Village Beat Magazine - Issue 38, August 2017

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A PUBLICATION OF VILL AGE MARKET

SHOP I EAT I LIVE AUG – SEPT 2017

Worth

the wait!

VILLAGE MARKET SET TO UNVEIL NEW SHOPS, HOTEL AND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION CENTRE

2 Editorial 4 Village Social 6 Village Scene

in THIS issue

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AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2017

Village Market set to unveil new outlets, hotel & recreation facility

12 Village Cares

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Village Market’s initiative to eradicate plastic bags

14 Hand-Painted Pop!

An exhibition by Elaine Kehew

16 Village Planner 18 Fashion

Adèle Dejak

19 Kashmir Arts 20 #VMFoodie

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A taste of the East

22 #VMFoodie

OK Orchid!

24 #VMTravel

The greatest show on earth

26 Book Reviews

Between the lines

28 Kingsway Tyres

New line of BFGoodrich truck and bus tyres

30 A-Z of Village Market 32 Essential Contacts

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A PUBLICATION OF VILLAGE MARKET AUGUST – SEPTEMBER 2017

PUBLISHED BY:

VILLAGE MARKET PO Box 100-00621 Village Market Tel: 020 7122488/90 Email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com admin@villagemarket-kenya.com

EDITORIAL COORDINATION BY: The Writing Agency (K) info@thewritingagency.co.ke

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CONTRIBUTORS: Damar Padwa James Njoroge Reema Doshi The Writing Agency (K)

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DISTRIBUTION: Village Market

HEAD OF PR & MARKETING: Evelyn Ngenga eve@villagemarket-kenya.com

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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. © 2017 Village Market

WE ARE GOING

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t’s been five years since Village Market embarked on a massive expansion project to increase its brand offering.

Now in its finishing touches, the shopping complex is set to unveil another 40 new outlets, various recreation facilities, and a brand new hotel. Hamed Ehsani, Village Market’s managing director, took time off his busy schedule to fill us in on this exciting news.

This edition of Village Beat features a brand new restaurant with a culinary experience straight from the streets of Seoul.

Not to be left out is Orchid, with a delectable menu inspired by a century of Persian cooking. Kashmir Arts goes ahead to liven up our homes with carpets and furniture from India, Pakistan, Kashmir, and Afghanistan.

East Africa continues to grapple with the challenge polythene bags pose on the environment. The Kenyan government has made a bold step to rid the country of this menace by September 2017. This move is bound to have an impact on shopping centres and shopping trends across the country.

However, Village Market has made a commitment to be plastic-bag free one month early, through a unique campaign that will see all its shoppers get durable, reusable and pretty shopping bags for free. Read about this interesting conservation campaign right here and get a bag of your own too.

And if indeed good karma is in the air, nature will thank you well for taking part in this.

Just wait and see!

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CANADA @ 150 9th July

Village Market joined Canadians worldwide in celebrating the country’s sesquicentennial anniversary by participating in the Canada Cup Charity Golf Tournament held at the Windsor Golf and Country Club.

There was a large corporate representation at the event from Jubilee Insurance, Ethiopian Airlines, Le Grenier A Pain, Heineken, Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts, Serena Hotels, Windsor, Acacia, Brew Bistro & Lounge, Canapure and Air Canada.

After the tournament, participants, spectator, and sponsors got to network and enjoy an evening reception which included a prize-giving ceremony and a charity auction. Proceeds from the auction were donated to Macs Children’s Home, which supports vulnerable children in Nairobi. The home is supported by the Canadian High Commission.

FATHER’S DAY AT VM 18th June

Father's Day is celebrated worldwide to recognise the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This year, Village Market celebrated Father’s Day by hosting a fun packed weekend with exciting activities for dads and kids to enjoy and bond over. Activities included Kids & Canvas, LEGO, Photobooth, Kinect video games and a Kids & Dad creative workshop. Fathers who spent KES 5,000 or more at Village Market got a chance to spin the Wheel of Gifts for a chance to walk away with exciting prizes such as bluetooth headsets and tool boxes for the DIY handy dad.

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Village SCENE NUMI CRICKET CHALLENGE 12th-15th July

The Numi Cricket Challenge bowled off in Nairobi on July 12th. Held at the Nairobi Gymkhana, Simba Union and Ruaraka Grounds, the tournament attracted over 400 players from more than 30 teams. Village Market was among the corporate sponsors who came together to promote cricket especially among underprivileged youth. The tournaments were organised by Starfield Sports Ltd and the Obuya Brothers. Together they share a vision of developing cricket in Kenya, and using cricket to help develop the society.

DIABETES WALK 8th July

TROPHIES: Numi Cricket Challenge

Village Market staff, shoppers, tenants and their families took part in a diabetes charity walk in July. The event, organised by the Kenya Diabetes Management & Information Centre, saw various corporate organisations and schools walk for 11 km not only to burn some calories but also save lives. Funds raised during this event went towards the purchase of insulin for needy children who require the drug to survive.

Let us all join hands to fight diabetes by supporting those affected and by adopting a healthy lifestyle. For more information on how you can help, you can get in touch with Kenya Diabetes Management & Information Centre on +254 720 895442 or e-mail info@dmi.or.ke.

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Village SCENE VM GAME NIGHT 15th July

FUN & GAMES: VM's latest monthly event

Village Market’s latest monthly event, Game Night, keeps growing in popularity and attendance. On 15th July, friends and family went head-to-head in various board games.

Games played included Checkers, Chess, Scrabble, Monopoly, Backgammon, Jenga and Connect Four. 34 contestants also took part in a blitz chess tournament led by Paras Gudka of Motochess Ventures. The nine-round FIDE-rated event was played at a time control of five minutes per player per game. Prizes were presented after the event. Mehul Gohil, Kenya's fourth ranked active player by FIDE rating was awarded 1st place, Joseph Methu had the next best result, followed by Vasanth Ramesh. Seriousness aside, Game Night is a great place to socialise over a great meal and a board game. And of course, there’s the tragic comedy of watching an entire Jenga tower crumble to the ground!

URBAN NIGHT 30th June

Music lovers flocked the food court at Village Market for the June edition of Urban Nite.

Ricky na Marafiki put on an ecstatic performance of Afro Jazz that kept the crowd on its feet. Everyone in attendance, young and old, sang along to the band's popular hits. Certainly a night to remember!

To host your event at Village Market, email damar@villagemarket-kenya.com or pr@villagemarket-kenya.com

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WORTH

the wait!

VILLAGE MARKET SET TO UNVEIL NEW OUTLETS, A HOTEL & A REVOLUTIONARY, ONE-OF-A-KIND FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT AND RECREATION CENTRE (FERC) IN AFRICA

From a coffee plantation in 1992, Village Market has steadily grown to provide a one-stop shopping and recreation experience for Nairobi.

With the long awaited expansion of the mall nearing completion, Managing Director Hamed Ehsani spoke to Village Beat about Village Market’s unique market position and his expectations of the future.

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WORTH

the wait!

How has Village Market been able to maintain its status as one of Africa’s best-known shopping and recreation destinations?

do fall short in the selection of concepts, location, and estimation of the size and requirements of the market. This naturally dilutes the market and in times of uncertainty, people will rely on the names and brands that they trust. These challenges also come with great opportunities. A smart management team will identify and make use of these opportunities to strengthen their position in the market, and I believe that this is one of our strengths.

To maintain a brand, one has to maintain the standards that the shoppers and visitors have grown to expect. One also needs to constantly improve the shopping centre’s offering and keep up with the times. These have been the key elements that have formed Village Market’s evolution. Just like in any bustling city, our shoppers appreciate change and new ideas or else they get bored of having the same experience over and over. Balancing the process of change is important in mall management and it is our hope that our new expansion is an indication of how we view the market and what its needs are.

What is the future of Village Market as a shopping attraction in the years to come?

How is the expansion expected to change the shopping experience at Village Market?

Online shopping is gaining popularity throughout the world and so shopping alone cannot be the motive for attracting customers into the shopping centres.

Entertainment, ambiance, enhanced customer service, security and convenience have become more important than ever before. Having the right mix of shops and providing increased value is crucial to any shopping facility. The expansion at Village Market is a combination of all these factors and much more.

Our customers will now experience a new language of architecture and they will visit new concepts that did not previously exist in Nairobi. They will be able to enjoy new food and entertainment areas, shop at new boutique stores while enjoying some of famous Kenyan brands that they trust. Along with new recreational facilities, Village Market will change Nairobi’s shopping landscape completely.

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Our customers will now experience a new language of architecture and they will visit new concepts that did not previously exist in Nairobi What are your thoughts on the increasing number of shopping malls within and outside the city?

It is a healthy sign when an industry grows, but it is also important that such growth is planned for and put into action based on reliable data and good market information. Some of the new developments

MR EHSANI: MD of Village Market

Our new expansion will be the latest offering in the market and will provide interesting choices for our shoppers. I envision a great response to the world class recreation and entertainment that we have lined up. Health and fitness will attract large numbers to our new concepts, and choices of food at Village Market will be amazingly wide. We will become the food capital of Nairobi.

Shoppers will be assured of choice in every aspect, as well as value for their money. In the meantime, we continue to look at areas we can improve on. For instance; we are improving our customer relations to even higher standards, as well as adding to our already popular exhibition and event venue with a new hotel, catering and events centre.

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SOME FACTS ABOUT PLASTIC BAGS THAT YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW:

VILLAGE MARKET’S INITIATIVE TO ERADICATE PLASTIC BAGS

HARMFUL: This plastic isn't fantastic

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he negative impact of plastic bags on the environment cannot be overstated.

A single plastic bag will take 700 years to start decomposing and a further 1,000 years to fully break down. This means that all the plastic that has ever been produced has not degraded yet.

A large percentage of plastic bags are dumped in the trash or along the roadside. These eventually end up in our water bodies. According to the United Nations Environmental Programme (UNEP), plastic bags contribute to the 8 million tonnes of plastic that leak into the ocean every year. At current rates, by 2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans than fish, wreaking havoc on the marine ecosystems, wildlife and tourism.

Following the Kenyan government’s nationwide ban on single-use plastic bags, Village Market has made a commitment to be plastic bag free, one month early. In support of the government’s initiative, Village Market has launched a pro-environment campaign named ‘Jeans In Bags Out.’ The ‘Jeans In Bags Out’ campaign encourages shoppers to bring in their old jeans and have them

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repurposed into durable shopping bags for free.

Village Market is working with a group of tailors from Kibera who will transform the jeans, on-site, into fashionable multi-use bags. This month-long campaign will offer shoppers a long-term alternative to plastic bags.

Speaking about the campaign, Village Market’s Managing Director Hamed Ehsani noted: “Village Market is committed to the environment and the community. We are proud to be the first mall in Kenya to embrace the new policy and set an example for other companies to adopt this important change.”

JEANS IN BAGS OUT The ‘Jeans In Bags Out’ activation will take place at the food court from July 27th to August 28th 2017. Shoppers can drop off their old jeans and pick up their bags anytime from 11.00 am to 5.00 pm.

BAGS OF STYLE: Some of the new bags on display

• 160,000 plastic bags are used globally every second!

• 5 trillion plastic bags are produced yearly. Side by side, they can encircle the world 7 times • The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which is a floating landfill of garbage in the Pacific twice the size of Texas, is mostly composed of plastic • In 2008, a sperm whale was found beached in California. It died due to the more than 22 kilos of plastic found in its stomach • Plastic bags remain toxic even after they break down. A plastic bag doesn’t biodegrade, it photodegrades. This means that it will breakdown into smaller and smaller toxic bits of itself, then bleed and contaminate the environment • Plastic bags were introduced to supermarkets in 1977 • The average family will use 60 plastic bags on four visits to the supermarket • Only 1-3% of plastic bags are recycled worldwide • Plastic bags cause the death of many marine animals when they are mistaken for food • In the North Pacific Ocean, there are six times more plastic debris than plankton • Plastic bags are produced using petroleum, natural gas and other chemicals. Its production is toxic to the environment.

(Source: http://www.theworldcounts.com/ stories/interesting-facts-about-plastic-bags)

Village Market continues to play a key role in various benevolent activities throughout the year. Should you wish make a difference through any of our charity initiatives, email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com or call 020 712 2488/90

ELAINE

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HAND -painted POP! AN EXHIBITION BY ELAINE KEHEW From 1-4 September, renowned artist Elaine Kehew will be showcasing her recent work at Village Market’s Exhibition Hall.

VB had a chance to speak to her on her upcoming exhibition.

How would you describe your technique?

I use a few different methods. Often I begin by making a small sketch, which is a combination of pencil and digital collage, to get the size of the objects and the placement correct. Then, I free-hand the design on to a canvas. If the type is very specific, like it is in the advertisements and logos, I will draw it using a projector.

I them paint by hand, which is where you get the slight imperfections. I use fluid acrylic paint and a floppy brush so that the lines are smooth and even.

What is Hand-Painted Pop about?

This is will be an exhibition of 30 original oil and acrylic paintings and woodcut prints, all on the theme of Kenya or East Africa’s consumer culture.

Why the focus on this particular subject matter?

I was really struck by the crisis of the unga (maize flour) shortage, and the impact that it has had on my family, friends, neighbours and all of the people of Kenya.

I wanted to portray how commercial enterprise is embedded in our everyday lives and to have some fun with the imagery. I also find that the packaging in Kenya and the advertising is different to that in the West, and wanted to highlight those differences.

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What exactly is pop art?

Pop art is, to me, accessible fine art using imagery found in everyday life. That means that a loaf of Supaloaf bread or a bottle of Fanta is fair game for inclusion.

Of course, this started with Jasper Johns and Andy Warhol in the United States, and Warhol has been a huge influence for me. Often with symbols or signs (think Where can people see numbers, targets or your work? road signs) that are incorporated into paintI love it when people visit my studio. You can book ings. For me, and for a a visit by sending an email to elaine@elainekehew. lot of people, it gives a com or follow me on Facebook www.facebook. way into art that may com/elainekehewart or Instagram www.instahave been inaccessible gram.com/elainekehew. Everyone’s welcome to in the past. I don’t think my exhibition at Village Market in September. We will have a kids’ art should be elite, but day on Saturday 2nd September from 2pm-4pm in the afternoon rather for everyone to during which we will make a pop art painting. enjoy and relate to.

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JUNE

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JULY

Kashmir Arts

1st to 10th August Exhibition Hall, Second Level Kashmir Arts will be exhibiting a collection of carpets, handmade furniture and accessories to spruce up your home.

Their newly refurbished shop next to the food court offers an exciting shopping experience. Free entry!

Trevor Collection Pop-Up Sale

Tshilidzi and Friends

A lady can never have enough shoes or handbags! (Just ask Imelda Marcos). The Trevor Collection pop-up sale will feature designer favourites for those in need of some much-needed retail therapy. Free entry!

Due to public demand, Tshilidzi and friends extend their pop-up experience in the month of August. Enjoy a collection of home interiors, fashion and accessories – all beautifully designed, well-cut and precisely stitched. Pair your find with unique leather and brass accessories.

Everything from beautiful mirrors and bedazzled kitchenware will add a much needed spark to your space. Free entry!

25th to 31st August Exhibition Hall, Second Level

1st to 31st August Pop-Up Store, Second Level

Event dates are subject to changes. For bookings and inquiries, email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com or call +254 (0)20 7122488

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Hand-Painted Pop by Elaine Kehew 1st to 4th September Exhibition Hall, Second Level

Elaine Kehew’s work of art is always a breath of fresh air! She is an authentic artist who draws inspiration from her environment. We are excited to host this four-day hand-painted pop exhibition.

Free entry!

Village PLANNER Credible Jewels and Waza Wazi

1st to 30th September Pop Up Store, Second Level Credible Jewels is a local jewellery company based in Nairobi, Kenya.

They exclusively work with genuine freshwater pearls, precious and semiprecious stones, brass and silver to create exquisite African themed jewellery.

Waza Wazi is a local brand that has grown to become an internationally renowned fire brand in functional leather work. Free entry!

Mobil Casa Furniture

Little Art Gallery

Mobil Casa Furniture make a return to Village Market after a long break to showcase their new furniture collection lovingly made by hand in Kenya. Free entry!

Little Art Gallery, through William Ndwiga, curates thought-provoking art pieces from well-known and upcoming artists. We are looking forward to an exciting show, so clear your calendars. Free entry!

6th to 18th September Exhibition Hall, Second Level

Girlfriends Confidential 16th September Rooftop Gallery

Ladies build each other up! Girlfriends Confidential is a platform to engage and share ideas that will propel women to the next level in their personal lives, careers and relationships. Come with your girlfriends for an afternoon of meaningful conversations. Free entry!

20th to 25th September Exhibition Hall

Nobri Kenya Limited

28th September to 9th October Exhibition Hall, Second Level Nobri Kenya Limited will exhibit the finest home interiors, fashion and accessories proudly made in the USA. Their debut at Village Market will offer shoppers a variety of branded products that are not to be found anywhere else in the country. Free entry!

FASHION:

adèle dejak

OWN YOUR STYLE Adèle Dejak is a brand of luxury accessories designed and handcrafted in Nairobi, Kenya. Each accessory is a unique, handmade piece of art, sourced from materials in Africa. The collection of jewellery and handbags is a brand of Magikgrace Art and Design Ltd. All fashion pieces are assembled by some of the most talented artisans in Kenya who use distinctive local products. These products include Ankole cow horn, recycled metals, West African beads, 24-karat gold leaf appliqué and recycled glass beads, among other materials.

SUSTAINABLE & HANDCRAFTED The Adèle Dejak collection is a witness to the brand’s love for genuine African arts and crafts, and a culture that celebrates beauty, diversity and design. African artisans blend age-old cultures of adornment with a truly cutting-edge design approach. This work is further enhanced in the best designing centres in the UK and Italy. The result is a wearable art piece, when adorned, empowers women and makes them truly stand out in a crowd. This is, in fact, the very driving force in attaining these dynamic collections – to make every woman feel the privilege of wearing an absolutely unique African piece!

ADÈLE DEJAK: Luxury accessories

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kashmir ARTS

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Kashmir Arts Limited has been at Village Market for 14 years, offering handmade carpets and hardwood furniture of the best quality. Rauf, the manager at Kashmir Arts, spoke to Village Beat about why it’s the place to visit for those looking to brighten their homes with a piece of the finest decor from the Middle East.

Tell us a little about Kashmir Arts:

Kashmir Arts specialises in handmade carpets and hardwood furniture. Our carpets are imported from India, Pakistan, Kashmir and Afghanistan; these countries have a long history in handmade carpet weaving. Carpets have been a symbol of

KASHMIR ARTS: Carpets and furniture

No two pieces are alike – each pattern is unique, just like a painting or sculpture status and royalty in these regions, and we bring the finest of these works of art to your home.

What makes these carpets works of art?

The carpets you find here are handmade.

No two pieces are alike – each pattern is unique, just like a painting or sculpture.

The carpets are woven from wool, cotton or silk. Currently, we have over one thousand pieces at our shop here at Village Market.

How can I tell which carpet is the best for my house?

If you like a few pieces and can’t make up your mind, we can bring them all to your house for a fitting. This way, you can see how they all look in your house and keep the ones you like the most. Kashmir Arts delivers to its customers anywhere in Nairobi.

Other than carpets, what else can shoppers find at Kashmir Arts?

We also have a wide range of furniture imported from India and made from hardwood. Our home decor pieces such as cushion covers are designed to brighten up your living spaces. As always, our focus is on providing the best quality items at the most competitive prices. We also have frequent sales and discount offers, so customers can also be assured of finding a great deal on fantastic items.

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taste OF THE east

The latest addition to Village Market is East – an Asian street food restaurant with a fresh twist. AJ Lee, the proprietor of East, spoke to #VMFoodie on what to expect at Village Market’s newest dining experience.

Does East have vegetarian options on the menu?

What is East all about?

Like the name suggests, East brings a taste of Seoul street food to Village Market’s food court.

Our menu is very unique in that many of the items are not what you would commonly find in any of the Asian restaurants currently operating in Nairobi. We specialise in items that are popular as street food in Korea. At East, we give traditional Asian dishes a modern twist. We create something fast yet fresh and unique to a food court.

Fifteen minutes should be the longest time one should expect to wait for a freshly prepared meal.

What are some of the menu items customers should be excited to try for the first time in Nairobi?

One of the popular street food items in Korea is the Rice Stix. We also have Bulgogi, which is Korean barbecued beef.

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We have a fully dedicated vegetarian section in our kitchen to ensure that there is no contact between the vegetarian food and any meat. There is a vegetarian preparation area, vegetarian sink to wash the ingredients, as well as a separate vegetarian deep fryer and of course woks.

All our meals are freshly made and there is no pre-cooked food. We prep sauces and marinade the beef a day before. We don’t cut corners with ingredients. Our vegetables come from Zucchini and our meat and poultry is supplied by Farmers Choice. We do our best to make sure everything is good, clean and fast.

What are some of your favourites on the menu?

For those who like spicy dishes, I would recommend the Dakgalbi, which is our spicy chicken topped off with mozzarella cheese. For a spicy

pork dish, the crispy pork belly is my favourite marinated with the home-made kimchi. I would also recommend the black bean noodles, which is a delicious vegetarian noodle dish made with black bean sauce and topped off with fresh cucumber.

As the newest entrant at Village Market’s food court, what should customers expect at East?

Expect new flavours and a taste of the Far East.

Our food is as authentic as it would be in Seoul.

And our prices are very affordable as it would be in the streets of Seoul.

We have a wide variety of dishes to cater to different tastes and we have specials every month. Everyone will definitely find something to enjoy at East.

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orchid!

Orchid at Village Market’s food court brings the best of Persian cuisine freshly prepared to excite your tastebuds. Mohammed Khosrojerdi, owner of Orchid restaurant, had a chat with #VMFoodie about why every Orchid diner falls in love at first taste.

What is the Orchid experience in your words?

In Iran, there is a saying that a good perfume sells itself. I would say it’s the same with Orchid: you have to try it for yourself to believe how good it is. In my experience, 95 per cent of our diners are extremely satisfied after their first visit. We serve authentic Persian dishes that are rooted in a century-old tradition of cooking methods.

At Orchid, each ingredient has been carefully chosen for rich and healthy culinary experience.

What are some of the items on the Orchid menu?

Our menu consists of both meat and vegetable dishes. Twenty-five per cent of the meat dishes are stewed while the majority are barbecued

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There are a wide variety of dishes made from chicken, beef, lamb ORCHID: The best Persian and goat. We marinate our meats cuisine with natural ingredients, using our very own recipes. I find that the stews are popular with those who which is steamed are familiar with Persian cuisine, but the barbecue with saffron to dishes are a hit with everyone who tries them for give it a unique the first time. taste. For those familiar with Persian dishes, the Fesenjan What would you recommend is something worth having. We also offer to anyone trying out Orchid home and office delivery service around the for the first time?

Village Market area from 11 am to 9 pm. Come The barbecue dishes at Orchid are excellent for experience a taste of Orchid for yourself. We large groups and families who wish to try various guarantee you will have your thumbs up even as meat dishes. I would also recommend our rice, you eat.

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THE SHOW ON EARTH The wildebeest migration is indeed worth waiting for

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he Great Migration is one of the most spectacular events in the world. Millions of nomadic wildebeest migrate between the Masai Mara and the Serengeti during the months of June and July.

Those that arrive safely to the Masai Mara move further into the grassland to graze the endless and plentiful lush green plains. It is also the wildebeest mating season. Dominant bulls outshine each other while calling out to potential mates, filling the plains – in numbers and in sound.

MARA TRIANGLE The spectacle is at its peak when large herds of wildebeest gather on the shores of the crocodile-infested Mara River in the Mara Triangle. Getting ready to cross the river, the herds grow more and more agitated. Crocodiles move in place patiently while other carnivores stealthily wait on the other side for a possible meal. Overwhelmed by their nerves, some wildebeest jump into the river, triggering a mammalian avalanche pouring down into the Mara River. Prey comes face to face with predator – survival of the fittest.

Most visitors marvel at the spectacle of the famous river crossings but the true attraction of the migration is the sight of more than 1.2 million wildebeest, one million Burchell’s zebra and Thomson’s gazelle and about 20,000 eland filling the entire stretch of landscape. The shifting columns of the herds as they traverse the valleys and the hills is worth capturing. There is nothing else like this on earth.

At the end of October, when most of the grass in the Mara savannah has been depleted, the wildebeest prepare to move southwards towards the Serengeti. Scientists believe that the old wildebeest can sense water up to a distance of 50 km away using lightning and thunder as the guiding light. These patriarchs will urge the herds onwards in search of water and greener pastures.

And yet again begin the cycle of life.

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MIGRATION: A truly magical event

The shifting columns of the herds as they traverse the valleys and the hills is worth capturing

PHOENIX SAFARIS CONTACT DETAILS Our Booking Office is located at Village Market opposite the exhibition hall, next to the Kazuri Beads Shop.

Tel: +254 (0)20-765 00 66/+254 (0)20-50 10 200 Mobile: +254 (0) 7 21-65 08 89/+254 (0)7 33 26 16 46 E-mail: info@phoenix-safaris.de Web: www.phoenix-safaris.de Facebook: www.facebook.com/phoenixsafaris

Mara Siria Tented Bush Camp & Cottages is the perfect choice for this authentic safari experience. Perched on top of the Siria Escarpment, the eco-friendly camp offers absolute stunning views. With only twelve tents and two cottages, individual service for every guest is guaranteed. The camp is not fenced and antelopes, zebras and other animals often stop by to graze or to quench their thirst at the nearby waterhole.

GAME DRIVES Facilities include a lounge, a restaurant, a wine cellar and a plunge pool. Guests can enjoy ‘Out of Africa’-style bush meals and sundowners with spectacular backdrops. Game drive activities range from early morning drives with breakfast out in the savannah. The drives begin just before sunrise allowing guests to enjoy the crisp air, calm atmosphere and the opportunity to witness predators either hunting or feeding on their prey. Fullday game drives include a picnic lunch and go on until dawn. All in the Mara Triangle along the Mara River!

Book your front row seat with Phoenix Safaris. We offer road and flying packages that suit our guests’ needs.

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BOOK

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BETWEEN the LINES WHISPER AT DAWN Frank Coates

THE BOOK OF JOY SWING TIME His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu with Douglas Abrams

Nobel Peace Prize Laureates His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu have survived more than fifty years of exile and the soul-crushing violence of oppression.

Despite their hardships — or, as they would say, because of them — they are two of the most joyful people on the planet. In April 2015, Archbishop Tutu travelled to the Dalai Lama’s home in Dharamsala, India, to celebrate His Holiness’s 80th birthday and to create what they hoped would be a gift for others. They looked back on their long lives to answer a single burning question: How do we find joy in the face of life’s inevitable suffering?

They traded intimate stories, teased each other continually, and shared their spiritual practices. By the end of a week filled with laughter and punctuated with tears, these two global heroes had stared into the abyss and despair of our time and revealed how to live a life brimming with joy. This book offers us a rare opportunity to experience their astonishing and unprecedented week together, from the first embrace to the final goodbye.

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Zadie Smith

Two brown girls dream of being dancers — but only one, Tracey, has talent. The other has ideas: about rhythm and time, about black bodies and black music, what constitutes a tribe, or makes a person truly free. It’s a close but complicated childhood friendship that ends abruptly in their early twenties, never to be revisited, but never quite forgotten, either.

Tracey makes it to the chorus line but struggles with adult life, while her friend leaves the old neighbourhood behind, traveling the world as an assistant to a famous singer, Aimee, observing close up how the one percent live.

But when Aimee develops grand philanthropic ambitions, the story moves from London to West Africa, where diaspora tourists travel back in time to find their roots, young men risk their lives to escape into a different future, the women dance just like Tracey — the same twists, the same shakes — and the origins of a profound inequality are not a matter of distant history, but a present dance to the music of time.

It’s the dawn of the 20th century. Dan Sullivan, a young Queensland drover, signs up for an adventure fighting the Boers, only to discover that the horrors of war go beyond the battlefields. In East Africa, a railway crosses a wilderness populated by an unimaginable throng of wild animals. It is the golden age of the white hunter – men whose exciting lives entice the wealthy to go in search of big, dangerous game.

After many failed attempts on the Dark Continent, old Bill Freeman sees his chance to make his fortune in East Africa as a hunter and convinces newly-arrived Dan to join his fledgling safari company. Freeman Safaris prospers with rich clients prepared to pay well for the chance to bag a hunting trophy. Dan learns the trade but discovers that stalking big game is only part of the danger of escorting the clients and their pampered wives.

The dysfunctional Freeman family join Bill, but Africa has ways to test the best intentions. Bill’s young granddaughter, Liz, falls in love with Dan and with Africa, but tragedy forces her to return to Australia and her uncaring grandmother. Years later, as the shadow of the Great War falls across the continent, Liz returns to Africa and the man she has dreamed about since childhood. But Dan has secrets that threaten to shatter their love, and he must finally decide what courage truly means.

THE SPY

Paulo Coelho Her only crime was to be an independent woman.

When Mata Hari arrived in Paris she was penniless. Within months she was the most celebrated woman in the city. As a dancer, she shocked and delighted audiences; as a courtesan, she bewitched the era’s richest and most powerful men. But as paranoia consumed a country at war, Mata Hari’s lifestyle brought her under suspicion. In 1917, she was arrested in her hotel room on the Champs Elysees, and accused of espionage.

Told in Mata Hari’s voice through her final letter, The Spy is the unforgettable story of a woman who dared to defy convention and who paid the ultimate price.

BETWEEN THE LINES 1st Floor, New Wing +254 (0)708 098188 wsundries@nbi.ispkenya.com

Kingsway TYRES

new line of BFGOODRICH TRUCK AND BUS TYRES

By Reema Doshi

KINGSWAY TYRES – PR & MARKETING MANAGER

E

arlier this year, BF Goodrich – in conjunction with Kingsway Tyres Ltd – launched a new line of tyres for trucks and buses.

The BFGoodrich Route Control and Cross Control are designed for on and off-road applications. In a statement, Shantanu Deshpande, Marketing Director Truck & Bus Tyres for Michelin Africa, India & the Middle East (AIM), said that BFGoodrich was delighted to offer its latest product to the Kenyan market – a sector that plays an important part in Michelin’s global growth story. “By introducing these new tyre lines in the region, we intend to meet the growing needs of local truck and bus customers who demand international quality as well as reliable and robust tyres at an affordable price.”

ROUTE CONTROL VS CROSS CONTROL The BFGoodrich Route Control tyre is designed especially for regional and highway use, offering an even tread wear for end-users. It is built to better withstand irregular wear by optimising the tyre’s contact patch and pressure distribution.

The Route Control tyre has also been tested to ensure minimised sidewall damage and abrasion, especially on dual fitment. Its reinforced crown further protects the entire tyre from road-hazard damages.

The BFGoodrich Cross Control tyre is designed specifically for on-road and off-road use, offering end-users a durable and cut-resistant product performance for

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CAPTION:

From left; Kingsway Director Minar Sangavi, Director Vikash Shah, CEO Aashit Shah, Executive Director Kamal Shah, Group MD Dr. Manoj Shah, official launch by CEO Kenya Transporters Association Alfayo Ofuke, Commercial Director Michelin Freddie Stoeffler and Partnership Program Manager Michelin Srinivas Chitturi at BFGoodrich Truck Tyre Launch at Mombasa on 16th March, 2017. the most demanding usage conditions. Its aggressive block tread pattern provides high grip from the new to worn-out phases of the tyre. The Cross Control tyre comes with a special anti-cut and chip tread that reduces the risk of damage.

TESTED FOR KENYAN ROADS Speaking at the launch, Mr. Aashit Shah, Chief Executive Officer for Kingsway Tyres Ltd noted: “As the sole distributor

of BFGoodrich tyres in Kenya, Kingsway Tyres has been providing quality BFGoodrich tyres in the 4x4 range. We are certainly proud to make available this proven brand in the bus and truck tyre range in various sizes. These tyres have been tested for our road conditions and will be available at competitive prices.

The tyres can also be retreaded using the Michelin Cold process retreading (RECAMIC) at our retread factories both in Nairobi and Mombasa.”

KINGSWAY TYRES

Ground Floor, Next to Tribe Hotel Tel: 020 7120171 or 0733 699514 Email: village@kingswaytyres.com www.kingswaytyres.com Facebook: Kingswaytyres

A-Z of

VILLAGE MARKET list of outlets

ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS • • • • • • • •

Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass Artz Gallery Blue Rhino Enoteca Handcraft Centre Kalabash The Cedar Box Toy World

ESSENTIALS • • • • • • • • •

All Times Between the Lines Blue Lily Flower Shop Bose Systems Nakumatt Power Innovations Ltd Technology House Techmart Zucchini Greengrocers

FASHION AND ACCESSORIES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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Accessorize Adèle Dejak Bartons Bata Bossini Canali at Rodeo Drive City Walk Coco Chic Elias Jewellers Fabric Gallery Jaishiv Khazana JIT Gems Kazuri Beads Kikoy Company K-Shoe Made in Africa Mille Collines Mocca

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Moksh Nairobi Sports House One Way Palmers Patrick Mavros Salvatore Di Francisca Sandstorm Titans Trevor Collection Woolworths Yaka Yeke

FINANCIAL SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Barclays Prestige Centre Cenhi Ltd CFC Stanbic Bank ATM Chase Bank Commercial Bank of Africa Co-op Bank ATM Diamond Trust Bank Equity ATM I&M ATM Kenya Commercial Bank NIC Bank Standard Chartered ATM Taipan Forex Bureau VFS International (K) Ltd

FOOD & RESTAURANTS • • • • • • • • • • • •

Art Caffe East Jiko – Tribe Hotel Khazana Restaurant Mambo Gelato Nyama Mama Orchid Restaurant Osteria Gigiri Pizza Hut Planet Yogurt Pomodoro Pizzeria Prime Cuts

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Sofra Taste of Africa Thai Village Tiramisu Urban Gourmet Burger

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS • • • • • •

Kartel Kashmir Arts Past & Present Pinkopallino Gallery Rus Interiors Sweet Dreams

HEALTH & BEAUTY • • • • • • • • •

Belladonna Pharmacy Dream Nails Elixir Health Grassroots Haute Perfumerie Jaff’s Optical Lintons Beauty World M.A.C Salon Malibu

• Salon Natalie • Village Dental Clinic • Yves Rocher

OTHER SERVICES • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

AA Kenya Airtel Store Arabian Corner Bobby Pall Photography DHL Kenya Airways Sales Office Kenya Valuers Estate Agents Kingsway Tyres Limited Kiwi Shop Phoenix Safaris Post Office Safaricom Service Centre Samsung Shifaz Veterinary Clinic Tintoria Drycleaners Village Photoshop Village Service Centre Cobbler Tailor Wynton House of Music

ESSENTIAL

contacts Adèle Dejak

Diamond Trust Bank

Prime Cuts Butchery

Tribe Hotel

Monday to Saturday: 9am to 7pm Sunday: 11am to 5pm 0714 946 266 sales@adeledejak.com

Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 4pm 020 7122270 / 71; 02357982 0711 300003; 0733 440074 info@dtbkenya.co.ke

Monday: 9am to 6pm Tuesday to Saturday: 9am to 7pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 5pm 020 2199300; 020 3513506/7 butchery@primecuts.co.ke

Reservations Desk 020 7200000 reservations@tribehotel-kenya.com

Kenya Airways Sales & Ticketing Office

Safaricom Customer Care Centre

Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturdays: 9am to 3pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed 0711022709 / 91 / 92 / 81 / 82 villagemarketsales@kenya-airways.com

Monday to Friday: 9am to 7pm Saturday: 9am to 7pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 5pm 0722 00 23 72 villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke

Kenya Commercial Bank

Samsung

Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday: 8.30am to 4.00pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed 020 7122012 / 7122003 / 7120483 villagemarket@kcb.co.ke

Monday-Saturday: 9am to 7pm Sunday: 10am to 5pm 0721 170 145 verahb@tricom.co.ke

All Times News Stand Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 8pm 0721 888222; 0736 313345; 0717 866 009 alltimesvillage@gmail.com

Barclays Bank Prestige Centre Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 8.30pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm 020 7122741 / 7120042 / 7121963 prestige.village-market@barclays.com

Belladonna Pharmacy Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 8.30pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am to 7.30pm 0715 945 228; 0738 996104 pharmacy@belladonnahealthcare.com

Bonus Card Monday to Saturday: 8.00am to 6.00pm Sunday: 10am to 6pm 020 7122488 / 90 bonuscard@villagemarket-kenya.com

Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturday: 9am to 4pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 11am to 2pm 0710 602 351; 020 712 03 46

Chase Bank Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 2pm Sunday: 10am to 2pm 0703074590 / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5

DHL Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 6pm Saturday: 9.30am to 4.00pm 0711 017 133

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Nakumatt Supermarket Monday to Sunday: 10.00am to 8pm 0722 204 936 mgr_village@nakumatt.net

NIC Bank Monday to Friday: 8:30am to 7pm Saturday: 8:30am to 4pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed 0711041 871; 0711 041 891; 0711 041 732 customercare@nic-bank.com

Shifaz Veterinary Clinic Monday to Saturday: 9am to 6pm Sunday: 11am to 1 pm Public Holidays: On appointment 0722 511761; 0733 775064

Taipan Forex Bureau Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Sunday: 10am to 2pm 020 7122901 / 473

Technology House Kenya Ltd

Monday to Friday: 7.30pm to 6:30pm Saturday: 8.30am to 6:30pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 11am to 5pm 0721 650 889; 020 50 10 200 info@phoenix-safaris.de

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm 020 7122905; 0722 510343; 0734 510343; 0710 888888 shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke

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

Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm 020 7122460; 0719 671 980; 0722 154903 Villagedental2015@gmail.com

VM Management Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 5pm Saturday: 8:30am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 5.00pm 020 7122488 / 90 admin@villagemarket-kenya.com

VM Security Office Open: 24/7 0721 943 556

Village Market Taxi Service Available 24hrs daily 0717 207662

Zucchini Greengrocers

Phoenix Safaris

Post Office

Village Dental Clinic

Tintoria Drycleaners Monday to Saturday: 7am to 7pm Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed 0729 329 404 operationsmanager@tintoria.co.ke

Monday to Saturday: 8am to 8pm Sunday: 9am-7pm 0726 333 446 0721 333 446