Village Beat Magazine - Issue 40, December 2017

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A PUBLICATION OF VILL AGE MARKET

SHOP I EAT I LIVE DEC 2017 – JAN 2018

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DECEMBER 2017 – JANUARY 2018

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4 Village Social 6 Village Scene 8 Village Cares

Give your loved ones the gift of safety this festive season

10 Festive Promotion

The Jetset Holiday giveaway 2017

14 One Way

Only 'One Way'

16 Village Planner 18 New Villager 20 #VMFoodie

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Tiramisu’s special cranberry and cinnamon bread

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Enoteca - Wines from Italy

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24 #VMTravel

Sun, sand & space

26 Kingsway Tyres

Your tyre’s contact patch

28 VM Grand Opening

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All the glitz & glamour

30 A-Z of Village Market

ON SHARE OK FACEBO

32 Essential Contacts 1

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A PUBLICATION OF VILLAGE MARKET DECEMBER 2017 – JANUARY 2018

PUBLISHED BY:

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

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

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

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

SALES & ADVERTISING Damar Padwa damar@villagemarket-kenya.com Vanessa Odera vanessa@villagemarket-kenya.com

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

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his year has come to end, but at Village Market a new chapter in shopping and recreation has just begun.

After five years of really hard yet exciting work, the seventh phase of the mall is now open. If you haven’t seen it already, prepare to be blown away. As always, we are pushing the boundaries of recreation and shopping, so you can experience a new language of architecture and shopping concepts never before seen in Nairobi.

With 100 shops, 20 food outlets and a three-and-a-half star business hotel with 215 rooms and conference facilities for up to 500 guests, shoppers, diplomats, business travellers and tourists can now enjoy an assortment of features and incentives, all in one place. In this issue of Village Beat, we tell you more about these exciting features and about the grand opening event that captured the magic of the new facility.

The festive season also denotes yet another exciting occurrence at Village Market – the annual festive season shopping promotion. More than 20 shoppers will be walking away with great prizes including travel packages to Europe and Asia.

We have also featured some great outlets to kick off your holiday shopping. Whether you’re looking for some tasty treats or some neat threads, we certainly will not disappoint. With 900 parking slots available, let nothing hold you back.

Happy Holidays!

Village Village Market

@VillageMarket

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s Village Market launched a brand new phase within its shopping complex, a number of tenants had their own ceremonies to mark the official opening of their shops. Shoppers, family, friends and fellow tenants joined these outlets in their ribbon-cutting, champagne-toasting and cake-cutting festivities. In their own way they celebrated yet another milestone in their business journey – opening a branch within one of East Africa’s most prestigious malls. We welcome our new tenants to the Village Market family – a family that has grown bigger over the last 23 years.

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Village SCENE OPTICA

HOTPOINT APPLIANCES Photos courtesy of 'The Asian Weekly'

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

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Village GIVE YOUR LOVED ONES THE GIFT OF SAFETY THIS FESTIVE SEASON

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asic first aid, like placing a band-aid over a cut or stopping a nosebleed, are just some of the skills most of us are aware of. However, life’s larger dangers demand that we continuously upgrade our lifesaving abilities. It is for this reason that the African Health & Safety Academy (AHSA) has introduced effective solutions for fire emergencies.

THE ‘ZIMA MOTO’ FIRE FIGHTER This revolutionary, eco-friendly coolant comes in the form of a spray or ‘throw’ extinguisher. The ‘throw’ type is a rapid rescue fire tool that weighs no more than 700 grams. In the event of an unfortunate fire emergency, all you have to do is simply throw it into the fire. On the other hand, the ‘spray’ type is a rapid rescue fire tool in the form of an aerosol can and has a spray range of over three metres.

As smoke-suppressants, these fire extinguishers can be used on all types of fires. Due to their portability and ease-of-use, they are ideal for women, children, the elderly and the physically challanged. They do not require prior training or annual inspections either. These non-explosive, non-corrosive extinguishers have a shelf life of five years.

Get your rapid rescue tools today and ensure the safety of your family and property.

ABOUT AHSA The African Health & Safety Academy Ltd was established in Nairobi with a mission to educate, and to a certain extent eradicate, the loss of life and damage to property in the

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NOTE: Fire safety is important

AHSA: Solutions for fire emergencies country. The ability to provide effective life-saving first aid interventions requires instruction and practical training. This is especially true where it relates to potentially fatal illnesses and injuries. Procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and the Heimlich manoeuvre may be invasive, and carry a risk of further injury to the patient and the provider.

As with any training, it is more useful if it occurs before an actual emergency.

Village CARES THROW: A throwing-type extinguisher

COMPACT: Easy to use and powerful

SPRAY: Just point and spray

The African Health & Safety Academy Ltd was established in Nairobi with a mission to educate, and to a certain extent eradicate, the loss of life and damage to property in the country

FIRES: Be safe

With a clear vision of a #saferkenya AHSA is educating as many citizens as possible on the importance of safety first, prevention being better than cure and not waiting before it’s too late, so that no one is faced with a life-threatening emergency without the skills to alter a terrifying outcome.

Get in touch with AHSA to book any of our courses or find out more about the importance and benefits of first aid, emergency response training and fire safety.

The African Health & Safety Academy Ltd Tel: +255 724 155 242 or +255 724 153 545 Email: info@ahsa-ltd.com Twitter: @ahsakenya Instagram: ahsakenya Website: www.ahsa-ltd.com

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FESTIVE

promotion

THE JETSET

holiday G I V E AWAY 2017

VILLAGE MARKET’S FESTIVE SEASON PROMOTION This holiday season, Village Market shoppers stand a chance to win assorted gift vouchers and holiday packages in the Jetset Holiday giveaway.

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hoppers who take part in the promotion can compete for a host of prizes, the grand prize being a trip for two to Europe. The second and third prizes are trips to Asia and a destination in Africa, respectively.

The promotion will run from 1st December 2017 to 1st January 2018, with the grand draw taking place on 1st January 2018 at noon. Before this main event, there will be four weekly draws to award 22 lucky winners every Friday at noon.

THIS YEAR’S SPONSORS A host of corporate entities and Village Market tenants have contributed to

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the basket of exciting prizes, offering everything from holiday packages, household items and car accessories, to shopping and dinner vouchers. The sponsers include: • HIDEAWAY OF NUNGWI (ZANZIBAR) • BLUEBAY HOTEL • KINGSWAY TYRES • SAFARICOM • MOBIL CASA FURNITURE • EL BAUL • TRIBE HOTEL • KAYA SPA • THAI VILLAGE • VACATION ADVISOR KENYA LTD

Village Market tenants have lined up to add to the basket of exciting prizes, offering everything from holiday packages, household items and car accessories, to shopping and dinner vouchers HOW TO TAKE PART Spend at least KES 2,000 at any outlet at Village Market between 1st December 2017 and 1st January 2018. Visit the customer care stations with your shopping receipts for registration. The stations are well-positioned in different areas of the mall to make it as convenient as possible for shoppers to find them. Shoppers will then be registered on an electronic promotion management system where their entry details will be noted down and stored in a retrieval system. All future transactional entries will be linked to the participant’s account through a unique code that will be used to identify the shopper registered for participation during the promotion.

official to randomly pick and generate the list of winners from the electronic entries received and stored in the server during the promotion.

WINNERS Prizes can be redeemed within three (3) months from the date of notification of the winners. Winners will not be required to send money or go to any other place other than Village Market management offices to claim their prizes. Contacted winners will be required to show the SMS sent to them and their unique registration code as proof of participation and a form of identification (ID/passport) to get their prizes.

GRAND DRAW The promotion’s grand draw will take place on 1st January 2018 in the presence of Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) officials. The electronic promotion management system will be prompted by a BCLB

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GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Only entries received by the closing date specified in the advertisement will be accepted

• All participants must be of minimum age of 18 years to take part unless stated otherwise by the management

• Village Market has the right to disqualify participants if she believes that the participant(s) are not acting in conformity with the general and/or specific terms and conditions of the promotion or if the participant is otherwise fraudulently accessing the competition or unfairly influencing the course of the competition

• While voluntarily submitting to participate in the promotion, participants hereby warrant that all information submitted is true, current and complete. Village Market subsequent to Kenyan laws reserves the right to verify and/or disqualify any entrant whom to the satisfaction of the management has breached the rules whether intentional or by omission • If may be relevant, Village Market reserves the right, but not the obligation, to screen, filter and/or monitor information provided by the entrant and to edit, refuse to distribute or remove the same • Any entry relating to any personal information submitted by the entrant must be personal and relating specifically to him/her • Participants hereby warrant that their entry and all information submitted and/or distributed will not infringe the intellectual property, privacy or any other rights of any third party, and will not contain anything which is libelous, defamatory, obscene, indecent, harassing or threatening • The BCLB selected winners list, in conjunction with the mall's management team and their subsequent decisions, will be final and not subject to singular alteration by any of the parties involved • Contacted winners will be required to show the SMS sent to them and/or a unique registration code or any other collateral document availed to them by the management as proof of participation. The same should be accompanied by a form of national identification (ID card/ passport) • The Village Market staff, sponsors and their families are not eligible to participate in this promotion • Respective winners must collect all their prizes within three (3) months after the draws. Failing this the prizes shall be handed over to the Betting Control and Licensing Board

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• The Village Market reserves all rights.

• The prize is personal and is registered in the name of the winner. The prize is not transferable, exchangeable or payable in cash or other products or services. In case of refusal or non-acceptance of the prize or conditions that are inherent to the competition, the prize will not be awarded. In that case, Village Market is entitled to choose alternative winner or submit the same to BCLB • Village Market shall not be responsible for delivery of the prize or any defects (e.g. delays, strikes, damage or loss) caused during delivery by a shipping company, as may have been requested by the winner. Village Market shall not be held liable if the prize is collected or received by the winner’s kin or care-of custodian and/or steward • Subject to Kenyan laws which cannot be excluded, Village Market and her employees are not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever that is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss), or for personal injury suffered or sustained during the course of accepting or using the prizes • Village Market will at its discretion provide media coverage of the promotion, the winners and any relevant and related attributes to the event to garner publicity and have the discretion to publicise in print or video the events culminating or during the period of the promotion • All winners and participants hereby give Village Market full rights to take videos and photos for publicity and communication purposes. The images on advertisements with regard to any campaign shall be for prize illustration purposes

SPECIFIC TERMS & CONDITIONS • Unless specified in writing, the holiday prize shall not include visa, travel insurance, transportation, personal expenditure or incidental costs • The holiday package must be claimed/ redeemed by no other person except the winner as shall be determined during the joint draw.

Any transfer of the same shall not involve Village Market but left to the discretion of BCLB, partner airline or travel agency and the winner • Village Market does not take responsibility upon postponement and/or cancellation of a flight by the partner airline • All specific terms and restrictions by partner airline and holiday prize specifics terms and restrictions shall apply. It is the responsibility of the winner to obtain and carry a valid passport and any other relevant travel documents including the international certificates of vaccination required for travel and any stop over requirements as shall be directed by the partner airline • Village Market shall not be responsible for any eventuality arising from sickness, acts of terror or any other form of calamity that may occur before, during and after the duration specified in the holiday package • Subject to the applicable Kenyan law which cannot be excluded, Village Market and her employees are not responsible for any loss or damage whatsoever that is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for personal injury suffered or sustained during the period of the holiday package

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ne Way is a home-grown clothing and apparel brand that incorporates African-themed designs into a wide variety of its items.

One Way’s line of clothing includes t-shirts with cool Kenyan-inspired prints, kikoy and khanga themed shirts, linen clothing, fleeces and the ever popular safari wear that you cannot go without if you plan to spend a few days visiting a wildlife park. One Way also stocks a wide range of accessories, including leather wallets, belts and sandals – all of which are beaded with beautiful and colourful designs.

Group general manager Victor Mwitiki describes One Way as a proudly Kenyan clothing brand that appeals to all nation-

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alities. “All our clothing is made in Kenya, which is very important for us because the best way to build Kenya is to provide locally made items to a wider market,” says Victor. “Our niche was originally the tourist market. Many of our products make great gifts and souvenirs for vacationers, but we always seek to grow a larger local clientele.”

CORE VALUES One Way has been at Village Market since 2004 and Victor credits this longevity to the core values of the brand.

“We always strive to give great value for money. Alongside offering great products, we ensure that each visit is a

ONE WAY: Inspired by Kenya

pleasure to our customers. Our staff are well trained in both product knowledge and customer care. We want our clients to always have a reason to visit our store again. The future I envision for our brand is one where our clothing is available in stores at every corner.”

This holiday season, One Way will be rewarding shoppers with discounts on selected items, including a buy one get one free offer for printed polo shirts.

ONE WAY Tel: +254 725 342 332 Email: info@one-way.cc Facebook: @onewaykenya

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PLANNER Chilidzy, Lukagwa and Uhunzi 1st - 31st December 2017 Pop Up Shop, 2nd Level

This December three remarkable artisans – Chilidzy, Lukagwa and Uhunzi – come together to display captivating artistic works. Chilidzy, meaning 'graceful' in Xhosa, is a fashion brand that creates stylish outfits using Ankara fabric.

Lukagwa meaning, ‘that which has fallen from the sky’ in Buganda, is a design house specialising in jewellery using antique recycled beads. Uhunzi, which means ‘blacksmith’ in Kiswahili, deals in the recycling of aluminium to produce various home decor products. Free entry!

Kashmir Arts

3rd - 18th December 2017 Exhibition Hall, 2nd Level Kashmir Arts returns to showcase a collection of handmade furniture and home accessories to spruce up your space this festive season! Find a new style to represent the new you in the coming year. Free entry!

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Wynton’s Christmas Carols Show

Trevor Collection

Wynton House of Music will be presenting a festive season cantata show from noon on 15th December. Revel in the magic of Christmas and be swept away by the angelic voices of Wynton’s carol singers as they perform festive favourites from various corners of the shopping complex.

Shoes, bags, dresses and everything that makes a woman happy. Trevor Collection's pop up sale this festive season promises mind-blowing offers for women that love style. Free entry!

15th December 2017

For bookings and inquiries, email: damar@villagemarket-kenya.com or vanessa@villagemarket-kenya.com or call +254 (0)20 7122 488

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20th - 31st December 2017 Exhibition Hall, 2nd Level

Village PLANNER Peter Kenyanya

15th - 27th December 2017 Rooftop Gallery, 3rd Level Drawing inspiration from nature, renowned wood and soapstone sculptor Peter Kenyanya will be showcasing a series of abstract pieces this festive season. Free entry!

Aga Khan School

4th - 9th January 2018 Exhibition Hall, 2nd Level The Aga Khan School art department will present art pieces from emerging student artists. Take time after the long festive season to experience raw talent by future artists. Free entry!

Christmas Family Fun Day

Kashmir Arts

Enjoy this festive season at Village Market with lots of fun activities for the whole family. Your kids can take part in various activities such as cupcake decorating, arts and crafts, interactive games, puppet shows, magic shows, bouncy castles, Santa’s grotto and so much more. Be amazed and inspired by NHP – Nairobi Horns Project – who will perform at Village Market on Christmas Day.

Handmade furniture and handwoven carpets – the perfect way to start the New Year. Add some warmth and colour to your spaces courtesy of Kashmir Arts.

Free entry!

25th December 2017

11th - 22nd January 2018 Exhibition Hall, 2nd Level

Made in Kenya Pop-Up

By Mungai and Grace 1st January - 31st January 2018 Pop Up Shop, 2nd Level

Exceptionally talented Mungai crafts handmade ceramics for your interior and exterior spaces. Grace makes everyday items looks extra ordinary with Ankara fabric. Visit and support the Made in Kenya pop-up. Free entry!

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BOSSINI Be Happy!

Bossini offers a full range of goodvalue-for-money casual wear products for the family. The fashion brand launched in December 2013 at Village Market. Bossini’s green label is a reflection of nature and represents growth and energy, perfectly matching the positive essence of Bossini’s brand value.

The brand’s signature lamp icon symbolises brightness and enthusiasm. Bossini aims to make customers feel warm on the inside, with a positive and optimistic attitude on the outside.

JENNYFER Bossini is not just any fashion brand.

The store offers apparel of good quality in numerous choices. The shop’s layout, customer service, quality and marketing concepts are designed to make all customers feel good and happy!

Jennyfer is the French benchmark brand for fast-fashion females in their teens and twenties.

Jennyfer was founded in 1985.

Within three years, the fashion brand had opened 100 stores. Today Jennyfer has 500 outlets in different parts of the world.

Jennyfer offers females under 25 the latest fashion trends at affordable prices. Hip fashion lovers can find new products at the store every three weeks.

BOSSINI

JENNYFER

Tel: +254 719 614 691 Website: www.deaconsea.com Facebook: Deacons East Africa

Website: www.jennyfer.com Facebook: brand.jennyfer Instagram: jennyfer

ACCESSORIZE WITH STYLE

CELIO

Accessorize With Style is a premium accessory brand offering women accessible and affordable high street jewellery. Accessorize embraces a contemporary, high street look and feel, which is the driving force behind the brand’s quality, style and variety.

The new Accessorize shop at Village Market offers a full range of handbags, scarves, watches, sunglasses and selected footwear and apparel.

Be part of the passionate following of happy clients who consider Accessorize a must-shop destination in East Africa.

Celio was founded in 1985 and is a global multi-specialist brand in men’s ready-to-wear. The brand has stepped up its international expansion by cementing its presence with the Celio Club urban-style line. With more than 1,100 stores established in nearly 50 countries on five continents, Celio is well ahead in meeting the taste of its customers, all while charming their hearts and sense of fashion.

ACCESSORIZE WITH STYLE Tel: +254 771 628 568 Email: village@accessorize.co.ke Facebook: @accessorizewithstyle

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CELIO Opening soon

NEW AFTA EATS AFTA EATS is on a mission to elevate the common dessert into a healthier, tastier and all together better experience for all to enjoy.

They do that by using real ingredients with no additives and no preservatives, and all without compromising on taste or experience.

For instance, their frozen yogurt range is made from the highest quality natural ingredients and lovingly developed by expert gelato makers. AFTA EATS offers a wide range of sugar-free frozen desserts, as well as vegan sorbets for those wishing to have a dairy-free alternative.

ROCOMAMAS AFTA EATS believes in respecting good produce and constantly strives to showcase the best of what nature has to offer. Their smoothie range is kept really simple. They get the best in-season produce, add their signature frozen yogurt or sorbet of your choice and 100% natural juice flavour. Nothing else.

Visit AFTA EATS for more of these delectable delights that include ice cream, chocolates and coffee.

RocoMamas – a trendy, fast and casual dining restaurant – is proud to have opened its doors at Village Market Kenya. With the slogan 'we’re not normal', RocoMamas’ customisable menu is definitely one of a kind.

Their artisanal-style Smash Burgers (where the burger patty is smashed on a hot grill to seal in the juices), ribs and wings have garnered a loyal following of burger enthusiasts and foodies over the past couple of years.

Wash it all down with a cold craft beer or one of our killer gourmet shakes. The laid-back rock ‘n’ roll vibe makes it perfect for hanging out with friends and family, a quick business

ROCOMAMAS AFTA EATS Opening soon

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Tel: +254 743 162 600 Website: www.rocomamas.com Facebook: @RocoMamasNairobi

lunch or if you’re in a hurry, you can grab a quick takeaway to go. Once you’ve had a taste of RocoMamas, you’ll definitely question settling for normal again!

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TIRAMISU’S SPECIAL AND CINNAMON BREAD

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The festive season is a time for baking, whether you’re making holiday breads, cookies, pies or other goodies. Our bakers at Tiramisu love to experiment with unique flavours to offer signature breads just for you. We love the tradition and skill that goes into baking artisanal breads, traditional Italian pastries and French gateaux. It’s the fresh, natural ingredients, the skill of our bakers and the time we patiently take to create the perfect treat that gets everyone talking. And all best enjoyed with our aromatic coffee from the heart of Naples. Besides, isn’t it all about la dolce vita?

CHALLAH BREAD WITH HONEY & CINNAMON

CRANBERRY & CINNAMON BREAD This holiday season Tiramisu brings to you a very special cranberry and cinnamon bread. The bread is best served toasted, where the rich flavours come to life.

Cranberry and cinnamon bread lends itself beautifully to a grilled cheese sandwich. If any of the loaf survives long enough to go stale, it can be used to make a festive batch of French toast.

Cranberry and cinnamon bread will keep at room temperature in a bread tin for three to four days. For longer storage, slice the loaf of bread, put it into a large freezer bag and then freeze it for up to two months. That way you can pop the frozen slices in the toaster as needed.

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Challah bread with honey and cinnamon is a traditional Jewish braided bread. An unbelievably tender loaf that is so fluffy and soft, it melts on your tongue. Even then, it still boasts enough structure to hold up to the toaster or better yet, a French toast batter.

Challah bread with honey and cinnamon is perfect for a Christmas breakfast or as a holiday baking treat. It serves up wonderfully with cinnamon honey butter.

CINNAMON HONEY BUTTER RECIPE Ingredients • 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter, room temperature • 1 cup powdered sugar • 1 cup honey • 2 teaspoons cinnamon

Instructions Whisk your mixer to beat the butter for one minute.

Add the powdered sugar, honey and cinnamon.

Beat on low until the powdered sugar is incorporated, then beat on medium for a short while.

Scrape the sides and bottom, and then beat again until it is smooth.

Store how you normally store butter.

(Put it in the fridge if you plan on keeping it for longer. Either way it should be served room temperature.)

TIRAMISU Tel: +254 702 993 254 Email: info@tiramisubakery.co.ke Facebook: @tiramisubakerykenya

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ENOTECA Tel: +254 723 650 909 Email: info@enoteca.agency Website: www.enoteca.agency Facebook: @outofitaly

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noteca is a wine retail concept that offers a wide selection of wines from Italy at Village Market. Nebiat Tekle-Corino, proprietor of this establishment, credits her fatherin-law, a winemaker, for introducing her to the finer delights of Italian wine and cuisine. Seeing a gap in the Kenyan market, Nebiat set up Enoteca back in 2012 to provide a selection of Sicilian wines to fellow wine lovers.

According to Nebiat, the wines in stock are those from wineries most representative of the region they come from, including wineries that provide a lower price range for customers. Current customers have particularly taken a liking to Prosecco, but there are wines available for all tastes and occasions.

Apart from wine, Enoteca also imports Sicilian olive oil and a variety of pesto, pâtés and sauces that bring authentic Italian flavour to your dishes. Enoteca’s olive oil has also proven to be a popular food item, with Nebiat saying she is happy to keep up with the demand.

Enoteca (plural: enoteche) is an Italian word that is derived from the Greek word, which literally means 'wine repository.' It is used to describe a special type of local or regional wine shop that originated in Italy. The concept of an enoteca has also spread to some other countries. Enoteche have expanded north of the Alps to Austria under the German name Vinothek and from Austria to Germany. A genuine enoteca is primarily directed at giving visitors or tourists the possibility to taste these wines at a reasonable fee and possibly to buy them. Courtesy of Wikipedia.com Having moved Enoteca to the newly expanded wing of Village Market, Nebiat promises an even better experience for shoppers. “We have some pre-Christmas offers and discounts available this holiday season. We will also have wine tasting from 5pm to 8pm daily, so that customers can learn more about our wines and also be able to better select the ones they prefer the most.”

With well-trained and friendly staff ready to assist you in making your selections, Enoteca promises total satisfaction for your palette every time you pay a visit to this little corner of Italy at Village Market.

ENOTECA: Italy's finest

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SUN, & SPACE!

Occupying 500 metres of idyllic Indian Ocean beachfront on Zanzibar’s eastern coast, Bluebay offers an authentic experience of Zanzibar where modern amenities combine with traditional décor. Guests are well-pampered and can enjoy a wide range of wining and dining venues alongside a host of leisure facilities which includes the famous Oasis Spa.

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luebay was one of the first hotels in Zanzibar and so was lucky enough to select the best stretch of beach on the island.

With 500 metres of spectacular beach front, no other hotel in Zanzibar has so few rooms on such a large parcel of property.

Guests can enjoy a unique feeling of space, with large rooms and expansive verandas offering superior sea views.

Bluebay is an environmentally conscious property. All of its hot water is produced by solar units, while all waste water is recycled and used in the gardens. The Government of Zanzibar has recognised Bluebay with an award for its efforts in preserving the environment.

While staying at the hotel, guests can also enjoy the facilities

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offered by Bluebay’s neighbouring sister property, Sultan Sands Island Resort.

Ideally located on Zanzibar’s finest beach, Sultan Sands offers an exquisite experience of Zanzibar, featuring rich culture, beautiful beaches and the world’s warmest welcome.

Attractive Arabic Bluebay Hotels Zanzibar architecture and Tel: +255 774 413 321 cool open spaces create a relaxed +255 774 413 322 ambience, whilst first +255 774 413 323 class facilities ensure Email: mail@bluebayzanzibar.com ultimate comfort.

BLUEBAY: Sun, sea and sand

SULTAN SANDS: A warm welcome

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Kingsway TYRES

YOUR TYRE’S contact PATCH

By Reema Doshi

KINGSWAY TYRES – PR & MARKETING MANAGER

A car tyre is the only point of contact between the vehicle and the road surface. It serves as a link between the vehicle and the road ensuring safety at all times. The part of a passenger tyre that is in actual contact with the road is about the size of the palm of your hand, whereas the part in contact with the road for a truck tyre is about the size of two palms.

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he legal minimum tyre tread depth for a passenger tyre is 1.6mm. Anything close to or at the same level as 1.6mm means that your tyres are due for replacement.

In addition to steering, acceleration and braking, the contact patch also aids in cornering, grip and comfort. The contact patch in tyres also supports the entire weight of the vehicle, receives steering commands and avoids obstacles.

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HOW TO CHECK YOUR TYRE’S TREAD DEPTH All tyres have tread depth indicators positioned on the tyre outer sidewall by a Bibendum (as in the case of Michelin tyres), or a triangular mark. These marks

TREAD: Check the depth

lead to a notch inside the tyre that is set at 1.6mm. The notch allows one to easily check the tyre’s tread depth. It is advisable to check it regularly. This guarantees maximum traction and grip, helping you avoid any unpleasant surprises. Your safety depends on a good level of tread depth because: • Tread disperses water from underneath your tyre, helping to maintain control. The more tread you

It is advisable to check it regularly.

This guarantees maximum traction and grip, helping you avoid any unpleasant surprises

have remaining on your tyres, the more you will reduce the risk of aqua planning. • Tread grips to the road affecting the distance you require for braking. Ensure a regular tyre check for tyre pressure, balancing, alignment, tyre rotation to avoid uneven tyre wear and for maximum road safety.

To replace your tyres or have them checked, visit any of our Kingsway Tyres service centres countrywide.

KINGSWAY TYRES TYRES: Check regularly

Tel: 020 712 0171 or 073 369 9514 Email: village@kingswaytyrescom www.kingswaytyres.com Facebook: Kingsway Tyres

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VILLAGE MARKET UNVEILS RETAIL SECTION IN A NIGHT OF POMP & COLOUR

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Igathe, Cabinet (Left to right) Deputy Governor of Nairobi Polycarp of Environment Judi ry Secretary of Tourism Najib Balala, Cabinet Secreta u Kazung Dan Wakhungu, Cabinet Secretary of Mining

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(Left to right) Director Mehraz Ehsani, Cabin et Secretary of Tourism Na jib Balala, Aarja Shah Project Manager of the upcoming Trademark Ho tel

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t was a night of glitz and glamour as Village Market officially opened yet another section of the shopping and recreation complex to the public. On Friday 24th November, Nairobi’s elite, investors, retail enthusiasts, and government officials gathered at Village Market to witness the grand opening of phase seven of the mall.

The section of the mall had been under construction for close to five years at a cost of KES 4 billion. Now complete with a tenant occupancy rate of 95%, it was time for the big reveal.

The event was graced by Cabinet Secretaries Najib Balala (Tourism), Dan Kazungu (Mining) and Judy Wakhungu (Environment). Nairobi’s Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe was also present.

The recently completed retail section of the mall adds 230,000 square feet of lettable space to the development’s footprint, yielding over 100 new shops to the project.

Designed by Les Harbottle and Symbion Consulting Group, the seventh expansion phase includes the addition of over 900 parking bays, a business and conferencing hotel, a 14,000 square foot indoor play area for children, a trampoline

Of all our expansion projects, this has been the most exciting park, laser tag, 11-pin bowling, a food market and a 30,000 sq ft gym (the largest in the region), all of which will open in the first quarter of 2018.

Speaking during the event, Village Market’s Managing Director Hamed Ehsani noted the significance of the new development. He said, “Of all our expansion projects, this has been the most exciting. Village Market, throughout the years, has sought to understand the needs and desires of Nairobi, and to push the boundaries of retail and recreation by introducing the most cutting-edge concepts from around the world.”

INTERNATIONAL

Shah, Deputy (Left to right) Director Manish ctor Mehraz Dire he, Igat carp Governor Poly ni Ehsa h Jale ctor Dire Ehsani,

The retail space has already attracted a number of international operators, heralding their entry into the East African market. Established South African major gym brand Ignite Fitness will open their first Kenyan location at Village Market, a 30,000 sq ft space with professional fitness instructors offering over 100 fitness classes every day. South African clothing brands Foschini, Celio and Markham will operate alongside French designer label Jennyfer, marking their respective entries to the region.

VM'S MD: Hamed Ehsani

GLAMOUR: Grand opening

Evelyn Ngenga, the mall’s PR and Marketing Manager, said, “We are extremely excited by the number of young Kenyan brands opening at Village Market.”

Designing Africa Collective – a shop

by Kenyan fashion influencer and stylist Diana Opoti – represents several Kenyan and African designers. Homegrown fashion label One Hundred Years continues their expansion and Brown’s Cheese opens their first retail outlet in the brandnew Food Market.

Ehsani noted, “With this new phase, our customers will appreciate a new language of architecture and experience new shopping concepts that did not previously exist in Nairobi.”

Environment Cabinent Secretary Judy Wakhungu took the opportunity to congratulate Village Market for this achievement and for being the first mall to comply with the ban of plastic bags. "We are impressed and fascinated. Hongera!"

Tourism Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala noted the level of investment that it had taken to put up such a facility, and reiterated his efforts together with Deputy Governor Polycarp Igathe to guarantee an environment that favors similar investments.

Trademark Hotel – the development’s hospitality component – is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2018. The 215 room hotel will feature conferencing facilities for up to 500 people and a rooftop pool. Tribe Hotel – the group’s first venture into hospitality – is a 137room luxury boutique hotel.

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A-Z

of

VILLAGE MARKET list of outlets

ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS • • • • • • • • •

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

ESSENTIALS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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All Times News Stand Between the Lines Blue Lily Flower Shop Bose Systems Credible Sounds* Hi Kitchen* Hotpoint* Lorenzo Professional Drycleaners MAC Instore* Miniso* Nakumatt Optica Limited* Power Innovations Ltd Techmart Technology House Text Book Centre* Tintoria Drycleaners Village Supermarket* Zucchini Greengrocers

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

100 Years* Adidas* Accessorize Adele Dejak Bartons Bata Bossini Canali at Rodeo Drive City Walk Coco Chic Designing Africa Collective* El Baul* Elias Jewellers Erita Jewels* Eunique Africa Limited* Fabric Gallery Foschini* Jaishiv Khazana Jennyfer* JIT Gems JL Autobiography* Jooal Joo & Co* Kazuri Beads Kikoy Company KSHMR* K-Shoe Made in Africa Markham* Mille Collines

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Mocca Moksh Nairobi Sports House Oda Omo* One Way Palmers Patrick Mavros Rose Jewellery* Salvatore Di Francisca Sandstorm Sterns* SK Collection* Smart Baby* Titans Trevor Collection Vivo Activewear* Woolworths Yaka Yeke Zinj Design*

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

Barclays Prestige Centre Cenhi Ltd CFC Stanbic Bank ATM Chase Bank Commercial Bank of Africa Co-op Bank ATM Diamond Trust Bank Eco-Bank ATM Equity ATM I&M ATM

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Kenya Commercial Bank NIC Bank Standard Chartered ATM Taipan Forex Bureau VFS International (K) Ltd

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

Absolute Chocolate** Activation Kitchen** Afta Eats* Alexandre’s Chocolatier* Anise** Art Caffe Barfee** Brown's Cheese** Casa Jamon** East Food Market Pop-Up** Hallo Bella* Han Ji Corner** Jiko – Tribe Hotel Karel Lounge* Keventers** Khazana Restaurant Lebanese Restaurant* Mambo Gelato Mugg & Bean* Nyama Mama Obento** Off the Rocks** Orchid Restaurant

A-Z of VILLAGE MARKET • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Osteria Gigiri Pizza Hut* Pomodoro Pizzeria Prime Cuts Rocco Mama* Saffa Limited** Sofra Spring Valley Coffee** Stamford* Steakhouse* Taste of Africa Thai Village Tiramisu Tribe – Pastry Shop** Urban Gourmet Burger Zeeshan/Roti Chicken** Zucchini Ice Cream**

FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS • • • • • •

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

HEALTH & BEAUTY • • • • • • • • • • •

Belladonna Pharmacy Dream Nails Elixir Health Goodlife Grassroots Haute Perfumerie Healthy U* Jaff’s Optical Lintons Beauty World M.A.C Mado Cosmetics*

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MP Shah* Salon Malibu Salon Natalie Village Dental Clinic Yves Rocher

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

AA Kenya Airtel Store Arabian Corner Bobby Pall Photography DHL Groom Studio* Ignite Gym* Kenya Airways Sales Office Kenya Valuers Estate Agents Kingsway Tyres Limited Kiwi Shop Nikon* Phoenix Safaris Post Office Safaricom Service Centre

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Samsung Shifaz Veterinary Clinic Telkom Kenya* Versatile Photographers* Village Photoshop Village Service Centre Cobbler Tailor • Wynton House of Music

RECREATION • • • •

Bowling Children’s Play Area Gymboree Trampoline Park

* New or coming soon ** Food market outlets

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ESSENTIAL

contacts Adèle Dejak

DHL

Post Office

Tintoria Drycleaners

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

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

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

Diamond Trust Bank

Prime Cuts Butchery

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

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

Barclays Bank Prestige Centre

Kenya Airways Sales & Ticketing Office

Safaricom Service Centre

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

Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturdays: 9am to 3pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed 0711 022 790 / 91 / 82 villagemarketsales@kenya-airways.com

All Times News Stand

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

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Kenya Commercial Bank 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

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

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

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

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

Tribe Hotel Reservations Desk 020 7200000 reservations@tribehotel-kenya.com

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