Village Beat Magazine. June – July 2013

JUN – JUL 2013

THE GREEN

ISSUE PROFILER

Karura Forest soon to be 9,000 trees richer

DAVIES LANDS & PROPERTY LULE Events Coordinator

THE 3rd LANDS & PROPERTY EXPO COMES TO THE VILLAGE MARKET

RESTAURANT

WEEK

Adventurous eating at a price you can afford

A PUBLICATION OF

Village Beat

June - July 2013

CONTENTS 3 JAMBO

Delivering answers in style

You don’t need wildlife to be African chic

The Village Market management team

4 New Villager

5 Five Minutes with...

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6 Village News 8 Profiler

Davies Lule, Events Coordinator

Forest-friendly project will benefit nation

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Book Worm Reel News

10 Feature Cover photo courtesy of Anselm’s Kitengela Hot Glass at The Village Market

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14 Village Scene 16 Well Being

Substitutes can offer real health benefits

The Village Market introduces Restaurant Week

A ‘must’ event for house hunters

Your old clothes can help save the planet

Tintoria Drycleaners

Thai ‘body repair’ is a treat for tired muscles

Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa, Zanzibar

Where angels fear to tread…

ASUS VivoBook

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18 SAVOUR

20 LAND & PROPERTY expo

21 Africa Collects Textiles 22 STILL HERE 23 Kaya Spa

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24 Escape

27 Tyre Tips 28 GADGETS

29 Village Diary 30 A-Z of Village Market 32 Essential contacts

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©2013 The Village Market

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Welcome

JAMBO!

Delivering answers in style

T

here’s a line in Joan Bauer’s book,

Stop by Zanzibar’s newest holiday

‘Thwonk’: “If you can’t find an

destination, Hideaway of Nungwi Resort

answer at the mall or the library,

& Spa, which is set to raise the face of the

what does that say about the world?”

At The Village Market we’re all about

island to a new level of luxury.

Also from Zanzibar is our New Villager,

answers and ‘Village Beat’ magazine is your

the Casa In – a very chic, intimate and

guide to the answers you seek. For instance,

exclusive interiors store that is now at The

take our social responsibility story that tells

Village Market.

you how you can get rid of your old clothes in a charitable and environmentally friendly way.

Our Well Being column lets you know how you can avoid sugar while keeping your sweet tooth and staying healthy. We have a

And if Zanzibar is not far enough, lucky festive season winners Joe and Julia tell us about their exotic trip to the Maldives, courtesy of The Village Market.

This is an issue teeming with answers. But

double bill of our Savour column in this issue

should you have more questions, write to us

with details of Jiko’s new menu and the first-

and we will be more than willing to help.

ever Village Market Restaurant Week.

Your favourite Kaya Spa columnist, Amondi Buyu, shares her experience of a Thai Massage, while the ever-cheerful Reema Doshi takes you on a journey on her brand-new Michelin Energy XM2 tyres.

Always

Ann

Ann Gitari Assistant Marketing Manager The Village Market ann@villagemarket-kenya.com

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New Villager

You don’t need wildlife to be African chic

C

asa In (which means House

instead to introduce new items to the

Kenyan homes as well as gifts for a

Interiors) was started five

shop every two to three weeks. In

special occasion.

years ago in Tanzania by

this way, customers can enjoy a level

Patrizia Baraldi with the aim of showcasing African decor that is both chic and contemporary.

The idea was to present functional

of exclusivity.

Modern

When searching for an outlet in Nairobi, the brand’s proprietors were immediately drawn to The Village Market because of its open spaces, encouraging easy walk-

decor using natural materials and

The Casa In concept was also inspired

about browsing. The variety of shops,

with a modern African influence.

by the lack of diversity in East Africa,

restaurants and activities at The

Designs are conceived and developed

given the fact that most locally

Village Market also makes it an ideal

in-house by a team of dedicated

produced items of decor seem to

convergence point for citizens with a

craftspeople. The brand has a policy

be influenced by wildlife themes.

range of tastes.

Casa In never duplicates its designs, preferring instead to introduce new items to the shop every two to three weeks of producing single, exclusive pieces,

The outlet’s target market there-

in the case of furniture items and

fore includes everyone with a desire

paintings, and only a few items at

to decorate their spaces in a chic,

a time in other categories, such as

contemporary style with a modern

lamps, vases and mirrors.

African influence. At Casa In, the

For this reason, Casa In never duplicates its designs, preferring

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decor items fit in easily with all themes, making them ideal for everyday

Decor Customers of Casa In have a habit of coming back for the latest items as they embrace the one-of-a-kind style of decor that the shop presents.

Casa In

Level 1, next to Imperial Bank Tel: +254 725 643070 Email: info@casa-in.co.ke

Five minutes with

The Village Market management team

Organisational Changes T

he Village Market embraces a sound

• Ann Gitari will be filling Leah’s shoes as

corporate culture that seeks to obtain

Assistant Marketing Manager. Ann was

and maintain a hardworking, motivated

formerly the Press Liaison Officer and Editor

and happy human resource. This has contrib-

of the Village Beat magazine. She’ll continue

uted to the success of the establishment since

coordinating the magazine alongside her

its inception 18 years ago.

new role.

The management continues to search for talented, creative and innovative individuals capable of being team players as well as leaders in the ever-evolving service industry.

• Jane Ndung’u moves from the reception and is now an administrative assistant. Her

Betty Musyoki

new role will see her support the Operations, Accounts and HR departments more effectively.

Staff empowerment The organisation also seeks to empower existing staff by supporting their effort to pursue further education and training. This guarantees that staff can meet their educational costs and be more qualified for further roles. Such initiatives not only motivate staff

• Celestina Ndunda will replace Jane as the new reception. Tina, as she is popularly known, had been a housekeeping hostess prior to her promotion.

• Peter Mbugua takes on the role of supervisor in the Maintenance Department while

but also open channels for self-actualisation,

Joseph Gumba is now a storekeeper in the

personal growth and promotions.

same department. Joseph was formerly a

As The Village Market management pursues further plans for expansion this year, it has instituted various major changes in the organisation as follows:

driver before his reappointment.

• Benedict Nzioka joins the organisation as a technical assistant to handle the administrative aspects within the Maintenance

• Betty Musyoki assumes the position of Complex Manager – a promotion from her previous assistant manager role.

Leah Munyu a

Ann Gitari

Department.

• Nohad Keraldeen also joins the organisation as the new Head of Security. Nohad holds

• To assist Betty is Leah Munyua. Leah was formerly an assistant manager in the PR and

a wealth of knowledge and experience to avert any security risks.

Marketing Department. Her six-year experience in public relations, events management

The Village Market management wishes them

and marketing will be a plus in her new role.

well in their new positions.

a Benedict Nziok

Joseph Gumba

Peter Mbugua

Jane Ndung’u

Celestina Ndunda

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Village News Plant market’s a blooming winner After the success of The Village Market Masai Market, the management has launched yet another special open-air bazaar called Pots & Plants.

The event, every Wednesday on the third level of the complex, features a variety of exotic plants, planters, pots and beautiful vases. Judging by the interest shown at its debut, the event is

Tribe Hotel receives top accolade

set to be popular among shoppers, sellers and plant lovers.

Why not shop for a variety of Pots & Plants at The Village Market every Wednesday from 10 am to 6 pm. Growers and porters interested in selling their plants and pots should contact Janet Mbugua at the Management Office on +254 (20) 712 2488/90.

The Tribe in Nairobi has been listed among the world’s top 100 hotels by the magazine ‘Robb Report’. According to Tribe’s Marketing Director, Shamim Ehsani, this has to be the hotel’s most prestigious accolade to date – ‘a real game-changer.’

In this year’s Robb Report 100 Resorts, the publication’s editors, readers and expert travel consultants all weighed in with their opinions to create a one-of-a-kind compendium of the top hotels in 100 cities around the world.

Now comes the hard work as the Tribe continues to live up to its fine reputation.

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News

DiViNg iNtO A FuN DAY Out

New NOticeBOArD rAtes The management has revised noticeboard advertising rates as from 15 May. The weekly rates are as follows: Job Adverts Size Price A5 150/A4 200/Vehicle Adverts Size Price A5 400/A4 600/A3 900/A2 2,000/-

Children from Ahadi Boys Home in Ridgeways spent a day at The Village Market enjoying some well-deserved fun, rest and relaxation at the Hi-Tide water park. Their visit was made possible by Anne and Derek Schofield of Schofield & Associates who approached the Management on behalf of Ahadi Boys Home to allow the boys to enjoy a day at the park.

The Village Market Management is preparing to close down Hi-Tide to make way for the construction of a hotel, boutiques, a parking bay and offices. Before this happens, the Management is allowing schools and charity groups to use the water park free of charge during the week. The International School of Kenya was the first to benefit from this initiative.

Contact the recreation department on (020) 712 3141 for further information or to book the facility for a deserving school or group.

Ahadi Boys Home takes young boys off the streets of Nairobi and gives them a home, education and hope for a brighter future. The home was opened in 1999 by missionary James Ramey. In August the same year, James and his family left and Mim Grooms took over as Program Coordinator.

To support Ahadi Boys Home, please contact Mim Grooms on 0737702251 or mimgrooms@gmail.com

Property Adverts Size Price A5 400/A4 500/A3 1,000/A2 2,000/General Adverts Size Price A5 400/A4 500/A3 1,000/A2 2,000/-

For up-to-date news and information, join us online: Facebook: The Village Market Twitter: @VillageMarket

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smiles, bowling and determination

Davies Lule, Events Coordinator

T

o most of his colleagues, Davies Lule

hall as a pool attendant. The pool hall is located

is the funny guy – always with a joke

next to Superbowl – the bowling facility that

or an anecdote that often leaves them

wowed Davies.

in stitches. Even when situations demand a

like that before,” Davies admits rather shyly.

makes him look as if he is just about to burst

“Well, only in ‘The Flintstones’,” he quips, of the

into laughter. It’s just as well, because every

popular cartoon programme, while trying to

work environment could use a guy like Davies.

play down his fascination with the Superbowl.

Back in 1999, at only 19 years of age, Davies the popular shopping complex had become

Rugby

East Africa’s ultimate shopping and recreation

Although he was assigned to the pool hall, the

destination. At this time, Davies was taking IT

bowling facility proved too much of a distrac-

courses at a local college and when he wasn’t

tion for Davies, and on his first day at work

in class or seeking employment he could be

his boss couldn’t help but let him try his hand

found at the Kenya Commercial Bank Rugby

at bowling – as part of orientation, at least.

Sports Club.

However, on that first day, if anything could go

applied for a job at The Village Market. By then,

It was almost a year before Davies got a

wrong then it did. Davies raised the bowling ball

call from The Village Market confirming his

to make a strike and instead hit and damaged

employment.

the monitor on the side of the alley.

“I was excited to finally have a job – and a fun job, for that matter,” Davies recalls.

Davies was first assigned to the Tinman pool

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“In all honesty, I have never seen anything

serious face, there’s that lingering smile that

“I can joke about that now, but it was no laughing matter then,” Davies says. “I thought I would be fired there and then.”

Profiler But accidents are to be expected, and so are

be put aside. “Mr Kimani had told me from the

promotions. After three years at the pool hall,

onset that he would teach me how to handle

Davies was promoted to bowling cashier. His IT

these people,” Davies recalls. And handle them

skills and natural PR ability would prove to be a

he did, fetching timetables, props and making

plus at a busy desk. Here, Davies got to interact

sure the troupe was where it needed to be at

with both individual and corporate clients

the assigned time.

and after another three years he was asked to handle the events section within the Recreation Department.

Since then, Davies has been involved in

New talents “It was all worth it, though, because in the end

organising birthday parties, corporate product

we won the competition – okay, they won,”

launches and charity events. Among the most

Davies admits, while laughing and choosing not

memorable events that Davies helped put

to take the troupe’s glory.

together was National Bank’s Vision Account third anniversary party.

One may wonder what happened to the rest of his life. Well, Davies had to stop playing rugby; not because of the demands of his cool

Having earned a ride back to Nairobi on the college bus, Davies returned with the victorious troupe carrying a large trophy, much to the excitement of the institution’s principal.

Today, Davies is CEO and producer of

job, but because of an accident. During a rugby

Friends Ensemble, a theatre troupe focused on

match he sustained an eye injury.

developing Kenyan theatre and arts. He works

“Doctors told me that it could be surgically

alongside famous names in the industry such as

corrected but that it wasn’t necessary. So I

Ellis Otieno and Vincent Zicoh. Together they

chose to live with it instead. However, I decided

have produced more than 50 plays.

to quit rugby altogether.”

Opportunity knocks

As if that weren’t enough, Davies is also an events MC – a talent he discovered during a friend’s wedding when the hired MC got lost trying to find his way to the ceremony. Davies

Not one to sit still in the face of opportunity,

has since perfected the art and now presides

Davies developed a love for theatre.

over various functions including staff fun days

“I hated theatre for as long as I could remember,” says Davies. “Even when I was in high school, theatre didn’t interest me.”

But that would all change when he joined college. Word went round that his college drama club would be going to the National Championships to a place that Davies had never been, Nyeri.

“I had always heard about Nyeri, but I had never been there before. I figured that this would be my opportunity to visit the place.”

There was only one problem: Davies was not

and end-of-year parties.

Davies is also a family man, having married

Davies has been involved in organising birthday parties, corporate product launches and charity events the love of his life two years ago. His wife and eight-month-old son live in Mombasa, where

a member of the theatre troupe. How would he

Davies spends most of his time when he is not

get on the college bus? Well, he didn’t. Instead,

at work at the theatre or filling in for lost MCs.

he put his pocket money together and boarded a matatu, making sure it left at approximately the same time the college bus left, and followed his fellow students.

Once he got to Nyeri with no accommo-

Back at the ranch, he continues to oversee his tasks like only a concert master would.

Davies appreciates and acknowledges all the people who inspire him: “I thank The Village Market management for

dation or meals planned, he approached the

giving me the opportunity to be here and for

drama teacher, Alex Kimani, and offered his

my friends and colleagues for believing in me.

services as a troupe handler in exchange for a

I also thank my family for giving me the reason

bed and food for the week. Davies didn’t know

to wake up every day to go fend for them. You

that his services would be so demanding and

all are the reason I enjoy what I do.”

that his plans for exploring Nyeri would have to

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Forest-friendly project will benefit nation

By Damar Padwa

A

n ambitious tree-planting

coupons. Conscious of the need to

trees eventually bearing testament to

initiative has been launched

conserve the environment, The Village

a noble effort. The Village Market, with

by The Village Market in its

Market opted for the electronic system.

the guidance of FKF, is taking care to

continuing role as a proud friend of

Now, with the tree-planting initia-

maintain the ecosystem as it is without

Karura Forest. A total of KES 2.07

tive, the focus is once more on Karura

introducing any competing species to

million has been committed to the

Forest. The importance of the micro-

the delicate bionetwork.

planting of 9,000 indigenous trees in

climate within Gigiri and Muthaiga

the forest. The first commitment of

cannot be overstated. The forest has

been sourced from women’s groups

KES 600,000 has already been sent

a cooling effect during extremely hot

and youth groups in Meru County. The

to the Friends of Karura Forest.

seasons, providing a tranquil atmos-

timing could not be better in view of

The 9,000 seedlings will be nurtured to maturity within the forest’s rare species corner This latest initiative is in line with

phere for joggers, campers and those

The Village Market’s policy of helping

keen to enjoy some quiet time away

the environment. During the Festive

from the city’s bustle.

Season, its Great Getaway Giveaway

Responding to the worldwide

The indigenous tree seedlings have

the long rains that have pounded the country in recent months. Coupled with this is a government call for a renewed and vigorous tree-planting exercise throughout Kenya to take advantage of the wet season.

Community

promotion not only rewarded

environmental call to action and in

The tree-planting will be carried out

loyal shoppers but also helped the

collaboration with the managing

by women and young people from the

surrounding community including

trustees of the Friends of Karura

underprivileged district of Mathare,

Karura Forest.

Forest (FKF), The Village Market has

guided by the Friends of Karura Forest,

embarked on this exceptional tree-

a community-based programme that

featured, for the first time, an elec-

planting initiative. The 9,000 seedlings

seeks to empower the impoverished

tronic promotion system that did away

will be nurtured to maturity within

community by providing a means of

with the former mechanical process

the forest’s rare species corner and

income through environmental conser-

involving large numbers of paper

along the family trail, with full-sized

vation and preservation as opposed to

The Festive Season event also

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Karura Tree Planting

the wanton felling of trees and blatant destruction of the fragile ecosystem.

The words of the late Prof Wangari Maathai – her appeal for people to be ‘like a hummingbird’ and protect the forest – will be recalled by individuals and communities as they mark World Environment Day on 5 June. The Nobel Peace Prize Laureate urged people to get behind the campaign to mitigate the effects of greenhouse and climate change for the sake of present and future generations.

Strategy The Village Market has aligned its corporate strategy to these aims by engaging with its clients, partners and communities in green projects.

Speaking on the hummingbird theme, United Nations SecretaryGeneral Ban Ki-moon said that “although individual decisions may seem small in the face of global threats and trends, when billions of people join forces in common purpose, we can make a tremendous difference”.

The idea is that the future is in our

More information

and conscious of the environmental

For more information regarding this project and other conservation initiatives by The Village Market, visit our Facebook page on

impact of their everyday choices by

www.facebook.com/villagemarketkenya

hands and that people should get empowered to become more aware

making informed decisions.

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Off the Shelf

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Is there a large bottom-shaped dent in your sofa? Is there an eye-wateringly expensive (and rarely used) gym membership burning a hole in your bank account? Does the sight of your wobbly thighs leave you cowering under the duvet? Then it’s time you faced the truth: the only option is to lace up your trainers and hit the ground running.

Straight-talking, funny and brutally honest, ‘Run Fat B!tch Run’ will give you – yes, you – the push you need to get out the door, pounding the pavements and shedding pounds in no time. Hate running? No worries. ‘Run Fat B!tch Run’ will give you all the tools you need to transform that passion into real motivation. If you want to lose weight, get fit and become an ass-kicking, get-things-done superwoman, there’s only one thing left to do… RUN!

A TEASPOON OF EARTH AND SEA Author: Dina Nayeri Price: KES 2,800

Growing up in a small rice-farming village in 1980s Iran, 11-year-old Saba Hafezi and her twin sister, Mahtab, are fascinated by America. They keep lists of English vocabulary words and collect illegal copies of ‘Life’ magazine, tapes of TV shows and Beatles cassettes. When Saba’s mother and sister disappear, leaving her and her father alone in Iran, she is certain they have moved to America without her. As she grows into womanhood in the warm community of her village, Saba replaces her lost family with a quartet of surrogate mothers. But life in post-revolutionary Iran is limited for a girl of Saba’s talents.

She aches for her lost mother and sister and for the Western life she believes she is being denied. Filled with a colourful cast of characters, ‘A Teaspoon of Earth and Sea’ is told in a bewitching voice that mingles the rhythms of Eastern storytelling with direct Western prose and tells a story about the importance of controlling one’s own fate.

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KARIBU KENYA ACCOMMODATION GUIDE Author: Tamara Britten Price: KES 2,500

‘Karibu Kenya Accommodation Guide’ is a comprehensive guidebook to Kenya with detailed information on over 850 camps, lodges, hotels and resorts. It also includes facts about Kenya, all the regions in the country, the national parks, the reserves and conservancies, and the activities and facilities that are on offer in each area. Colour illustrations enhance every chapter, including maps of each region and photos of all properties. The guidebook is divided into regions and has a fully inclusive index making it clear and easy to use.

GHANA MUST GO Author: Taiye Selasi Price: KES 1,450

This is a story of a family torn apart by lies and reunited by grief. A family ultimately absolved by that bitter but most tenuous bond, familial love. ‘Ghana Must Go’ interweaves the stories of the Sais in a rich and moving drama of separation and reunion, spanning generations and cultures from West Africa to New England, London, New York and back again. It is a debut novel of blazing originality and startling power by a writer of extraordinary gifts.

Books available at:

Westlands Sundries Level 1, Opposite Steers Tel: +254 20 7122437 Email: wsundries@nbi.ispkenya.com

Off the Shelf

reel News STAR TREK: INTO THE DARKNESS Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Pine, Zoe Saldana Director: J.J. Abrams Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi Studio: Paramount Pictures Showing: June 2013

When the crew of the ‘Enterprise’ are called back home, they find that an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organisation has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis.

THE GREAT GATSBY Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joel Edgerton, Tobey Maguire Director: Baz Luhrmann Genre: Drama, Romance Studio: Warner Bros Showing: June 2013

An adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Long Island-set novel.

Midwesterner Nick Carraway is lured into the lavish world of his neighbour, Jay Gatsby. Soon Carraway will see through the cracks of Gatsby’s nouveau riche existence, where obsession, madness and tragedy await.

EPIC

THE WOLVERINE Starring: Hugh Jackman, Famke Janssen, Will Yun Lee Director: James Mangold Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Sci-Fi Studio: Twentieth Century Fox Films Showing: July 2013

Wolverine makes a voyage to modern-day Japan, where he encounters an enemy from his past that will impact on his future.

Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Beyoncé Knowles, Josh Hutcherson, Pitbull Director: Chris Wedge Genre: Animation, Adventure, Family, Fantasy

DESPICABLE ME 2

Studio: Twentieth Century Fox

Starring: Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig, Ken Jeong

Showing: June 2013

Director: Pierre Coffin, Chris Renaud

A teenager finds herself transported to a deep forest where a battle between the forces of good and evil is taking place. She bands together with a ragtag group characters in order to save their world – and ours.

Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family Studio: Illumination Entertainment Showing: July 2013

Gru is recruited by the Anti-Villain League to help deal with a powerful new supercriminal.

Watch these movies at:

Starflix Theatres, The Village Market Level 3: Opposite Superbowl Tel: +254 716 883872 Facebook: Starflix Twitter: @Starflix

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Village Scene

Trip of a lifetime for lucky winners Joe and Julia Photos courtesy of Joe & Julia Mugo

O

n its website, the Official

of the promotion attendants told him

Travel Guide to the Maldives

about the promotion. Having time to

simply describes the island

spare, Joe registered to take part in the

as ‘the sunny side of life’. It’s a modest

promotion and began accumulating

tagline, an understatement if you like,

entry points.

more so to the city-dweller who gets the chance to vacation there.

Such was the luck of shopper Joe Mugo, who won first prize in The Village Market’s Great Getaway

he and his wife returned from the Maldives.

Then in January Joe received a

Giveaway festive season promotion.

phone call from The Village Market

The prize was a five-night trip for two

management to tell him he was a

to the Maldives worth KES 800,000

winner in the promotion.

inclusive of meals, accommodation,

“I was sceptical about the call,”

Emirates air tickets and all taxes plus

admits Joe. “But then the caller was

US$ 500 for shopping.

persistent and asked that I visit the

During the festive season promotion, Joe stopped by The Village Market for

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“I totally forgot all about it after that,” Joe told ‘Village Beat’ after

management office to claim my prize.”

All this time, Joe wasn’t aware of

his regular shopping at Nakumatt. As

the scale of his prize and how much

he was leaving the supermarket, one

it would impact his life. He simply

Village Scene thought it was a mobile device, a phone or tablet perhaps, that he would simply walk away with.

On visiting The Village Market management office, Joe was greeted by a group of cheerful staff, eager to see the lucky winner. He was directed to the boardroom where he received the good news.

Blue lagoon With their minds finally made up, Joe and Julia prepared their passports and other travel documents. Meanwhile,

About the promotion

the management team at The Village Market sorted out their air tickets and full-board accommodation at the Taj Exotica Resort & Spa. Initially, their trip had been set for

when I realised the pillars were very

The Great Getaway Giveaway

strong.”

festive season promotion ran from 1 December 2012 to 31 January 2011.

early March; but the couple would not

Joe, on the other hand, began

leave before casting their votes at the

enjoying the first-class service from

As well as enjoying a wonderful

General Election on 4 March.

the start. “The food was excellent and

shopping experience during the

there was nothing we didn’t have to

festive period, shoppers had the

our disposal.”

chance to win a five-night stay for

“We agreed that our pleasure should not take prevalence over our civic right,” recounts Joe. “By all

After breakfast, the couple explored

means, we had to vote first and go on

the resort, taking in the blue-green

holiday later.”

lagoon in all its splendour. As they

two at the Taj Exotica Resort in the Maldives among other prizes.

out the following day, Joe and Julia,

realised that many of the tourists

Glamorous prize

like many other anxious Kenyans, were

were couples, both young and old.

The package included two air

kept waiting for nearly a week. The

For Joe and Julia, both over 65 years

tickets with Emirates, a full-board

election petition filed at the Supreme

of age, the trip must have been like a

meal plan, US$ 500 in cash and

Court would have seen them wait even

second honeymoon.

speedboat return airport transfers.

Thinking the poll results would be

longer. On 30 March at 4.30 pm the

strolled along the beaches, they

Shoppers needed to spend KES

flight, landing five hours later in Dubai.

Memories

They had a short stay in Dubai before

Their five days at the Taj Exotica

the promotion incorporated a

leaving for Maldives capital, Malé.

resort were spent exploring, reading,

social responsibility angle in which

“I woke up to the sound of the

couple took off aboard an Emirates

2,000 to enter the promotion. To ensure that everyone was a winner,

swimming and strolling on the beach

The Village Market management

sea knocking against the pillars of

and in the small towns. Once in a while

pledged to plant 9,000 trees in

our lagoon villa,” recalls Julia. “I was

they would engage with the locals,

Karura Forest (see separate article in

somewhat frightened, but relaxed

who were more than willing to take

this issue). We thank all participants,

photographs of the couple on their

tenants and sponsors of the Great

behalf.

Getaway Giveaway promotion.

And when it was all over, Joe and

Corporate companies who wish

Julia returned home with memories of

to sponsor this year’s promotion can

an exotic trip.

get in touch with the Marketing and

“We have always enjoyed shopping at The Village Market due to its prox-

PR Department: +254 (20) 7122488 or pr@villagemarket-kenya.com

imity, variety of stores and the general ambience,” says a still relaxed Joe. His wife agrees, describing her regular visits to the shopping complex as an attachment that isn’t about to end soon.

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Well Being

sweet News FOr sugAr ADDicts Substitutes can offer real health benefits

W

e have been eating sugar

• Can cause hormonal imbalances

all our lives, so it can’t be

• Feeds cancer

too bad, right? It is what

our mothers feed us, what our schools feed us, and what we find around us

• Can weaken eyesight

on a daily basis.

• Interferes with absorption of

Well, let’s have a look at a few points on what the long-term effects of sugar intake can be: • Can cause weight gain and obesity • Contributes to diabetes

Email or visit the Elixir Health Shop. The in-house qualified nutritionist is on hand to give you advice.

Elixir Health

Level 2, Above Food Court Tel: +254 (20) 7120217 Email: elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com

calcium and magnesium • Can increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease • Can cause headaches and migraines.

• Weakens the immune system

What has changed in society today

• Can increase levels of cholesterol

is the amount of sugar we are taking

• Interferes with absorption of protein • Can contribute to cardiovascular disease • Contributes to osteoporosis • Can contribute to wrinkles and saggy skin

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• Can cause tooth decay

into our bodies. Sugar is found in almost all processed foods, and as the pace of life is increasing and people don’t have time to make meals from scratch anymore, they turn more and more to ‘ready’ meals, fast foods, pastries and junk food, most of which is full of sugar.

So what can we do about it, what else can we eat? There are many alternatives. Here are a few:

Stevia

• Stevia comes from a plant known as sweet leaf or sweet herb • Contains zero calories and is 100 per cent natural • Normalises blood sugar levels, whether high or low • Suppresses cravings • Increases energy levels • 300 times sweeter than sugar, so tiny amounts can be used for sweetening • Reduces stomach acidity • Safe for teeth • Safe for diabetics.

Xylitol

• Xylitol is found in many fruits, vegetables and berries and is produced in small amounts by the human body.

• Has a negligible impact on blood sugar, making it safe for diabetics • Alkalinises the mouth, preventing cavities from forming, and lessens the production of plaque on teeth • Helps prevent ear infections owing to its anti-microbial effects

• Useful for baking and can be used in frozen goods.

Molasses

• Molasses is an extremely nutritious by-product of sugar refining.

• A good source of natural sugars • One tablespoon of molasses contains more calcium than a glass of milk • One tablespoon of molasses contains more iron than nine eggs • Molasses contains an excellent supply of Vitamin B • Can be used as a spread, in baking, as an energy booster, to relieve mild constipation, as a nerve tonic and as a nightcap • NOT SUITABLE FOR DIABETICS.

Agave

• Agave comes from a Mexican cactus plant and is available in the form of syrup.

• Can be two to three times stronger than sugar, so less needs to be used • Has anti-microbial and anti-inflammatory properties • Contains fructose, which does not cause a high blood sugar spike when eaten • NOT SUITABLE FOR DIABETICS.

• Has the sweetness of sugar without an aftertaste.

Fructose

• Occurs naturally in fruit and vegetables • Does not affect body weight • Sweeter than sugar, so less is needed to sweeten food and drinks • Causes a lower blood sugar spike than sugar

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Savour

Adventurous eating – at a price you can afford The Village Market introduces Restaurant Week

R

estaurant Week is your opportunity to try as many food destinations as you want

– all for one incredibly low fixed price.

Ever wondered about that restaurant you thought might be

Picky eaters need not worry, though, as all the restaurants will have their full menu available during Restaurant Week.

Please bear in mind that beverage,

out of your price – or taste – range?

tax and gratuity are not included in

Restaurant Week is your chance to

the special pricing. Some restaurants

give it a try with the confidence of

may offer a beverage, so consult

knowing exactly what you will be

the individual menus for specific

spending.

details. The gratuity is never included,

The Village Market’s first Restaurant

however, and the waiting staff will be

Week will run from 3 to 10 June and

working hard this week. Please tip

will entail all restaurants and food

generously – it’s good karma!

outlets serving a two-course meal at KES 950 and a three-course meal at KES 1,750.

Community

Great opportunity Restaurant Week is a popular concept among large cosmopolitan cities around the world. It is a great oppor-

Restaurant Week also gives restaurants

tunity to try something new at a much

the opportunity to introduce the

smaller expense than you might usually

community and visitors to what they

incur. Use it wisely.

do best at a price that will encourage

For those who lean towards new

dining out. All our food destinations

and trendy restaurants, you can use

will serve the very best meals to keep

this experience to visit some old

diners coming back for more.

favourites. For those who are always

Unlike the Food Court outlets, it

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reservation to avoid disappointment.

going to the same places, why not try

may be necessary to reserve a table.

something new and possibly add it

Reservations should be made at each

to the list of your regular jaunts? For

individual restaurant. Tables fill up fast

those who normally don’t dine out, it’s

during this special week, so make a

a chance to try something really good.

Savour

triBe hOtel’s JiKO restAurANt iNtrODuces New MeNu

J

iko is the newest addition to

served by staff trained to offer the highest

Tribe and holds true to the

level of personalised service, excellent product

glamorous yet sophisticated

knowledge, and a careful attention to detail.

feel of the hotel while still maintaining the warmth and personality of Kenya.

Its contemporary international

Variety

cuisine focuses on carefully grown

Jiko’s latest menu offers a

fresh ingredients and specially sourced

delectable variety of meals with

international imports. The extensive

everything from seafood, pasta,

menu features grilled meats and

soups, salads, and sandwiches.

vegetables as well as freshly made

Welcome to Jiko where you

pastas, breads, pastries and gelatos.

can treat your palate to a

Warm welcome Jiko’s exclusive wine list highlights some of the finest selections of wines to perfectly complement the delicious flavours of the cuisine. A warm welcome is extended to all

sumptuous yet affordable meal in a luxury setting.

Jiko Restaurant For reservations, Tel: +254 20 7200000

guests and real culinary delights are

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Lands and Property Expo

the thirD lANDs AND PrOPertY exPO cOMes tO the VillAge MArKet

By Peter Odawa, Event Manager

T

he Village Market is set to

well as expatriates in this upmarket

and a closing ceremony awards gala

host Kenya’s biggest property

area and the surrounding catchments.

night. These forums have been included

exhibition scheduled for 28

Carefully selected participating exhibi-

to offer exhibitors business-to-business

November to 1 December 2013. The

tors from Kenya’s crème de la crème

networking opportunities with various

event has a Christmas property shop-

of the property industry will attend

stakeholders and members of the

ping festival theme and is the largest

as well as financiers with products

Fourth Estate.

targeted lands and property show in

that include owner-occupier mort-

Kenya. This comprehensive expo will

gages, construction finance, diaspora

appeal to high-quality, decisive and

mortgages and group skims. All can

Event venue

targeted buyers who are yearning

claim their stake from the more than

The Village Market stands in a class

for the best bargains, which in turn

two thousand, decisive, walk-through

of its own as a vibrant and modern

should generate significant sales

visitors at the expo.

shopping, dining, business and enter-

leads for exhibitors.

The expo offers visitors an oppor-

tainment destination serving Gigiri,

tunity to sample the latest trends and

Runda, Roselyn Estate, Kitusuru, Nyari,

for property enthusiasts at The

defining styles that make up residential

Westlands, Muthaiga and Parklands

Village Market. The showcase will be a

and commercial properties in Kenya.

residents.

four-day event with great investment

It will be the best opportunity to

opportunities for Kenyans as

compare properties offered by Kenya’s

Christmas is going to come early

top developers and network with

More than an expo

potential business partners.

The Lands and Property Expo is

Networking forums

leading in the industry. “Our main aim is to place business at the core of the four-day event,” says show manager

There will be an exhibitors’ media

Peter Odawa, adding: “We are intro-

breakfast, opening ceremony cocktails

ducing more activities to engage both the exhibitors and visitors in an

‘The expo offers visitors an opportunity to sample the latest trends and defining styles that make up residential and commercial properties in Kenya’ 20

industry where customers are always demanding more.”

According to Concepts Hub, the event organisers, the market is yearning for an educative and solution oriented event. This prompted the team to carefully introduce activities before, during and after the event that are expected to change the prospectives of as many visitors and exhibitors as possible. This is the beginning of an annual event that will be celebrated by many property enthusiasts at The Village Market. See you at the show!

YOur OlD clOthes cAN helP sAVe the PlANet

Africa Collects Textiles

T

he Village Market has partnered with Dove International, a Dutch-based non-governmental organisation, in a

pioneer project to collect unused clothing, household textiles and shoes for ‘upcycling’ into reusable raw materials.

The project is called ACT! (Africa Collects Textiles) and its aim is to improve the lives of underprivileged groups. The aim is to retain all textiles and shoes in a sustainable closed loop cycle of raw materials. By donating old clothes, people can play a role in improving the environment, creating employment and funding charity projects.

The Village Market is the first shopping centre to roll out this campaign. ACT! has set up a collection point at The Village Market outside Nakumatt where shoppers can deposit their used textiles and footwear, clean and dry, in a plastic bag. ACT! then sorts and analyses the collected items using the latest technical and scientific methods to make sure they pass the optimal use test. In this way, international standards relating to ethical and legal regulations are taken into account.

Social responsibility ACT! encourages everyone to donate for a better world. The organisation accepts used trousers, tops, skirts, bed sheets, curtains, T-shirts, shoes, sandals, belts, bags, etc. You can even bring items that are ripped or broken.

For every garment and every shoe in the circulation loop, a donation to charity is made

by ACT! or the collecting partners. Collected and processed items can be used in the following ways:

‘ACT! encourages everyone to donate for a better world’ reweAr: Processed to wear again reuse: Processed into new products such as cleaning cloths DOwNcYcliNg: Reduction or breakdown into source materials such as isolation and insulating materials

uPcYcliNg: Processed and returned to producers as new material

eNergY: Thermal utilisation.

The Village Market is proud to be associated with this initiative.

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Still Here

Tintoria Drycleaners

A dynamic approach to dry cleaning

T

intoria Ltd was established in Nairobi in 1993 and has grown to become one of Kenya’s foremost laundering and

dry cleaning companies.

Tintoria specialises in executive dry cleaning

The company’s services include: • Executive dry cleaning of business attire, casual wear, ceremonial attire, etc • Laundry services for commercial and

as well as institutional and commercial laundry

corporate institutions, hotels, furnished

and dry cleaning. The company’s vision is to

apartments, educational institutions, health

offer professional dry cleaning and laundry

institutions, etc

services and to maintain quality standards and customer services at affordable rates.

Taken over by a vibrant new management in 2005, the company has shown significant growth characterised by additional corporate clients and the opening of new outlets to deal competently with the growing demand.

• Launderette services • Carpet and curtain cleaning • Cleaning of household furniture, office furniture and car seats • Tailoring and minor repairs.

Tintoria operates six days a week for walk-in customers and seven days a week for

All Tintoria employees are well trained and expe-

corporate clients, for whom it collects and

rienced in their respective fields. Members of

delivers laundry.

staff receive frequent training from consultants

Modern To ensure superior cleaning, Tintoria is

allow them to keep up with new developments such as international fabric care standards.

including such brands as Firbimatic, Ghidini,

Football

Camptel and Indorsmach from Italy and Nybort

In addition to the normal working environment,

from Denmark. Utilities, chemicals and deter-

Tintoria is involved in a football tournament at

gents are imported where necessary to ensure

Kilimani Primary School. This year’s tournament

the company produces a quality service and

runs from 21 April to the end of the year. All the

treats all garments with the required sensi-

season’s games and updates can be seen at the

equipped with modern high-quality machinery

To ensure superior cleaning, Tintoria is equipped with modern high-quality machinery tivity. Other items are obtained from reputable international companies with branches in Kenya such as Johnson Diversey Kenya Ltd. Tintoria strives to maintain the best quality finish by taking good care of garments and offering subsidiary services such as in-house repairs.

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such as Johnson Diversey and Utalii College to

tournament website (www.leftfootsports.com).

Tintoria also has a corporate social responsibility programme. Each month, staff visit children’s homes to spend time with the youngsters and supply them with food and other necessities.

Tintoria Drycleaners

Level 2, next to DHL Forwarding Tel: +254 729 329404 Email: tintoria@wananchi.com

Kaya Spa

Thai ‘body repair’ is a treat for tired muscles

I

By Amondi Buyu, Natural Wellness Practitioner, Kaya Spa, Tribe Hotel

recently had a Thai massage. If you

worn. Every word in the dictionary

have any idea of the intensity of

that describes fatigue, described me.

ebbing away, my back feels wonderful

this treatment, then ideally this is

Aching and exhausted, I lay on the

and the constant throb in my legs has

where my story would end. The expe-

floor mat like a stone, unable to move.

ceased. The session at this point consists

rience was luxurious, dynamic, fluid,

As soon as Wanna touched me, I knew

of gentle tapping and manipulation to

intuitive and deeply therapeutic.

I was in good hands. Her hands were

achieve spinal alignment. A gentle twist

warm and her energy soothing.

of the neck and it snaps back into place.

The Thai massage is a spiritual practice and an ancient healing art. It is

Sixty minutes later, my headache is

Adeptly, she firmly holds my arms and

arts and acts as a meditation for both

Relax

giver and receiver.

Using her hands, forearms, elbows,

position she murmurs “Leelac, leelac”

knees, heels and feet alternately to

(“Relax, relax”) and I allow myself to let

in-house therapist, Wanna. When you

guide me into various postures, Wanna

go of whatever is left of my pent-up

first meet her, her height, demeanour

proceeded to massage and knead my

tension. A gentle tapping on the head,

and gentle spirit may deceive you

sore, tired muscles. At a slow rhythmic

shoulders and back and the session is

into thinking that she lacks strength.

pace, my body was compressed,

over. I am undone.

Wearing comfortable Thai attire that

stretched and rocked in order to

mimics pyjamas, I walked into Wanna’s

relieve tension, stress and pain. She

flexible, I go to bed later and what I

treatment room feeling tired and

encouraged my muscles to stretch in

experience can only be referred to as

ways they had never done and flex in

a black-out. It has been ages since I

directions unknown to man. What was

experienced sleep this deep. I realise

amazing for me was that during this

that, with the number of treatments I

experience there was no discomfort.

have experienced, Thai Bodywork is

much like a gentle form of the martial

Allow me to introduce you to our

The technique used in Thai massage

flips me into a position that allows my back a full stretch. While I am in this

Relaxed, refreshed and much more

unmatched in its ability to relax and

improves flexibility, circulation and

repair at the same time. If this was a

muscle tone and adjusts the skeletal

religion, I would truly embrace it.

structure. By allowing energy to flow more freely, the massage works to alleviate problematic conditions such as lower back pain, arthritis, headaches, digestive difficulties, menstrual problems and stress-related conditions.

Promoting this free flow of energy also works to restore balance and create a deep state of relaxation and well-being

Ka ya Spa & Studio

Tribe Hotel Tel: +254 20 7120171/ 7200656 Email: kaya@tribehotel-kenya.com

for both client and practitioner.

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Escape

Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa, Zanzibar

Treat yourself to a quiet corner of paradise

T

he luxurious Hideaway of

wooden steps lead down to the soft

seeking a deeper and more authentic

sands of Nungwi Beach.

holiday experience. This is reflected

The resort is located just 55 minutes

in the resort’s traditional architecture,

Nungwi Resort & Spa, a

from the airport and the capital, Stone

the living beauty of its gardens and the

member of the Leading Hotels

Town, offering a perfect hideaway for

genuine warmth of its Zanzibar hospi-

couples, families and friends.

tality, both personal and discreet.

of the World, has opened in Zanzibar.

Stretching over 10 hectares of

Nungwi Beach is widely regarded

virgin land on the north-west coast

as the most beautiful in Zanzibar. The

of this enchanting island, the resort

absence of strong tides makes it a

Accommodation

is surrounded by exotic gardens and

pleasure to go swimming or snorkelling

Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa

thousands of tropical plants, while

in the crystal-clear water. The dreamy

features 100 luxuriously appointed

sunsets of Nungwi, with hues of burnt

oceanfront accommodations, each

orange and blushing rose dropping

with a private balcony offering fine

into the sparkling ocean, are an unfor-

views of the ocean and tropical

gettable experience.

gardens. All suites and villas are

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Hideaway of Nungwi Resort &

purpose-built to guarantee a private

Spa has been built and designed

and peaceful environment and fitted

to complement its splendid African

with stylish furniture evoking the

surroundings and the warm waters

island’s Arabic-African and colonial

of the ocean. The aim of this luxu-

heritage. They include 87 luxury junior

rious resort is to satisfy those guests

suites, seven luxury superior junior

suites, two luxury Jacuzzi suites, three prestige beach villas and one presidential oceanfront villa.

Suites come with large satellite flat screen TV sets, super king beds, modern bathroom with walk-in shower, separate WC and bidet. Also included are a direct-dial telephone, tea and coffee facilities, daily refreshed minibar, twice-daily maid service and climate controlled air conditioning as well as

springbok, ostrich, impala, crocodile

areas, a pool table, a library, board

a private and furnished balcony or

and wildebeest are on the menu.

games, table tennis, swimming, a

terrace. Interconnecting rooms are also available.

Meal plans

Drinks are served at the Sunset Bar,

tennis court, a fitness centre, kayaking,

the Horizon Terrace Cigar & Shisha

a Hobie Cat, windsurfing and a guided

Lounge and the Makuti Beach Bar.

tour of the Hideaway Botanical Gardens with its local spices and fruit

Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa offers

Conference facilities

both all-inclusive and half-board plans.

The resort has conference facilities

music and gala parties by the pool

There is a choice of fine restaurants.

available for a range of events. Facilities

through the week.

The Aqua Restaurant overlooks

include two executive boardrooms, with

the beach and offers both indoor and

an intimate atmosphere for business

alfresco dining.

meetings, training sessions or small

trees. Evening entertainment consists of local and international shows, live

Tours and excursions Visits can be arranged to Stone Town,

‘The resort features 100 luxuriously appointed oceanfront accommodations, each with a private balcony offering fine views of the ocean and tropical gardens’

the vibrant cultural heart of Zanzibar and a Unesco World Heritage Site.

Other trips include Safari Blue, offering lunch on a beautiful sandbank; trips to the Jozani Forest Reserve, home to the rare red colobus monkey; tours to the spice plantations to discover the history of Zanzibar based on the trade of cloves, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper and other spices; visits to Prison Island, just off Stone Town,

private gatherings; and a ballroom that

ideal for snorkelling and host to giant

can accommodate up to 140 seats.

turtles originating from Seychelles; and

The Hideaway Spa & Health Club

The resort’s spa offers an extensive

cultural trips to the ruins of Persian baths and Omani palaces at various locations on the island. Hideaway of Nungwi Resort & Spa is raising Nungwi to a new level of luxury.

range of services tailored to personal needs. They include hammam, hydrotherapy, body and beauty treatments and a selection of fine products to The Ishi-Teppanyaki Restaurant features the best of Oriental cuisine

make your stay a delightful experience.

sashimi as well as a teppanyaki counter

Resort activities

where diners can watch the chef at work.

Complimentary activities at Hideaway

including the freshest of sushi and

Specialising in exotic meats cooked to order over charcoal is the

To make a reservation, please contact:

Hideawa y of Nungwi Resort & Spa

Email: info@hideawaynungwi.com Direct line: +255776897629

of Nungwi Resort & Spa include an internet café, free Wi-Fi in the common

Carnivorous & More Restaurant, where

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Where angels fear to tread…

Tyre tips

By Reema Doshi, PR & Marketing Manager, Kingsway Tyres Ltd

S

ince I bought my Toyota ist three years ago, I have serviced my tyres and car reli-

giously to maintain both at optimum level. This includes checking the tyres for the correct pressure, having the tyres balanced and aligned and, of course, the regular car service.

During one of my regular checks at our head office branch on University Way, one of the workshop attendants said to me: “Madam, you need to replace your tyres.” I thought, how rude of him, I do not have tyres to replace. But then I realised he wasn’t actually talking about me but about my car tyres.

Smooth driving For the record, the tyres on my Toyota are 185/65R15 – and, yes, I read it from the sidewall of the tyre (proud of myself).

I have been eyeing Michelin’s new Energy XM2 tyres since they were launched last year. The offer of a Pothole Guarantee on these longlasting, robust, safe tyres was over at the end of last year. But I was still determined to fit them anyway. Luckily for me, Michelin, having faith in its product, extended this offer for 2013

‘The ride was smooth. I felt more in control, and driving over the potholes of our rained-on roads was a breeze’

once more. Despite being in the tyre business, I had to wait because the tyres had sold out faster than we had anticipated. Our imports manager

driving over the potholes of our

confirmed the shipping and I waited

rained-on roads was a breeze. I will

for a month to receive them. Luckily,

update you on my continued experi-

my tyre tread had not quite reached

ence with the brand-new tyres.

the 1.6 mm level for legal replacement.

Driving on my new tyres was an

For more information on Michelin Energy XM2 tyres and the Pothole

amazing experience. The ride was

Guarantee, visit our Kingsway Tyres

smooth. I felt more in control, and

branch at The Village Market.

Kingswa y Tyres

Easter special offers available for tyres and batteries

1st Level, next to Tribe Hotel Tel: +254 (20) 7120171 www.kingswaytyres.com

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Gadgets

Asus VivoBook

wiNDOws 8 cOMPutiNg iN A cOlOurFul New FOrMAt

A

n appealing new laptop

vendor and maker of the world’s best-

computer with an 11.6 inch

selling motherboards.

touch panel that makes the

As a prominent player in today’s

most of Windows 8 technology is now

digital era, ASUS designs and manu-

intuitive input, plus freedom from

available from Technology House at

factures products that perfectly meet

waiting around with two-second

The Village Market.

the needs of today’s digital home,

instant on resume to get back

office and person. Its portfolio includes

smoothly to Windows 8.

The VivoBook S200 is produced by ASUS, the leading consumer notebook

motherboards, graphic cards, optical

‘Extra thin and ultra light, the ASUS VivoBook S200 packs a full range of features and the latest technology’

drives, displays, desktops, Eee Box and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks,

Sonic Master

tablet devices, servers, multimedia and

You can also enjoy the Sonic Master

wireless solutions, networking devices

Audio Power system, which pumps

and mobile phones.

out impactful audio with a deep base

Smart Gesture ASUS features make technology seamless and immersive. Smart Gesture touchpads allow finger-easy

and wider range for the best-in-class auditory performance. Your music, movies, games and even voice take on a new dimension of sonic depth.

Sleek design Extra thin and ultra light, the ASUS VivoBook S200 packs a full range of features and the latest technology.

These colourful beauties are durable thanks to a strong metal construction, with a one-piece reinforced top protecting the display. ASUS VivoBook S200 fuses craftsmanship and performance, delivering new portable convenience and enjoyment.

Get the ASUS VivoBook S200 at:

Technolog y House

1st Level, opposite Imperial Bank Tel: +254 710 888888/ 734 510343 Email: shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke

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Village Diary

VillAge DiArY

JuNe

JulY

East Africa Designer Fair

Tuscan Furnishing Exhibition

Over 20 designers will be exhibiting their best innovative products designed to meet refined tastes and preferences. Come and explore East Africa’s design potential.

The exhibition will include the finest designs and blended decor gathered from around the world.

The collection embraces living room and bedroom furniture, bed linen, decorative accessories, wall art, unique mirrors, lighting and area rugs.

5 to 9 June Old exhibition hall time: 10 am to 7 pm

3 to 15 July New exhibition hall time: 10 am to 7 pm

Traditions

14 to 25 June New exhibition hall time: 10 am to 6 pm Kalabash Selections returns to display a collection of modern design sculptures, arts and craft items focusing on different parts of Africa.

Mvuli: A Furniture Exhibition and Sale by Sunny Daze 20 to 30 June New exhibition hall time: 10 am to 6 pm

For more information about any of the events contact The Village Market: Tel: +254 (0)20 712 2488-90 Email: pr@villagemaket-kenya.com Facebook Page: The Village Market Twitter Handle: @VillageMarket Web: www.villagemarket-kenya.com Changes can occur without further notice. Kindly confirm with the Marketing & PR Team for an up to date and accurate status of the events calendar.

Sunny Daze Furniture made from mvuli wood, is uniquely designed. The exhibition will include outdoor furniture, dining tables, picnic tables, garden seats and home accessories.

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THE VILLAGE MARKET AT A GLANCE Food & Restaurants Arlecchinno Art Caffé Bierlink Dorman’s Coffee House German Point Jiko – Tribe Hotel Khazana Orchid Osteria Gigiri Planet Yogurt Pomodoro Pizzeria Prime Cuts Deli Revive Juice Bar Ro-Ro Chinese Restaurant Ro-Ro Chinese Fast Food Sea World Seven Seafood & Grill Steers & Debonairs Pizza Tamambo Bar & Grill Taste of Africa Thai Cuisine

Fashion & Accessories Adele Dejak Athens Barton Bata

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City Walk Coco Chic Diana’s Boutique Elaine by Balala Fabric Gallery Fahari Bridal Identity Jaishiv Khazana Jit Gems Jooal Kazuri Beads Kikoy Company Kwanza Lavent Istanbul Made in Africa Mille Collines Nairobi Sports House Oltre One Way Pilotesa Sandstorm Tinga Tinga Lifestyle Trevor Collection Woolworths

Health & Beauty Belladonna Pharmacy Dream Nails Elixir Health

Grassroots Jaff’s Optical Salon Malibu Salon Natalie Spa Siam Taut Village Dental Clinic

Arts, Crafts & Gifts Arabian Corner Artz Gallery Blue Rhino Handcraft Centre Jit Crafts Kitengela Hot Glass One Der Box Slippers Glitter Toy World Wishes

Financial Services Barclays Prestige Centre Cenhi Ltd CFC Stanbic Bank Chase Bank Commercial Bank of Africa Co-op Bank ATM

A to Z

Diamond Trust Bank Eco Bank ATM Equity ATM Imperial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank NIC Bank Standard Chartered ATM Village Forex Bureau VSF International (K) Ltd

Other Services AA Driving School Bobby Pall Photography Bunson Travel Services DHL Global Forwarding Holiday Homes Kenya Kenya Airways Sales Office Kenya Valuers Estate Agents Kingsway Tyre Centre Kiwi Shop KK Security Phoenix Safaris Post Office Safaricom Service Centre Schofield & Associates Shifaz Vet Clinic Tintoria Drycleaners Village Photoshop Wynton House of Music

Essentials All Times News Stand Blue Lily Flower Shop Catermart Essential Communication Solutions H2O (Pure Flow) Moviebuster Nakumatt Nokia Shop Personal Systems Pets & Pots Power Innovations Ltd Prime Cuts Butchery Sugar Candy Technology House Westlands Sundries Zeus Development Co Ltd Zucchini Greengrocers

Recreation & Entertainment Art Exhibition Halls Dream Zone Playground Hi-Tide Water Park Pitstop Card Rides Putt-O-Mania Mini Golf Starflix Theatres Tin Man Pool Hall

Furniture & Furnishings 1001 Pots (Home DĂŠcor) Casa In Kashmir Arts Palacina Interiors Past & Present Persian Carpets Pinkopallino Sweet Dreams Tree House

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Village Market

essential contacts & INFORMATION All Times News Stand

Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 8pm Tel: 0721 888222/ 0736 313345/ 0720 695114 Email: atmina@villagemarket-kenya.com

Barclays Bank Prestige Centre

Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 8.30pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 7122741/ 7120042/ 7121963 prestige.village-market@barclays.com

Belladonna Pharmacy

Monday to Saturday: 8.30pm to 8.30pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am to 7.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122141 / 0735 122147 admin@belladonnapharmacy.com

Bonus Card

Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 5.30pm Sunday: 10am to 5pm Tel: +254 20 7122488/90 Email: bonuscard@villagemarket-kenya.com

Bunson Travel (Carlson Wagonlit Kenya)

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm Sunday: 9.30am to 12noon Tel: +254 20 7121235/7124757/7122080 info@bunsontravel.co.ke

Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday: 9am to 12noon Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 7120263/346 0710 60235/ 0737 800170

Chase Bank

Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Sunday: 11am to 2pm Tel: +254 20 2774262/ 263

Dormans Coffee Shop

Monday to Thursday: 8am to 6.30pm Friday & Saturday: 8.30am to 10pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 7pm Tel: +254 20 2082379/ 0702 978945/ 0722 589521 Email: dorman@village.co.ke

Kenya Airways Sales & Ticketing Office

Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturdays: 9am to 3pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 7121072/ 7120241 +254 20 6422790-9 Email: contact@kenya-airways.com

Kenya Commercial Bank Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday: 8.30am to 4pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 7120847 Email: villagemarket@kcb.co.ke

Management & Security Office

Safaricom Customer Care Centre Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 4272349/ 2372 Email: villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke

Shifaz Veterinary Clinic

Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturday: 9am to 12noon Sunday: 10am to 11am Public Holidays: On appointment Tel: +254 7124166/ 0722 511761/ 0733 775064

Starflix Theatres

Level 3, Opposite Superbowl Open daily Tel: +254 716 883872

Superbowl

Monday to Thursday: 9am to 11pm Friday to Sunday: 9am to midnight Tel: +254 20 7123141 Email: recreation@villagemarket-kenya.com

Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 5.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122488/90 Email: admin@villagemarket-kenya.com

The Village Market Taxi Service

Nakumatt Supermarket

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122460/ 0733 8365081/ 0722 154903 villagedental@nbi.ispkenya.com

Monday to Sunday: 8.30am to 8pm Tel: +254 20 7122507/8/9 Email: mgrvillage@nakumatt.net

NIC Bank

Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday: 9am to 11.30pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 2888791-4 0720 365036/ 0720 364993/ 0711 041791/2 Email: moveinfo@nic-bank.com

Phoenix Safaris

Available 24 hrs daily Tel: 0717 207662

Village Dental Clinic

Technology House Kenya Ltd Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 7122905/ 0722 510343 / 0734 510343/ 0710 888888 Email: shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke

Tintoria Drycleaners

Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 6pm Saturday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Tel: +254 20 7124172

Monday to Friday: 7.30pm to 6pm Saturday: 8.30am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 11am to 5pm Tel: +254 20 7122254/ 7121942 Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de

Diamond Trust Bank

Post Office

Tribe Hotel

Prime Cuts Butchery

Village Market Forex Bureau

DHL

Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 8am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 7122270/ 7122271/ 2357982 0 711 300003/ 0733 440074 Email: info@dtbkenya.co.ke

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5.30pm Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm Tel: 0735 764673

Monday to Saturday: 9am to 6pm Sunday: 9am to 3pm Tel: +254 20 2199300/ 3513506-7 Email: butchery@primecuts.co.ke

Monday to Saturday: 7am to 7pm Sunday: Closed Tel: +254 20 7122984 Email: tintoria@wananchi.com

Reservations Desk Tel: +254 20 7200000 Email: tribe@villagemarket-kenya.com

Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Sunday: 10am to 2pm Tel: +254 20 7122901/473

Zucchini Greengrocers

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Monday to Sunday: 9am to 7pm Tel: +254 20 7120403/ 0733 057063