’, saw shoppers, tenants, staff and even tourists

Market in Still Here. In Savour we feature Amadeus Bakery

donate food at our collection box outside Nakumatt.

and Patisserie as well as Tribe’s newly launched Jiko.

Those who preferred to donate cash did so by purchasing vouchers for KES 200, KES 500 and KES 1,000. Bonus

Take a look at our Off the Shelf listing of movies coming

Card Members traded their loyalty points for food.

soon at Starflix Cinemas and the DVD series available at Moviebuster. Keep up to date with our Village News and

Generous effort

Village Diary.

Through this small yet generous effort, we put together a

With kind regards,

pick-up load of foodstuff and over KES 100,000. But we didn’t stop there. In the second campaign, ‘Heart of Art’, artists and art lovers art pieces that were auctioned to the public, raising over KES 1.5 million used to purchase UNIMIX

Ann Gitari

- a highly nutritious corn/soya blend fortified with vitamins

Press Liaison Officer

and minerals that is targeted mainly at children under five,

ann@villagemarket-kenya.com

schoolchildren and pregnant and lactating mothers.

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NEWS

VillageNews Bowling alley facelift The Village Market bowling alley was closed for a four-day upgrade from 19 to 22 September. The upgrade is geared to improving the scoring system among other features. This was done to ensure that the bowling centre maintains international Brunswick standards. The next upgrade will focus on the lighting and general ambience of the facility. For further enquiries contact recreation on +254 (0)20 7123 141.

A bigger Zucchini store Your favourite grocery store, Zucchini, has expanded into a bigger store at The Village Market. Customers can now sample a wider variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, smoothies, juices and flowers among many other fresh groceries.

Heart of Art ‘Heart of Art’ was a charity art exhibition and silent auction organised by The Village Market in partnership with Kenya’s art community. This successful event, held from 8 to 12 September, saw over 75 artists and art lovers donate close to 140 art pieces valued at KES 4.6 million. The event raised KES 1,505,950. Once collected from the successful bidders, all proceeds will go to the food appeal in northern Kenya, via the Kenya Red Cross Society. The Village Market would like to thank everyone who participated in this worthwhile cause while saluting your appreciation of art and your compassion for other Kenyans.

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Now showing The Village Market cinemas are now up and running after new company Starflix Cinemas took over management of the cinema halls. Avid movie-goers can now look forward to a host of major motion pictures and the latest blockbusters. See our Reel News column for a list of some of the ‘must watch’ movies this season.

From Your Heart to Their Plates ‘From Your Heart to Their Plates’ was a famine relief initiative

by The Village Market management that sought to mobilise donations, both in cash and in kind. This was in response to the red flag raised by the worst famine to befall the Horn of Africa. Starting on 1 August, the management received overwhelming support. Shoppers, tenants, staff and the general public participated by generously donating food and funds.

Bonus Card holders willingly used their points to buy food. The management topped up this effort by contributing a percentage of the parking fee collection. The Village Market management would like to thank all shoppers, tenants, tourists and staff who gave to our food drive. Your generous contribution amounted to over KES 100,000 and a pick-up load of food that included maize flour, porridge flour, beans and rice. These cash and food donations will go a long way to assist famine-stricken communities in northern Kenya.

Imperial Bank opens Village Market branch Imperial Bank’s 17th and newest branch is now open at The Village Market, bringing you a range of personal and business products, money transfer services, competitive forex rates and excellent customer service. Come and experience royal treatment at the new Imperial Bank branch on the ground floor opposite Technology House.

iPad2 giveaway Eight lucky shoppers have a chance to take home an iPad 2 in an upcoming promotion for Bonus Card members.

See press and posters for details and look out for the giveaway of a lifetime.

Blood drive Get ready to roll up your sleeves on 21 and 22 October at The Village Market blood drive. Let’s all play our part in helping to save lives and increase Kenya’s blood reserve. Give some today in order to get some, some day.

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NEW VILLAGER

Assistant complex manager Betty Musyoki welcomes Satnam Singh Channa of Zeus Development Company to The Village Market.

Communicating with customers is what Zeus does best Z

eus Development Company Ltd was

Any first-time customer at Zeus Development

established in 2009 in Nairobi to trade in

Company should look forward to a unique

Orange and Garmin brand products such

product offering and great customer service.

as telephones, satellite navigators, modems, phone cases and other accessories.

Zeus Development Company is open on weekdays from 8.30 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays from

The company’s Village Market outlet also provides

8.30 am to 1 pm.

internet and telephone repair services as well as a

Customer care With a keen focus on customer care, Zeus goes the extra mile to accommodate their clients’ needs. The company’s products and services attract a wide range of customers whose needs range from cordless house landlines to Smartphones, hand-held sat navs and worldwide maps to high-powered tactical torches.

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INFORMATION

service centre for Garmin satellite navigators.

Zeus Development Company Ltd 3rd Level, Next to Superbowl Tel: +254 (0)20 808 3001; +254 (0)20 808 2888 Cell: 0737 777 770; 0714 880 888; 0718 199 999; 0771 877 777 International Roaming Line: +44 7924 586 777 Email: zeusdevco@gmail.com

Constipation

- the root of all diseases A

By Dr Komal Shah*

stagnant bowel or constipation is the centre of all diseases. It leads

to malformations of the lower part

of the belly, affects the digestive organs,

the stomach and intestines by its backward kick, and may lead to dyspepsia (pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper middle part of the stomach) and other conditions such as neurasthenia (a psychological disorder characterised by chronic fatigue and weakness).

How do I know if I am constipated?

• On passing of bowel, it sinks to the bottom • When one has thin bowels with no clear motion • Always feeling lethargic (tired) • Abdomen is hard • Bad sleep • Headaches.

Studies prove that unnatural laxatives are harmful in the long run and can damage the intestines

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WELL BEING

Two functions are performed by the human body

The following treatment can be done:

throughout life. One is the absorption of the

• On waking up, take two glasses of warm water.

food one eats and the other is the elimination of

sweat and breath. When one is constipated, the

• Once a week observe a fast. Take ripe seasonal fruits only. Drink lemon water. Lemon is a natural cleansing agent. This way the body gets a chance to ‘house clean’ as less energy is consumed to digest the food.

elimination of foreign matter through the large

• Cleanse your intestines by colon therapy.

intestines is obstructed. As a result it rots and

• Consume more natural foods that are easy to digest. Take fresh fruits and seasonal vegetables in moderate quantities. At least for a month take your whole grain cereals (wheat, rice, maize fl our) only once a day and lentils and pulses once in 10 days.

toxic/foreign matter produced in the body. Both processes are necessary for the survival of the body. Elimination takes place through stool, urine,

toxins enter the bloodstream, causing damage to other organs of the body, hence the onset of diseases.

Causes • Wrong living and eating habits • Overeating • Eating when one is not hungry • Stress • Over-consumption of foods that enhance constipation (cereals, meat, lentils, refi ned and baked foods)

• White fl our and white sugar are sheer poisons.

Eliminate them from your diet. White fl our products are deprived of the natural ferments and the hulls of the grain tend to form pasty, lumpy accumulation in the intestine.

• Consume at least 2 litres of water daily. Avoid drinking water during meals. This interferes with the digestion process. Drink water half an hour before or after meals.

• Straining during bowel movement.

• Do not delay the urge to go to the toilet even for fi ve minutes.

Treatment

• Avoid reading newspapers and attending phone calls while passing a bowel. This increases constipation.

Often, people resort to unnatural laxatives as a quick remedy. But studies prove that unnatural laxatives are harmful in the long run and can

• If suffering from constipation, consume only fruit or fresh fruit/vegetable juice for breakfast.

damage the intestines. In course of time, the

• Take an Epsom salt bath once a week.

individual may develop appendicitis, colitis, etc.

• Wet a cotton cloth in normal water and totally wring it. Tie it on the abdomen three hours after every meal for about 20 minutes. Do this for about 14 days.

The Elixir Health Shop has a range of herbal teas such as anti-constipation tea, green tea and rooibos with senna. It also has a range of natural laxatives such as pure colon therapy (psyllium husk), total cleanse, colon and other natural remedies.

• Tame the anxious mind. Try some meditation or yoga.

• Regular exercise in open fresh air is an absolute must.

Straining of stools is not advisable. The muscles weakened by straining, leading to the prolapse of the rectum and the development of piles. If the straining habit is continued it can also lead to colon deformation and hence development of diverticulosis, a condition in which small outpockets form on the colonic wall, like sacs.

INFORMATION

of the sigmoid colon and anus are considerably

*Dr Komal Shah is a naturopath, yoga therapist and nutritionist. Kindly email your questions to info@healthinyourhands.co.ke or telephone 0737 471300.

Elixir Health Shop holds health talks once a month. For further inquiries visit:

ElIxIr HEAltH Level 2, Above Food Court Tel: +254 (0)20 712 0217 Email: elixirhealth@nbi.ispkenya.com

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Meeting new people

is what Pauline loves best Pauline Akinyi, Cashier, Recreation Department, Waterpark Area

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f there was an award for the most

“It wasn’t easy to adjust,” says Pauline.

fi rst child was born. It was a busy season

culturally exposed person, Pauline

“In Tanzania, we learned everything

at the Recreation Area and Pauline was

Akinyi would take it unchallenged.

including math in Swahili. So I had to

heavy with child. “On that day I went

She may be quiet and sometimes shy,

repeat a class to catch up with the rest of

about my work as usual until I clocked

but she has a lot of experience of

my classmates.”

out,” she recalls. “Who would have

meeting and interacting with people from all walks of life.

thought I’d go to hospital that evening She adjusted fast and went on with her

and give birth to a beautiful baby girl?”

studies. Her ability to pass that test at such Pauline was born in Tanzania to generous

a young age would come to be refl ected

parents who taught their children the

later in her professional and personal life.

Maternity The management congratulated her and

virtue of giving. She recalls with nostalgia the pleasant environment she grew up in.

Fast forward to 1995 when Pauline’s

added an extra month to her maternity

“In Tanzania, everyone is like brother and

elder sister was working at The Village

leave.

sister,” she says.

Market. “I was still young then and I would come to visit my sister in what I

At her work station, Pauline knows that

Pauline would have liked to stay in her

thought was a very prestigious place to

honesty and understanding are her

country of birth, but her father preferred

work,” she recalls.

greatest assets.

Opportunity

“You have to be patient with customers

An opportunity came up for casual

activities they would like to engage in,”

workers to assist in The Village Market’s

she says. “Don’t expect the client to

Christmas promotion. Pauline submitted

always know what they want. Give them

her papers and was employed on a short-

time to make a choice.”

the education standards of Kenya and enrolled her in a boarding school in Kiambu.

when fi nding out what recreational

term basis. Afterwards, she was taken on as a gift shop assistant.

On her days off, she likes to spend time with her family. Unusually, Pauline, a

Soon, through her diligence and

Christian, is married to a Muslim.

honesty, she joined The Village Market management and by 1999 she was

“Back when we were friends, he [her

working as a cashier at the Waterpark.

husband] would always remind me to go to church even though he was Muslim,”

“I’ve faced a couple of challenges as the

she recalls.

years have gone by,” says Pauline. “But

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the biggest challenges somehow bear

Didn’t they face any objection to their

even bigger fruits.” She recalls the day her

‘unusual’ relationship?

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“My sister was against it, but she was just being her protective self,” says Pauline. “As for my husband’s family, they are certainly very understanding and, with time, everyone came to accept our union.”

Her daughter is now 11 years old. Pauline doesn’t force her to subscribe to any particular religion. “She has a choice in the matter. She can wear a hijab if she wants to, or not at all.”

‘You have to be patient with customers when finding out what recreational activities they would like to engage in’ In future, Pauline would like to honour her father’s memory by helping others as he did. “It’s something he instilled in us, so much so that my elder sister has adopted two children,” says Pauline.

Pauline is glad of the opportunity to serve customers at the Waterpark’s front desk. She says the lessons learned and the different people she meets continue to make her a better person.

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OFF THE SHELF

THE LAST RESORT: A Memoir of Mischief and Mayhem on a Family Farm in Africa Author: Douglas rogers Price: kES 1,400 Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Douglas Rogers is the son of white farmers living through that country’s long and tense transition from post-colonial rule. He escapes the dull future mapped out for him by his parents to one of adventure and excitement in Europe and the USA. But when President Mugabe launches his violent programme to reclaim whiteowned land and Roger’s parents are caught in the crossfi re, everything changes. Lyn and Ros, the owners of a backpacker lodge, fi nd their home and resort under siege, their friends and neighbours expelled and their lives in danger.

Book Worm A quick look at the latest bestsellers

SARASWATI PARK Author: Anjali Joseph Price: kES 960

FIRST COMES LOVE THEN COMES MALARIA: How a Peace Corps Poster Boy Won My Heart Author: Eve Brown-Waite Price: kES 1,400

Lakshmi and Mohan live in Saraswati Park, a quiet suburb of Bombay. While Mohan spends his days in the city, Lakshmi passes her time with small domestic tasks and her favourite TV soaps. Into their settled life arrives Mohan’s nephew, Ashish, an uncertain 19-year-old, struggling with himself and his place in the world. As Ashish becomes entangled in a risky affair, his aunt and uncle start to question the quiet rhythm of their lives.

Eve Brown’s dream is to join the Peace Corps and perhaps win a Nobel Peace Prize along the way. But she secretly fears she isn’t tough enough to survive the bug-infested jungle.

Then she falls in love with John, a dashing Peace Corps recruiter whose do-gooder passions outshine her own.

ON BLACK SISTERS’ STREET Author: Chika unigwe Price: kES 960

Author: Arvind Vohora Price: kES 2,990 Commercial Wall, Urban or Street Art was popularised in the international art market by the work of artist Cheri Shamba (b 1956) from Kinshasa at an exhibition in Paris of Jean Pigozzi’s collection entitled ‘Magiciens de la Terre’. This art form has been widely collected by international curators and collectors in Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria but is less well known in Kenya. The photos in this book are an important archive of this dying art form.

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Four very different women have made their way from Africa to the red light district of Brussels. They have come to claim for themselves the riches they believe Europe promises. But when Sisi, the most enigmatic of the women, is murdered, their already fragile world is shattered.

AVAIlABlE At: INFORMATION

WALL ART IN KENYA

Westlands Sundries Level 1, Opposite Steers Tel: +254 20 7122437

JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN

Reel News A look at the latest releases

Starring: rowan Atkinson, rosamund Pike and Dominic West Directed by: Oliver Parker Genre: Comedy Studio: universal Pictures Showing in: October 2011

Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of an accidental secret agent who doesn’t know fear or danger in this comedy spy thriller. In his latest adventure, the most unlikely intelligence offi cer in Her Majesty’s Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins.

WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? Starring: Anna Faris, Chris Pratt and Chris Evans Directed by: mark mylod Genre: Comedy Studio: Contrafi lm, Showing in: October 2011

A woman looks back at the past 20 men she’s had relationships with in her life and wonders if one of them might be her one true love.

VIVA RIVA! Starring: Patasha Bay, manie malone, Hoji Fortuna, marlene longange Directed by: Djo munga Genre: Drama Studio: uFilm Showing in: October 2011

Riva is an operator, a man with charm and ambition in equal measure. Kinshasa is an inviting place. He and his sidekick pursue a secret cache of fuel they can sell for profi t. Of course, they’re not the only ones who want the stuff. Riva’s main nemesis is Azor, a crime boss in the classic style: big, decadent and brutal. He’s not a man to mess with, but his girlfriend, Nora, may just be the most seductive woman in all of DRC. Riva sees her dancing at a nightclub and it’s not long before Nora matches the fuel cache as a coveted object of his lust.

INFORMATION

WAtCH tHESE mOVIES At: Starfl ix Cinemas, The Village Market Level 3, Opposite Superbowl Tel: +254 720 602222

PUSS IN BOOTS Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifi anakis and Billy Bob thornton Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy Studio: Dreamworks Animated Film Showing in: November 2011

A story about the events leading up to the sword-fi ghting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends.

HAPPY FEET TWO Starring: Elijah Wood, robin Williams, Hank Azaria, Pink, Brad Pitt, matt Damon, Sofi a Vergara Directed by: George miller Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, music Studio: Fox Studios Showing in: November 2011

Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters the Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fl y.

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OFF THE SHELF

For Seasons Blockbusters on DVD

DEXTER Starring: michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter and lauren Vélez Genre: Crime, Drama, mystery, thriller

GLEE Creators: Ian Brennan, ryan murphy, Brad Falchuk Starring: lea michele, Jane lynch and matthew morrison Genre: Comedy, Drama, music

Meet Dexter Morgan. By day he’s an expert with the Miami police department. But by night he is a serial killer. Dexter is given a message by a guy referred to only as ‘The Ice Truck Killer’ who wants Dexter to play his game. Dexter is eager to take on this cat-and-mouse chase throughout Miami.

A musical comedy-drama TV series that touches on the high school glee club’s New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues.

GAME OF THRONES Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Starring: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Genre: Drama

BROTHERS & SISTERS Creators: Jon robin Baitz

Seven noble families fi ght for control of the mythical land of Westeros.

Starring: Dave Annable, Calista Flockhart and rachel Griffi ths

Following the lives of the Walker family after the death of William Walker, founder of Ojai Foods, on his daughter Kitty’s birthday, this story revolves around the problems of fi ve adult siblings, their mother, their uncle, spouses, children, lovers and personal lives and how they deal with their father’s unfi nished problems and reveal some of his secrets.

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Genre: Drama

tO BOrrOW OrIGINAl DVDs VISIt: Moviebuster, Level 1, Opposite Steers Tel: 0715 818774 or 0732 242294 Email: moviebusterkenya@gmail.com Web: www.moviebusterkenya.com

Savour

Tribe Hotel launches signature Jiko restaurant T

ribe Hotel completes the last

ageing the various cuts in-house to

shank in red wine and fried whole daaga

phase of its opening with the

produce the highest quality steaks.

from Lake Victoria, served with a fennel

launch of its signature Jiko

and orange salad and ugali-polenta.

restaurant on 17 October. Featuring

Jiko will feature one of the best wine lists

a unique menu with exotic dishes

in Africa, with hard-to-find wines from

created by its executive chef, Luca

boutique wineries in South America, Europe,

Molteni, Jiko will offer diners the very

Australia and South Africa. Knowledgeable

best of local meats and produce.

staff will be on hand to assist.

Seasonal menu The seasonal menu features a brand-new dessert with house-made sorbet and ice cream as well as favourites from around

Jiko’s kitchen will feature a new barbecue

Mark Somen, general manager of Tribe,

the world. The focus of the new menu is

technology called a vapour grill. The

said: “We are honoured to have Chef

simple, fresh and organic ingredients with a

grill plate has a bottom drawer that

Molteni as part of Tribe’s team. He

stores water. When the grill heats

brings such unique and interesting

up, the water vaporises, helping to

flavours to every dish he creates.”

creative and fun approach to presentation.

Chef Molteni said of the new JIKO menu: “I always try to incorporate local and

tenderise the meat and create an even cooking surface. As grilled

Chef Molteni’s goal is to create a

simple ingredients and turn them into

meats are a staple of Kenyan

menu of his favourite dishes along

something special.”

with what he believes people are

point of the menu. Chef

looking for in today’s Nairobi. The

Molteni collaborates with

menu includes intriguing dishes

local farms to develop organic meats, while

with authentic local ingredients such as pork neck, veal

Tribe Hotel INFORMATION

cuisine, this will be a focal

At The Village Market Tel: +254 20 7200000 Right: Chef Molteni

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Amadeus Bakery & Patisserie A

feature of The Village Market

Turbo-boost your day with energy

Food Court is the newly

and vitamins: the Amadeus organic

renovated Amadeus Bakery &

wholemeal selection

Patisserie, offering Viennese desserts, organic rye breads and wholemeal

The main component of bread products

products for your well-being. The

is starch, an important part of our diet.

bakery offers a daily serving of fresh

Bread contains carbohydrates, which

bread made with the finest quality

give us energy. In addition, whole grain

ingredients.

products and especially rye-based bread contain an extra portion of B vitamins, vitamin E, fibre and a range of minerals to complete a balanced diet.

Amadeus Bakery offers a range of organic

Also available at Amadeus is the frozen

rye breads made with pure natural

Forest Berry Mix. Order a tasty and

sourdough, outstanding not only for its

healthy serving of berry juice or enjoy the

health benefits but also for its rustic taste

fine Forest Berry mousse gateau.

and long shelf life. All the organic flour used has been grown in Kenya and stone milled to preserve the valuable minerals and vitamins in the flour.

Austrian Bread Week In the last two weeks of October Amadeus will mark Austrian Bread

Good things happen over a fresh cup of coffee The Amadeus Bakery & Patisserie has

Week. Look out for special offers and win a weekend for two at the Sunbird Lodge on Lake Elementaita, now a world heritage side.

a comfortable snack and coffee corner offering fresh oven-baked delicacies as to none in East Africa. In line with the bakery’s classical Viennese coffee house tradition and freshly brewed coffee is its news stand with the latest newspapers and periodicals. Start your day with a very affordable breakfast offer from KES 300.

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INFORMATION

well as a tea and coffee menu second

Amadeus Bakery & PAtisserie Level 1, Food Court Tel: +254 20 7120339 Email: admin@austangcaterings.com

Asante Sana Series

by Andrew Otieno

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feature - HEART OF ART

‘What this world needs is a new kind of army, the army of the kind’ Cleveland Amory

Arts initiative

by Village Market gives boost to famine relief

‘H

eart of Art’ was an auction and exhibition organised

by The Village Market. It began with a humble request to Kenya-based artists and art lovers to donate pieces of art that would be auctioned to raise funds for the famine victims in northern Kenya. >

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feature - HEART OF ART

Here, artist and journalist Zihan Kassam, an assistant co-ordinator of the project, tells how artists and art donors in Kenya helped raise KES 1.5 million.

creative team would undertake the endeavour. Granting the exhibition its name and agenda, Hamed Eshani, managing director of The Village Market, outlined the project and, because of its compassionate objective, it began to snowball, gaining support daily. The marketing team was the muscles behind

The first strokes

the event and the artists provided its character and spirit as we moved, with

Artists flashed up the stairwell cloaked

exhilaration, towards the grand opening.

behind canvases convulsing in colour.

The Village Market management office

I joined the bandwagon at the embryo

was quickly becoming a window into the

stage. I met the creative team, who

hearts of benevolent Kenyan artists. The

didn’t know at the time, however, was that

truth is, at the time we received the first

another load of whimsical offerings was

as a project member. As we fed off each

donations, the exhibition did not have

fast approaching. In the next month, we

other’s enthusiasm, I decided to use my

an official name yet and, aside from a

would serve as a public station for exquisite

recent experience on the Kenyan art front to

genuine compulsion to assist, nothing

artists of all species. An honest call-out

liaise with the Kenyan painters I knew and

had been formalised.

welcomed my assistance and embraced me

by word of mouth had become news,

collect paintings from those who aspired

and news translated into tangible artwork

to lend a hand. I became immersed in the

Still, there the paintings were, convened

bequeathed from the heart. This display of

‘Heart for Art’ project and before long I had

in the creative team’s glass office. They

generosity was truly the ‘Heart of Art.’

a spot at editor Ann Gitari’s desk. Allan, the

were charming works, donated by artists

creative designer, was calling me ‘the intern’

who had obviously sacrificed part of their

Another revelation at the birth of the

income to give to the crisis. What we

venture was the zeal with which the

and the team giggled as Ann and I followed each other about recording the dimensions of paintings or documenting details for the catalogue. Over the next few weeks we gathered art from 75 donors.

The canvas Images from Turkana and other faminehit areas were finally being publicised.

Millions of lives were in danger in the Horn of Africa. The media was full of graphic images from the scene and the situation could no longer be ignored.

We saw the Kenya Red Cross Society cultivate an agenda for crisis intervention and seek funding for long-term solutions.

We prayed to hear more on government initiatives. Extreme highs were followed by profound lows as good news was more often chased by bad.

Pounding Away

by Beth Kimwele

As ordinary citizens gave to the ‘Kenyans for Kenya’ campaign, we were touched

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Mother Cheetah & her Cubs

by Ray Charles

by their generosity; but we also

to raise significant funds. On occasion,

wondered if we would be vulnerable

often delirious with the event details,

to unmet bids. Could we raise enough

our peaks went through the ceiling. We

to make a difference? We consoled

laughed as artists ignored deadlines,

ourselves with the thought that, even if

piling donations on the table. Walking

the funds we collected were less than

to the staff cafeteria, we were proud

anticipated, we would be saving lives

of our banners around the mall. On a

that might otherwise be lost.

weekend trip to Kitengela, we shared the highlights of the past week.

Blue by 12-year-old Finlay Roberts

Talking among the team and with several donor artists, it often seemed

My personal highlight was shutting

according to size and feel. Assistants

that we were internalising how dire the

the doors of the new exhibition hall,

James Gichimu and Paul Njoroge, with

situation was. Although we maintained

turning off my phone, taking off my

steel nails at the ready, good-naturedly

a positive and upbeat air, it hurt that

shoes and being in a roomful of vivid

tended to our requests as we took our

Kenyans just like us were undergoing

paintings. With space, silence and the

time contemplating what painting,

such an obviously preventable

task of creating harmony, I had joy

photograph or sculpture went where. We

misfortune. It was a tragedy, but also a

in my heart. I found myself with the

enjoyed placing the works in such a way

shame. This was not the first time we

bubbly Janet Mbugua, public relations

that guests could enjoy them without

witnessed fellow Kenyans, celebrated

officer, who helped me place the works

being baffled by their number.

for their unique culture and tradition, neglected and humiliated as they starved to death. Because precautions had never been taken seriously, history was repeating itself.

It was our unspoken responsibility to keep each other’s spirits high. When one member felt low, the others picked them up. Marketing manager Dominic Mbugua made sure we focused on all we could do

Artists flashed up the stairwell cloaked behind canvases convulsing in colour.

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feature - HEART OF ART

crowd took on a life of its own and there was a jovial buzz all evening. The art, worth KES 4.6 million, inspired a total of KES 1.5 million in unique bids on the opening night. Artists included the talented Pascal Chuma, who was pleased to see that, whether his work sold or not, he had contributed to a project that would make a difference to the lives of the famine victims.

The palette All the art pieces donated to ‘Heart of Art’ had been produced prior to the call and we decided the exhibition should

Pointing Fingers

by Moses Nyawanda

not be confined to a theme or a specific medium. We wanted to target as wide an audience as possible. Of the diverse

Opening night came like a tranquil

through various appeals at the mall. He

set of paintings, then, it was entirely

breeze. The paintings glowed under the

also thanked everyone who had made

coincidental that the subject matter of

lamps. Cocktail tables glistened and team

the exhibition a success.

my favourite work fell in line with the

members, complete with ‘Heart of Art’

spirit of the event. Nairobi-based Andrew

badges, were dressed impeccably and

Rosemary Mutunkei, partnership manager

Otieno, a student of the acclaimed

ready for the event. The doors opened

with the Kenya Red Cross Society,

Kenyan artist Patrick Mukabi, from the

and the visitors flowed into the exhibition

described the current situation in the Horn

GoDown Arts Centre, donated a sizeable

hall. Many guests were touched by the

of Africa and the recent efforts of the

painting from his Asante Sana series. It is

charity of those who had donated.

Red Cross to relieve the crisis. She was

a well composed semi-abstract executed

touched by The Village Market’s efforts to

in bold brushstrokes against a grainy

secure funding for the projects and said

backdrop of actual sand. Using earthy

they would make a big difference.

browns and warm orange tones, Otieno’s

The painting on the wall By half past seven, ‘Heart of Art’ was

mixed media image is of village children

heaving with cheerful guests. The team

‘Heart of Art’ had gained a momentum

in Turkana standing in line for food and

was toppling over in excitement. Bidding

that we couldn’t have predicted. The

water. The glaring sun highlights the

began before instructions could be given

faces and clothes of the children, giving

and we could hear the eager hustle

the picture an ethereal quality.

of rival bidders. Then, in a soothing voice, the MC, Barbara Petty, made the

Perhaps more in line with the premise

opening speech.

of the event, however, was Moses Nyawanda’s ‘Pointing Fingers’, a comical

Those in attendance were pleased to

oil painting of fat-bellied African

hear from Hamed Ehsani, who spoke

politicians in suits, pointing fingers at

about The Village Market’s founding

each other. Mimicking animal behaviour,

principles of social responsibility and its

according to the artist, their faces

commitment to the arts. He described the efforts by management over the past month to mobilise resources and food

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depict scrupulous rodents. Nyawanda Mavuli

by Alex Mbevo

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was deeply touched by the agenda of the event. The topic of underprivileged

A key factor in the success of the event

‘glass office in the sky’ was worthwhile.

he explores throughout his work. On

was a managing director with confidence

As I move on to other arts projects, I will

the day I picked up his donation from

in his team who gave them the scope to

miss the vigour and commitment with

Kuona Trust Art Centre, we stared at the

be innovative. All thanks are due to Hamed

which we all worked together to raise

painting together and he acknowledged

Ehsani for his respectable management

funds for famine relief. With a collective

that I understood who the figures in

style. Another key factor was the attention

bid total of KES 1.5 million at the time of

the painting might be and how apt the

paid by each member to the finer details.

writing, I feel we have done something

It takes time and patience to design eye-

of significance. But, of course, the hard

catching advertisements, use effective

work still lies ahead.

Kenyans neglected by the system is one

image was for the exhibition.

All in all, we met some 75 artists –

marketing, produce a balanced guest list

from 12-year-old Finlay Roberts from

and create personalised thank-you cards

As The Village Market wraps things up

the Lily Pond Arts Centre to upcoming

for every guest, donor and buyer; but

and prepares to make home deliveries of

Kenyan contemporary painters Dickson

these were the particulars that made for a

successful bidders, I would like to thank

Kaloki and Samuel Njoroge Njuguna to

graceful event. We were passionate about

everyone for their zealous participation.

the internationally acclaimed Tabitha

our goal and pushed ourselves to aim high.

In addition to the The Village Market

From the catalogue, to programmes, bid

management team, I am grateful to all the

who ignores family at public events. So

forms and invitations, everything had to

independent artists, as well as to those

when someone asked me what it was

have panache.

from the GoDown Arts Centre, the Lily

the first word that came to mind was

Having escaped from corporate life to

and the Bobea Art Centre, who made a

proficiency. Perhaps my feelings are

pursue a career on the Kenyan art scene,

difference to the lives of other Kenyans by

rooted in my history as a recruiter these

I was surprised to be enjoying my time in

donating their work. Special thanks to the

past eight years, but it was genuinely

the office again. With a good-humoured

donors who gave straight off their living

exciting to observe the expertise of

assistant marketing manager like Leah

room walls. And thanks, of course, to all

people well suited to their occupation.

Munya and an editor as exuberant as

the bidders. Enjoy your artwork.

For any project, when the team has

Ann Gitari, it was hard not to love the

the know-how, they can soar above

business scene again. And it was nice

expectations and become ingenious.

to know that all our hard work in that

wa Thuku, Peter Elungat and Patrick Mukabi. Donations varied significantly in size and sentiment. For example, Alex Mbevo’s heavily textured acrylic painting, ‘Mavuli’, is an image of a vendor under an umbrella, a tiny work with a European flair. ‘Maasai Ladies’, on the other hand, donated by Tom Mboya, is a gigantic acrylic painting with a very local feel.

Geraldine Robarts, well known for her scenes of village life and nature, used the exhibition to showcase something a little different from her normal style in her more formal design, ‘Afrika.’

The forethought This year I met an irate yoga teacher, a reporter who told me not to worry about a misinformed public and a life coach

that made ‘Heart of Art’ such a success,

Pond Arts Centre, Kuona Trust Art Centre

We hope to see all of you at ‘Heart of Art’ 2012.

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VIRTUOUS VILLAGE

‘Heart of Art’ – The Village Market says thank-you

T

he Village Market was founded

gone to the Kenyan border as refugees and

silent auction and exhibition. By engaging

on the principles of social

need food urgently. Experts described the

a cross-section of Kenyan artists to raise

responsibility, with a keen

situation as the worst in 60 years.

with a focus on education, health

As a responsible citizen, The Village

community with an opportunity to unite

and the environment are among the

Market heard the call for support. On 1

around a deserving cause.

benefactors of The Village Market’s

August the management launched an

efforts.

appeal for resources and food under the

commitment to the arts. Projects

awareness and assistance for the famine relief, The Village Market presented the

title of ‘From Your Heart to Their Plates’.

Contributions We sincerely appreciate the contributions

Recently, organisations including the government, the Kenya Red Cross society

The shopping centre also contributed

from the generous artists, art galleries

and other international organisations and

KES 700,00 of the parking collections to

and art lovers who donated various

NGOs raised a red flag about the famine

the relief effort. Shoppers contributed by

pieces that were auctioned to the public.

situation in the Horn of Africa.

using points from the Bonus Card loyalty

The Village Market is also grateful to the

programme to buy food, while tenants

team that co-ordinated the event and to

and staff donated food and funds.

all who visited the show to bid.

crisis. The situation was made worse by the

‘Heart of Art’, which ran from 8 to 12

All proceeds from the auction will directly

millions facing hunger in Somalia who have

September at the Exhibition Hall, was a

benefit the relief effort in northern Kenya.

Corporates and individuals met to draw strategies with a view to addressing the

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CULTURE

We couldn’t have done it without you The Village Market thanks the following artists, art galleries, organisations and art lovers who were associated with the ‘Heart of Art’ silent auction and exhibition. Your generous donations and contributions made this event a success.

Art donors 1. Abeba Sirak 2. Alex Mbevo 3. Alfred Ng’ang’a 4. Alphonce Mimba 5. Andrew Otieno 6. Anne N. Mwiti 7. Beth W. Kimwele 8. Betty Musyoki 9 Bobby Pal 10. Charles Duke Kombo 11. Carol Mbugua 12. Charles Ngatia 13. Christopher Oywecha 14. Dennis Muraguri 15. Dickens G. Otieno 16. Dickson Kaloki 17. Dominique Thoenes 18. Edwin Kwalanda Wamoja 19. Elikana Ongesi 20. Esther Mora Oriku 21. Esther Mukuhi 22. Faranak Ehsani 23. Finlay Roberts 24. Geraldine Robarts 25. Goretti Kilungu 26. Gor Soudan 27. Hamed Ehsani 28. Irene Obiero Ouso

29. Jack Kaluva

58. Peter Kenyanya Oendo

8. GoDown Arts Centre

30. Janepher Awuor Emodo

59. Peter N. Mburu

9. Kalabash Selection

31. Jay Patel

60. Peter Osindi

10. Kilele Africa

32. John Kamuiru Njoroge

61. Phillipa Ndisi-Hermann

33. John Ndung’u

62. Ray Charles Mbugua

11. Kitengela Glass Research

& Training Trust

34. K. Otieno

63. Robert Njoroge Gichanga

35. Katy Roberts

64. Ruth Nyakundi

36. Koki Zemed Pinard

65. Sammy Luthaya

37. Larry Esenerwa

66. Samuel Njuguna Njoroge

15. Lukagwa African Art &

Jewellers

38. Lunyolo Pande

67. Silvia N. Gichia

16. Mambi Enterprise

39. Martin Chumbi

68. Stephen Njenga Waweru

17. Muriu Crafts

40. Mary Nthambi Mwaluko

69. Stuart Herd

41. Mike Kyalo

70. Tabitha Wa Thuku

18. National Museums of

Kenya

42. Messelech Mekonnen

71. Tom Mboya

19. Nchi Yetu Heritage

43. Monica Otieno Odongo

72. Willie Wamuti Njoroge

20. Philemas Investments

44. Moses Muigai

73. Xavier Verhoest

21. Prinak Crafts

45. Moses Nyawanda

74. Yassir Ali Mohammed

22. Sunny Daze

46. Naftal Mageto Momanyi

75. Zihan Kassam

23. The Olbene Collection

47. Nani Croze

50. Onyis Martin 51. Pascal Chuma

1. Amazing Collections

52. Patricia Njeri

2. Bella Matata

53. Patrick Adoyo Milenye

3. Bobby Pal Photography

54. Patrick Kariuki

4. Bobea Art Centre

55. Patrick Mukabi

5. Darit Collections

56. Patrick Munyui Njau

6. Dere Mag

57. Peter Elungat

7. Gallery Watatu

49. Nuru Bahati

13. Kuona Trust Arts Centre 14. Lily Pond Arts Centre

24. The Resemble Project

Art galleries and other organisations

48. Nathaniel K Muturi

12. Koki Design

25. Wukenii Creations Special thanks to Tribe Hotel and Pomodoro for your catering and to Zucchini for the sweet grapes.

Thank-you, of course, to all the bidders. Through your decision to bid, you made a donation towards the food appeal.

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Village Diary

VILLAGE DIARY

November 2011 9 to 13 November

Awakening: An Exhibition by Waithera Chege and Monika Rekhi

October 2011

time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall

6 to 16 October

11 to 13 November

time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall

time: 12 noon to 8 pm, Venue: Food Court

By DER & MAG / Meselec Abeba

A Weekend of Jazz and Fun

7 to 17 October

14 November to 7 January 2012

time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: Old Exhibition Hall

This promotion gives shoppers a chance to win fantastic prizes ranging from designer fashion wear to signature cosmetic products. From 13 November to 8 January, for every KES 1,000 spent at The Village Market, you are entitled to an entry coupon.

Pieces of Africa Exhibition

Kisii Artists – Sculpture Exhibition 21 to 22 October

The Annual Village Market Blood Drive time: 10 am to 4 pm, Venue: 3rd level It’s that time again in October when The Village Market’s shoppers, neighbours, tenants and staff roll up their sleeves to save lives.

The two-day blood drive is conducted by the National Blood Transfusion Services in partnership with Bloodlink Foundation, a charitable trust with experience in recruiting corporate organisations and communities to its blood donor programme.

21 to 30 October

Colours & Culture Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall

21 to 31 October

Recycled Products Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: Old Exhibition Hall

29 October

The Village Market Halloween Party

Exhibition will feature pottery and paintings.

Jazztified Weekend

The Village Market Christmas Promotion

16 November

The Annual Bonus Card Cocktail time: From 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall

16 to 20 November

A Franny Simpson Art Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall

22 to 27 November

The East Africa Designers Gift Fair time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: Old Exhibition Hall

By Designers in Development

December 2011 1 to 11 December

A Kalabash Selection Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall

This October, celebrate the biggest Halloween Party since the Dark Ages. On Saturday 29 October The Village Market opens its doors to all daring zombies, vampires, goblins and witches.

Featuring the darkest house of horrors, the coolest rock bands, awesome DJ units and funky dance crews. A wonderful firework display will light up the sky and wake the very dead. Get your costumes ready for the scariest night of your life.

INFORMATION

time: From 6 pm till late

For more information about any of the events contact The Village Market Management: Tel: +254 (0)20 712 2488-90 Email: pr@villagemaket-kenya.com Facebook Page: The Village Market Twitter Handle: @VillageMarket

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STILL HERE

Mille Collines celebrates first anniversary

O

nce upon a time, two Spanish designers, Marc and Ines, decided to pilot their first collection in the

heart of Kigali, Rwanda. From there, Mille Collines was born – an eclectic mix of trend and tradition.

In August 2010 their steps were directed to The Village Market in Nairobi where they opened Mille Collines’ first flagship store.

in the centre of Kigali, Rwanda. It is from there that all production activities are co-ordinated by

Timeless collections

specialised handcraft teams. It is also there that the new designs for each collection are created.

Mille Collines offers something very special to its clients. The quality of its creations is designed

Visit Mille Collines today and find something that

to reflect the strength and sensibility of Africa.

satisfies your unique taste.

Constantly seeking attention to detail with handmade finishing, the collections are timeless. Mille

Mille Collines

women to the moment and the fast-changing world of fashion.

At the heart of Mille Collines is a hand-picked team of tailors forms and the atelier is situated

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INFORMATION

Collines makes a statement, seamlessly connecting

Level 1 Tel: +254 (0)714 301439 Email: sales@millecollines.es

www.millecollines.es or www.millecollines.blogspot.com

ESCAPE

Lamu Cultural Festival helps revive region’s economy

T

he Lamu Cultural Festival was founded in the wake of the El Niño phenomenon of 1997-1998. Lamu’s vibrant economy,

which relied on tourism, fishing and agriculture, suffered a huge setback.

In an effort to revive the economy and restore the

There are musical performances by artists from

destination to its glory, 16 young entrepreneurs

the vulnerable and marginalised communities.

formed the Lamu Cultural Promotion Group

These are from civilisations that have influenced

in 2001 and organised the first Lamu Cultural

the Swahili culture.

Festival in August 2001. This inaugural festival took place in the same year that Lamu Old Town

Phoenix Safaris

The carnival now takes place over four days. Festivities are on Thursday with a local schools’ parade and the finals of the junior and senior football tournaments and Qasida recital in the evening.

INFORMATION

was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

Level 2, Next to the New Exhibition Hall Tel: +254 20 7122254 or +254 20 2366161 Mobile: 0721 650889 or 0733261646 Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de

www.phoenix –safaris.de

Activities on water and land include dhow races, donkey races, swimming, canon races and

The Lamu Cultural Festival also helps raise

traditional dances. There are also Swahili bridal

awareness of socio-economic, cultural and

displays and poetry competitions, all promoting

environmental issues. This year, discussions

the heritage of the archipelago.

on traditional lifestyles will be of interest to the community in the light of the proposed development of a large port in the region.

Do not miss the Lamu Cultural Festival from 24 to 27 November. As the event’s official travel partner, Phoenix Safaris is offering festival packages that include return flights to Lamu, airport taxis and return boat transfers in Lamu as well as two nights’ B&B accommodation in standard rooms.

Choose from various hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Shela, Lamu Town and Manda Bay such as Stopover Guest House, Bahari Guest House, Msafini Hotel, Palm Beach House, New Lamu Palace, Kijani House, Lamu House, Majlis and many more.

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‘Heart of Art’ in pictures 1 The Village Market’s Peris Ngugi (left), PA to the managing director, with receptionist Jane Ndung’u at the ‘Heart of Art’ silent auction. In the background are a painting by Ray Charles entitled ‘Mother Cheetah and Cubs’ and a sculpture by Elikana Ongesi called ‘Father and Son’.

2 Hamed Ehsani, managing director of The Village Market, in conversation with Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei.

3 Dominic Mbugua, marketing manager of The Village Market, with artist and Kenyatta University lecturer Anne Mwiti, who donated two paintings, ‘Hesitation’ and ‘Tango With Me’.

4 Messelech Abeba (right) and Koki Zemed Pinard, of Koki Designs, who donated works to the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.

5 Dominic Mbugua, marketing manager of The Village Market, shares a light moment with Doreen Njau, senior officer in the communications and PR department of Imperial Bank.

6 Event MC Barbara Petty (left) shares a light moment with The Village Market’s Legal and Administration Manager, Shabnam Yusuf.

7 Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei delivers a speech at the event.

8 The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani, delivers a speech at the event.

9 From left: The Village Market’s press liaison

Ehsani, with operations manager Jamshid Yazmaidi.

15 The Village Market’s accountant, Roy Mboza, studies a painting by Tom Mboya entitled ‘Maasai Ladies’.

16 The Village Market’s operations manager, Jamshid Yazamaidi (left), with S.S. Jandu, director of Zucchini Greengrocers Ltd.

17 Event MC Barbara Petty at the microphone.

18 Art journalist and artist Zihan Kassam of the Resemble Project reads a speech on behalf of Joy Mboya of the GoDown Arts Centre.

19 The Village Market’s assistant complex manager, Betty Musyoki, in conversation with guests at the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.

20 Hamida Ebrahim (right), manager of The Village Market branch of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, with fellow guest Koki Zemed Pinard at the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.

21 The Village Market’s senior accountant, Carol Mayende (left), with human resources assistant Veronica Kabugi.

22 Artist Nuru Bahati shares a light moment with The Village Market’s Bonus Card representative, Trizah Moraa. Nuru donated two pieces of art, both entitled ‘Heaven’.

23 Artist Pascal Chuma (extreme left) and a fellow

officer and editor, Ann Gitari, with Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei and Emergency Operations Centre co-ordinator Juliet Khisa.

artist talk to another guest about their art styles.

Pascal, who represented the Bobea Art Centre, donated three pieces of art entitled ‘My Dream Will Never Die’, ‘Holiday Vacation’ and ‘Strength of a Widow’.

10 From left: The Village Market’s PR officer, Janet

24 Mr and Mrs Aart, guests at ‘Heart of Art’ admire

Mbugua, PA to the MD Peris Ngugi, assistant marketing manager Leah Munyua, receptionist Jane Ndung’u and assistant complex manager Betty Musyoki.

11 The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani (left), in conversation with S.S. Jandu, director of Zucchini Greengrocers Ltd.

12 Event MC Barbara Petty (left) shares a light moment 21

14 The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed

with Koki Designs proprietor Koki Zemed Pinard.

a painting by Ruth Nyakundi titled Sweat, Blood and Tears.

25 From left: Kenya Red Cross PR officer Nelly Muluka, head of legal affairs Lawrence Orowe, The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani, financial controller Depak Ghosh, marketing manager Dominic Mbugua and assistant marketing manager Leah Munyua during the flag-off of more than seven tonnes of food items purchased with proceeds of the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.

13 From left: Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei, The Village Market’s marketing manager, Dominic Mbugua, Tribe Hotel general manager Mark Somen and The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani, catch up on the evening’s events.

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CONTACT INFORMATION

Essential Contacts & Information All Times News Stand

Dormans Coffee

Safaricom Customer Care Centre

Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pm Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm

Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 6.30 pm Friday & Saturday: 8.30 am to 10 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10 pm to 7 pm

Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 am Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10 am to 4 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122068 / 7124004

Tel: +254 (0)722 002372

Email: dorman@village.co.ke

Email: villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke

Kenya Airways Sales & Ticketing Office

Shifaz Veterinary Clinic

Tel: 0736 313345 / 0720 695114 Email: atmina@villagemarket-kenya.com

Barclays Bank Prestige Centre Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 8.30 pm Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

prestige.village-market@barclays.com

Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturdays: 9 am to 3 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed

Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9 am to 12 noon Sunday: 10 am to 11 am Public Holidays: On appointment

Belladonna Pharmacy

Tel: +254 20 7121072-241 +254 20 6422790-9

Tel: +254 20 7124166 / 0722 511761 0733 775064

Tel: +254 20 7122741 / 7120042 / 7121963

Monday to Saturday: 8.30 pm to 8.30 pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 10 am to 7.30 pm

Email: contact@kenya-airways.com

Tel: +254 20 7122141 / 0735 122147

Kenya Commercial Bank

admin@belladonnapharmacy.com

Bonus Card

Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 6.30 pm Saturday: 8.30 am to 4 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed

Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm

Tel: +254 7122012-003 +254 20 7120483

Tel: +254 20 7122488-90

Email: villagemarket@kcb.co.ke

Email: bonuscard@villagemarket-kenya.com

Bunson Travel Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 5 pm Sunday: 9.30 am to 12 noon

Tel: +254 20 7121235 / 7124757 / 7122080 info@bunsontravel.co.ke

Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm Saturday: 9 am to 12 noon Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Tel: +254 20 7120263-346 0710 60235 / 0737 800170

Chase Bank Monday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm

Management & Security Office Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 5 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10 am to 5.30 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122488 / 90 Email: admin@villagemarket-kenya.com

Nakumatt Supermarket Monday to Sunday: 8.30 am to 8 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122507-8-9

Tel: +254 20 7123141 Email: recreation@villagemarket-kenya.com

The Village Market Taxi Service Available 24 hours daily

Tel: +254 (0)717 207662

Village Dental Clinic Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Saturday: 9 am to 12.30 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122460-025 0733 8365081 / 0722 154903 villagedental@nbi.ispkenya.com

Technology House Kenya Ltd

NIC Bank Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm Saturday: 9 am to 11.30 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed

Email: shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke

Tel: +254 20 2888791-4 0720 365036 / 0720 364993 / 0711 041791-4 Email: moveinfo@nic-bank.com

Phoenix Safaris

DHL

Monday to Friday: 7.30 pm to 6 pm Saturday: 8.30 am to 5 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 11 am to 5 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122905 0722 510343 / 0734 510343

Tintoria Dry Cleaners Monday to Saturday: 7 am to 7 pm Sunday: Closed

Tel: +254 20 7122984 Email: tintoria@wananchi.com

Tribe Hotel Reservations Desk

Tel: +254 20 7122254 / 7121942

Tel: +254 20 7200000

Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de

Email: tribe@villagemarket-kenya.com

Diamond Trust Bank

Post Office

Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 8 am to 4 pm

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Prime Cuts Butchery Monday to Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm

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Tel: +254 20 7120403

Email: butchery@primecuts.co.ke

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