beat. Village
A PUBLICATION OF THE VILLAGE MARKET AUGUST–SEPTEMBER
2016
PUBLISHED BY:
THE VILLAGE MARKET P.O Box 100-00621 The Village Market Tel: 020 7122488/90 Email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com admin@villagemarket-kenya.com
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CONTRIBUTORS: Ann Gitari Ndinda Kioko Oyunga Pala Phoenix Safaris Reema Doshi Vered Ehsani
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The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the publisher, or any other organisation associated with this publication. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions. © 2016 The Village Market
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EDITORIAL
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e dedicate this edition of Village Beat to new expatriates who have finally arrived in this magical country called Kenya. Just in case you imagined no one cares about your arrival (other than your new boss) well, we do. Which is why we have put together this issue to get you settled in fast! To start you off is a bit of an intro to your neighbourhood – schools, hospitals, parks, entertainment options and of course a list of other embassies whose staff you might want to make friends with. Next is a little fact sheet on Kenya. Our wellness section will help you deal with the stress of settling in a new, bustling city while explaining how to acclimatise to Nairobi’s somewhat erratic climate. Our special edition of Between the Lines covers the current literary scene in Kenya and some must-read books by Kenyan authors. In-house travel agent, Phoenix Safaris, fills you in on nearby sights and sounds to experience, before you venture off the beaten track into the wilder parts of the country. We also interview a local restaurant owner in a bid to answer one question: What exactly is Kenyan cuisine? And finally, Girlfriends Confidential host Oyunga Pala returns with the ‘Unofficial Expatriate’s Guide to Kenya’. This issue is your trusted companion, at least one you want to hang onto until the culture shock dissipates. Karibu Kenya!