Village Beat Magazine - Issue 43, June 2018

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A PUBLICATION OF VILL AGE MARKET

SHOP I EAT I LIVE JUNE – JULY 2018

feel the VICTORY

2 Editorial

in THIS issue JUNE – JULY 2018

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4 Village Social 6 Village Scene

Celebrating Kenyan dads International Schools Fair Mother’s Day Game night

10 Bonus Card

Frequently Asked Questions

12 Village Cares

Village Market celebrates World Environment Day

14 New Villager

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16 Village Planner

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Designers Pop-Up

18 World Cup at the Mall 22 Trademark by Tribe

An intellectual property

24 Brookhouse Schools

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Art exhibition

26 Kingsway Tyres

The right battery for your car

28 #VMFoodie

Channel your inner Willy Wonka and get ready for a sugar rush

ON SHARE OK O B FACE

30 Village Dental Clinic

A holistic approach to dentistry

31 A-Z of Village Market 1

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A PUBLICATION OF VILLAGE MARKET JUNE – JULY 2018

PUBLISHED BY

VILLAGE MARKET P.O. Box 100-00621, Village Market Tel: 020 7122 488/90 Email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com admin@villagemarket-kenya.com

celebrating the

SALES & ADVERTISING

Damar Padwa – damar@villagemarket-kenya.com Vanessa Odera – vanessa@villagemarket-kenya.com Tel: 020 7122 488

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CONTRIBUTORS

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The Writing Agency (K) – info@thewritingagency.co.ke www.thewritingagency.co.ke Tel: 0704 229 927 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. © 2018 Village Market

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WORLD CUP

eality TV doesn’t get much better than the World Cup. The actors are real, the matches are genuine and the scores give us much to talk about for years on end. The World Cup has seen lesser-known countries gain the respect of the world, etching their way into history books; such great names as Pele, Zidane, Maradona and Cruyff.

The month-long event has brought much glory to nations, just as it has brought players and fans to tears. Beyond club-level leagues, championships and friendly matches, the World Cup offers us a chance to see our favourite football players represent their countries in the global arena.

This is not an event to be missed. At one point in your life, someone will ask you whether you were there when Diego Maradona gave us the famous Hand of God goal, or if indeed Senegal once beat France, knocking them out of the first round of the games. But thanks to technology and all the ways we capture and share special moments, we don’t have to confirm that Luis Suarez has got into trouble a number of times for biting fellow players on the field!

At Village Market, the World Cup isn’t just about football. It’s about bringing people from around the world together, celebrating their wins and commiserating with them in their losses. It’s about making new friends, learning new ways to celebrate, experiencing new cultures and creating one big family out of all the many small ones that have made the shopping complex their second home.

What better place to experience all these moments than at the heart of Nairobi’s diplomatic district? With 61 HD TV screens, more than 40 international food outlets, an open-air food court and ample parking, Village Market is the perfect spot to catch every minute of the World Cup. We are ready for you!

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CELEBRATING KENYAN DADS 17th – 31st May

Village Market was the host of a photography exhibition titled #KenyanDads. The showcase was inspired by #SwedishDads – a photo exhibition about gender-aware modern men that has its roots in Sweden. In similar fashion, the #KenyanDads exhibition demonstrated the important role of fatherhood using 28 of the best photographs submitted by Kenyan families to the Swedish embassy.

The exhibition took place at the Food Court from 17th to 31st May and gave a rare glimpse into the lives of Kenyan fathers and their joys, struggles and views on fatherhood.

Some decades ago, the number of dads around the world using their paternal leave was very low. This changed in 1974 when Sweden became the first country to introduce paternal leave. What followed was a dramatic change in the attitude towards parenting among fathers, which has led to an increase in the amount of leave they take with their children. Today, if you travel to almost any Swedish city, you will see hordes of proud fathers pushing prams and playing with their children.

However, when Swedish photographer Johan Bävman became a father, he found that there was a lack of role models that men could relate to as parents. This led him to put together a photo book titled Swedish Dads, which portrays men on parental leave with their children. The book in turn led to the #SwedishDads photo exhibition, based on portraits of some of the few fathers who have chosen to stay at home with their children for at least six months. The #SwedishDads photo project has had a tremendous impact and has since spread across the globe.

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Village SCENE

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS FAIR 27th – 29th April

Village Market hosted the International Schools Fair in April at the Lower Food Court area. The three-day event brought together major international schools in the country, as well as several suppliers and industry players. The popular exhibition gives parents and service providers a chance to engage with the administrations of various international schools in Kenya. ISF is held twice a year with this being the third edition of the fair. Given its prime location within Nairobi’s diplomatic district, this is just one of the many events that Village Market has successfully pioneered in its 23 years of operations.

To take part in the next International Schools Fair to be held later this year, contact: damar@villagemarket-kenya.com

EVENT STANDS: The three-day event was a success

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Village SCENE MOTHER’S DAY 13th May

Mother’s Day is for many people the one day in the year when they can show their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures. The day is marked across the world by giving cards and flowers to mums or enjoying a wonderful meal with them. This year, Village Market treated mums visiting the mall to a special concert at the Food Court and Courtyard. Ricky Na Marafiki and Mackinlay & the Band played a series of hits to the delight of many families marking Mother’s Day. New tenant, Ignite Fitness, got things rolling with an afro-beat fitness workout session reserved for mothers and their daughters. Health services provider, AAR, also offered free nutrition and dentistry consultation. With lots of Mother’s Day discounts and offers across Village Market, shoppers were able to pick up some special gifts for their mum all week!

GAME NIGHT 21st April

Once again, families and friends flocked the Village Market Food Court for an evening full of board games, fun and food. Game Night is an event organised by Village Market management. The event takes place once every two months and brings together people of all ages. For the kids, game night is enjoyable, builds good sportsmanship and challenges their wit as they engage in tournaments of chess, Connect Four and Jenga. The older crowd tends to enjoy Monopoly, Scrabble and Backgammon.

Terrian Chess Academy has been hosting chess competitions during Game Night. These games draw a large pool of young and old participants and spectators. Terrian Chess Academy is one of the few FIDE (World Chess Federation) endorsed academies in the world whose mission is to identify and nurture talent. The academy trains children from as young as five years on how to approach life holistically using the game of chess, which has been proven to be an effective educational tool. Game Night allows friends and families to relate in a conducive environment on a regular basis, creating an emotional bank of good memories and positive vibes.

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

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Bonus CARD

FREQUENTLY ASKED ON BONUS CARD

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after every redemption. To redeem your points, you can visit the Bonus Card desk with your card in hand. To redeem KES 1000, you need to have accumulated 2446 points. The least amount one can redeem is KES 500.

Q: What is Bonus Card?

Bonus Card is the loyalty programme designed to reward shoppers with gifts, discount vouchers and exclusive access to events, simply for shopping at Village Market.

Q: How does it work?

For every KES 500 spent at Village Market, shoppers accrue nine points to their Bonus Card account. After signing up to the programme, members can present their receipts at any Bonus Card desk at Village Market to have their accounts updated.

Q: How do I get to know my account balance?

Every time your points are updated, our representative will issue you with a printed receipt detailing the points earned and the total points accrued. The same applies

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Q: What’s in it for me?

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At any given time, you can redeem your points to pay for parking, visit the spa or go on a safari. Thanks to our many tenants, we have a long list of products and services on which you can spend your well-earned bonus points.

What’s more, you get to participate in Bonus Card promotions all through the year and win great prizes for you and your family. Every end of the year, we hold a grand event dubbed the Bonus Card Cocktail to thank our loyal shoppers and let them know what’s in store for them during the festive season and the year ahead.

Q: How do I sign up?

Please visit either of our two Bonus Card desks with a copy of your ID or passport details. It takes less than three minutes to fill in the Bonus Card registration

form and you get to acquire a membership card instantly.

Q: Anything else I should know?

BONUS CARD: Sign up today to start earning points

Bonus Card accepts receipts up to three months old from the date they are presented. So make a point of visiting us as often as possible, preferably on the same day or week you get your shopping done. Bonus Card desks are open 7 days a week; Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm, Saturday 8:30am to 6pm and Sunday 10am to 6pm. We are in the process of establishing four more desks to be situated at key locations within the mall. This is meant to improve our service delivery to our ever-growing membership.

Village VILLAGE MARKET CELEBRATES WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY

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orld Environment Day (WED) is marked every 5th June as an international day set aside by the United Nations to raise awareness on the challenges facing the environment. This year the theme Beat Plastic Pollution calls on everyone to take the threat of plastic more seriously by refusing the kind you cannot reuse.

Worldwide, the retail sector is largely responsible for the distribution of everyday single use lightweight plastic bags, bottles and packaging material that end up as plastic waste. Plastic bags can take up to 1,000 years to decompose, while plastic bottles take more than 450 years. This means that the very first manufactured plastic bags have not fully decomposed yet! Once a plastic bag is disposed off, it photo-degrades (as opposed to bio-degrading), releasing harmful particles into our air, water and land ecosystem.

The challenge with plastic production is that an estimated 12.7 million tonnes of it has found its way to the oceans, with more than 5.25 trillion particles floating at sea as a result of irresponsible use and littering. If this trend continues, we run the risk of having more plastic than fish by the year 2050. In addition, aquatic and land animals are ingesting plastic bags, which is causing fatalities and untold loss. The United Nations notes that the marine

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PLASTIC: A huge problem for marine life

environment is an important source of livelihoods, food security and economic development in 38 African coastal and island countries. Africa’s growing middle class is creating large consumer markets for plastic goods and those packaged in plastic with supermarkets now replacing informal shops and markets.

RAISING AWARENESS Every year, Village Market marks WED by engaging various stakeholders including government agencies, corporations, community organisations, shoppers and individuals in actions aimed at awareness and environmental conservation. Village Market has previously collaborated with environmentally conscious organisations such as Friends of Karura Forest to plant 10,000 indigenous trees in the neighbouring forest. This indigenisation project was carried out in 2016. In 2017, following the Kenyan government’s nation-wide ban on single use plastic bags, Village Market made a first-of-its-kind commitment to be plastic bag free one month early by launching a pro-environment campaign named Jeans In, Bags Out. The campaign offered shoppers an alternative long-term solution to plastic carrier bags. #JIBO encouraged shoppers to bring in their old jeans and have them repurposed into durable shopping bags for free by engaging a group of tailors from Kibera who transformed the jeans on-site into fashionable multi-use bags.

This year, Village Market joins the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), Office of the President (Youth Affairs Division), the local leadership in Kibera, Seven Kids School Kibera, the Kibera community and other stakeholders in a World Environment Day awareness campaign. The initiative includes clean-up activities, anti-littering efforts, environmental education and tree planting in Nairobi Dam. Village Market donated 5,000 tree seedlings towards the rehabilitation of the Nairobi Dam eco-system that had been turned into a dumpsite.

The menace and environmental challenge posed by plastic cannot be ignored any further. Waste plastic is unsightly more so when it accumulates in drainage systems during rainy seasons. Individual responsibility and actions become huge collective solutions, as articulated by Professor Wangari Maathai in the hummingbird’s philosophy of doing the best that you can.

As responsible citizens and consumers, everyday should be World Environment Day – a time to pause and reflect on the principles of sustainability and environmental responsibility.

Avoiding littering, re-using water bottles, refusing plastic straws and single-use plastic bags are just a few simple actions, and when practised daily, will collectively minimise our use and disposal of plastic. Here is a motto to remember: if you cannot re-use it, refuse it. Let’s beat plastic pollution together!

Village Market Foundation continues to play a key role in various benevolent activities throughout the year. Should you wish to make a difference through any of our initiatives, please contact us: Email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com Call: 020 7122 488/90

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POCHA 254 BAR ‘Pocha’ means ‘covered wagon’ in Korean. On the other hand, an ‘izakaya’ is an informal drinking space in Japan. By blending the two together, we have created a Japanese themed dining space and delectable cuisine. Much of what we serve is Japanese street food sold in a tapas style. However, we also cater to people who want full meals. Our most popular meal is the menchikatsu – a mix of minced pork and beef ball that is breaded and deepfried. We also have ramen noodles, served either in soup of stir-fried into yakisoba. We also have Japanese

ROSE JEWELLERY CO. sake, Korean soju and many other drinks and dishes.

Crafted with just the right measure of gentle glamour, each piece reflects the spunk and spirit of today’s career woman. The jewellery shop also repairs, resizes and engraves wedding bands. They sell certified diamond and gold jewellery bearing a certificate of authenticity. Available at the outlet is 92.5% silver jewellery, both plain and studded. Sample their wide range of genuine pearls as well. A light blend of comfortable, classy and casual make it your company while you unwind.

ROSE JEWELLERY CO. Location: First Floor – New Wing Tel: 0750 404 595 Email: rosejewkenya@gmail.com Facebook: Rose Jewellery Co. Instagram: @rosejewkenya

POCHA 254 BAR Tel: 0716 915 251 Email: pochaeastafrica@gmail.com

SPRING VALLEY COFFEE

TACO

Spring Valley Coffee was founded on a sunny day in 2009 as one of Kenya’s first artisanal roasters. Today, we continue to hand-roast only the highest quality Arabica beans, turning them into Kenya’s favourite coffee. Village Market is the home to our second coffee shop, serving espresso-based, manual and cold brew coffees. Our freshly roasted coffee beans are also available to take away in both medium and dark roasts in either 375g or 500g bags. We offer free delivery of coffee to your home and office. Spring Valley Coffee is proudly brewed at the Tribe and Trademark hotels, as well as many of

The Mexican delicacy has found a home in Kenya. Sample some delicious, honest and authentic tacos at Taco. Choose from fish to veggie tacos and everything in between. The staff is friendly and atmosphere is vibrant. It’s fiesta time!

Taco offers a fresh taco menu to go, draught beer and East Africa's best margaritas in a funky Mexican canteen.

Contemporary eating, great ingredients, great food!

Village Market’s leading food outlets.

Keep an eye out for our upcoming Fairtrade coffee, exclusively sourced from a women’s co-operative in Western Kenya.

SPRING VALLEY COFFEE Location: Food Market – New Wing Tel: 0708 709 709 Email: coffee@springvalleycoffee.com Open: 8.30am to 8.30pm Website: www.springvalleycoffee.com

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TACO Location: Food Market - New Wing Tel: 0724 924 974

NEW ERITA E. JEWEL

CASA JAMON

Erita E. Jewel is a well-established gem and jewellery boutique based in Nairobi. Erita specialises in high-quality gems sourced within the East African region. Erita E. Jewel deals in tanzanite, sapphire, aquamarine, emerald, tsavorite, garnet, tourmaline, ruby, citrine, spinel, peridot, and amethyst. Erita E. Jewel also makes simple pieces, combining coloured gems with diamonds.

Casa Jamòn is the first Kenyan space devoted solely and exclusively to ham cuisines from the city of Ronda in the Spanish province of Malaga. It’s the little oasis located at Village Market where you can enjoy finely selected ham, cheese, olives, anchovies and wine. Our ham is silky smooth and cherry red in colour. It melts in your mouth thanks to the special archon rich diet of the Iberian pig and the long curation process.

Jamòn is a global product that can be found on the table at some of the most important events in the world.

Casa Jamòn will deliver this expe-

CASA JAMON

ERITA E. JEWEL

Location: Food Market – New Wing Tel: 0722 155771 Email: tapasjamonke@gmail.com Facebook: @tapasjamon Website: www.tapasjamon.com

Location: Ground Floor – New Wing Tel: 0722 793 067 Email: eritajewel@gmail.com Facebook: ERITA E JEWEL

REFINERY In a time where first impressions really do count, we understand and appreciate a man wanting to look good, set the trend and stay ahead of the game. As the first grooming lounge designed exclusively for men, Refinery offers a complete range of indulgent and luxurious solutions. The hair studio comes with a traditional barbershop and tailor-made spa treatments to suit all men’s grooming needs.

In essence, Refinery is a private vintage club where you can enjoy tailor-made treatments, whether you are the executive on the go or simply looking for that much needed time out. Refinery commits to offer first-class, superior service with bespoke treatments, using only the best products made specifically with men in mind.

REFINERY Location: 2nd Floor – New Wing Open: 7 days a week, 9am to 7pm Tel: 07411 510 00 Email: info@refinerygrooming.com Facebook: @RefineryGrooming Instagram: @RefineryGrooming Website: www.refinerygrooming.com

Gentlemen’s Tonic

Villager rience and more at Village Market.

Special takeaways for home and exclusive events are also available.

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PLANNER Cartoon Artist and Steve Lance

2nd – 14th June Rooftop Parking Gallery, Third Level Joseph Njuguna, popularly known as Cartoon, gained fame in the Kenyan art scene in the early 1990s. His mentor, Shine Tani (Njenga) of Banana Hill Art Studio inspired him to pursue a career in art. Today, Cartoon is one of the most collected artists in Kenya. He has exhibited in more than 120 exhibitions (group and solo) worldwide.

His contribution to the art scene around the world has seen him win a scholarship and various awards. Since 1996, he has been offering his pieces to an art auction in Northern Ireland that raises funds for schools located in slums in Nairobi. In 1999, Cartoon’s work was selected for the cover of the catalogue on Contemporary African Art. He also won the 2001 Royal Oversees League Award earning him a two year residency in the UK. Steve Lance makes his return to Village Market after a long hiatus. Steve is a Kenyanborn artist who specialises in Swahili art.

His signature style is of traditional wooden doors found in the coastal towns of Lamu, Mombasa’s Old Town, and Zanzibar’s Stone Town. He studies the narrow streets of Lamu and interprets them in acrylics on canvas. He has exhibited widely in and out of Nairobi and is currently working on artworks on watercolour paper and doors in 3D form.

Free entry!

Secret Garden Furniture 6th – 18th June Exhibition Hall, Second Level

Secret Garden specialises in home and garden furniture. The brand stands for high quality, durability and style. Their all-weather products include outdoor decking made from composite wood-plastic. This technologically advanced material is designed to give your outdoor deck more than 20 years of low-maintenance service. Free entry!

Italian Cultural Week 8th – 10th June Lower Food Court

COMITES Kenya, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy, invites you to the second edition of the Italian Week Expo 2018. Experience Italian companies in Kenya showcasing kitchen and restaurant equipment, roofing and food products. Visit the food-tasting area to experience the best of Italian cuisine. Free entry!

Brookhouse Art Exhibition 16th – 17th June Lower Food Court

The students of Brookhouse School showcase their artistic creativity in an art exhibition inspired by conceptual artist Chris De Rubeis. To quote his words, “all art should inspire and evoke emotion. Art should be something you can actually feel.” Come and support these young and emerging talents.

Free entry!

EXHIBITION: Cartoon and Steve Lance

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Vanishing Songs of the Warriors

by Bobby Pall 21st – 25th June Exhibition Hall

Renowned photographer Bobby Pall launches his book Vanishing Songs in a photography exhibition that captures his photo-journal over seven years. The book is not about the trees, the huts, the beads or even the beautiful landscape. It is not about the people either. Vanishing Songs is an amazing compilation of illuminating moments that reflect the veiled thoughts of Africa. Free entry!

Décor Interiors Limited 27th June – 3rd July Exhibition Hall

Décor Interiors Limited is renowned for the innovative and contemporary design styling of furniture, as they specialise in the design and fabrication of eco-conscious furniture and lighting made exclusively from sisal.

They will be showcasing their exquisite range of lamps, as well as home and office furniture to warm your heart and light up your spaces.

Free entry!

Enzi Crafts and Nyags Creation 1st – 31st July Pop-Up Store, Second Level

The July Pop-Up will feature Nyags Creations and Enzi Crafts, who make their debut at Village Market. The duo are a Kenyan-based, female-owned, youthful-run enterprise that designs and produces a wide range of both open and custom made t-shirts, necklaces, chokers, bracelets, earrings, sunglasses, mirrors, backpacks and hair accessories in brass and copper metal. The products are embellished with a variety of gemstones, beads, horn and leather. Free entry!

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Kashmir Arts 6th – 16th July Exhibition Hall

Kashmir Arts will be showcasing their bi-monthly offers of hand-made carpets and bespoke furniture from the Middle East. Free entry!

Kalabash

18th – 31st July Exhibition Hall Kalabash will be showcasing their carefully selected and hand-picked collection of authentic African art and gift items at the exhibition hall. Free entry!

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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Designers Pop-Up 1st – 30th June Pop-Up Store, Second Level

The designers’ Pop-Up shop in the month of June will feature Co-BE Nairobi, Ellen, Mambo Pambo, Joy and Gladness, JEILO Collections, Zanta Adeyde and menswear designer Kwame Osei. Come and shop for a wide array of beautifully crafted clothing, brass jewellery, hats and bags.

• Co-BE Nairobi, working out of Kibera slums, is reinventing active wear. By recognising a niche in the local market, Co-BE Nairobi offers ready-towear athleisure clothing, accessories and bespoke services for both men and women.

• Ellen Designs serves the contemporary and hardworking woman, making her look stylish, classy and glamorous. Ellen’s ready-to-wear items speak of a vibrant and modern African culture.

• JEILO Collections offers a luxurious collection of African leather and textile bags for men and women. Also available is an assortment of trendy handmade accessories.

• Joy and Gladness (J&G) is a family lifestyle designer. The brand makes garments and home accessories, such as aprons and chef hats. These impeccably tailored items are made from African

prints like Woodin, GTP NuStyle, and woven and printed Kente fabrics sourced from West Africa.

• Mambo Pambo Design Studio is reimagining African contemporary fashion, offering comfort, style and versatility in all their apparel. The brand’s signature items – waterfall cardigans and cover-ups, are wardrobe essentials.

• Moran Apparel is a Kenyan footwear designer offering a range of canvas runners that incorporate African print.

• Zanta Adeyde makes exquisite jewellery crafted from bone, beads and brass. Over the years, her repertoire has expanded to include leather handbag pieces and bespoke accessories inspired by the cosmopolitan woman who boldly fuses her ethnicity with modern living.

Free entry!

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WORLD CUP at the mall

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CELEBRATIONS: The World Cup is celebrated at Village Market

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TOP VENUE: HD TV screens for the game

fter a four-year wait, the World Cup is finally here with us!

For Village Market, the World Cup is a special occasion that brings together the many shoppers and friends from across the globe that live and work around the mall. Our location at the heart of Nairobi’s diplomatic district makes the shopping centre a cultural hub, representing almost every nation in the world. Every four years when the World Cup comes around, we like to pay homage to every country that is represented at the games by hanging their national flags all around the Food Court.

What’s more, we give football fans the best venue to watch the games. With large HD TV screens set up at the Food Court, more than 40 international food outlets to grab a meal from and an open-air football-themed viewing centre, we always give the best family-friendly location to catch every match for an entire month.

Village Market has partnered with Coca-Cola, DSTV, Safaricom, Kingsway Tyres Limited, Tawil, Refinery Grooming, Tribe and Trademark hotels. The 61 Ultra HD TV screens set up at the Food Court are designed to create an unmatched viewing experience. From 14th June to 15th July the mall will be decked in national flags of the countries that will be competing, as well as football decor and Russian World Cup mascots and trophies.

On sale will be football merchandise of all kinds.

OPENING CEREMONY We will kick off by viewing the opening ceremony and joining the rest of the world in celebrating the beautiful game of football. Our job is to provide a fun, festive and family-friendly environment to enjoy the games. The restaurants and outlets in the mall will add to this rich experience with their unique World Cup themes and offers. Our festivities won’t stop until the winning team raises the coveted trophy, and the closing ceremony brings an end to the month-long games.

So join us for this amazing experience.

Football may be your universe but we are definitely your village of football!

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trademark HOTEL

TRADEMARK BY TRIBE

an intellectual property

CONFERENCING: State-of-the-art facilities

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ocated in Nairobi’s diplomatic district, Trademark Hotel – a member of the Design Hotels company – is a 215 room contemporary hotel attached to Village Market; one of East Africa’s largest and most luxurious lifestyle shopping complexes with over 200 shops, restaurants and the city’s best offering of recreational activities.

This urban business hotel is inspired by the cultural and creative renaissance in Nairobi, reflecting the city’s industrious and innovative nature through its design.

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Every one of our 215 guest rooms expresses individuality, comfort and style. The interiors of the hotel have been carefully selected and feature natural finishes, bold lighting and unique furnishings. Every room offers air conditioning, complimentary high-speed internet connectivity, blackout curtains and a large flat screen TV. Trademark’s conferencing facilities comprise six individual meeting spaces that are led by innovations in sustainability and technology, offering the highest level of functionality and design with seamless integration. In addition, the Trademark Ballroom is the most iconic space within the hotel.

The room is dramatic yet minimalistic, incorporating a clever mix of both indoor and outdoor spaces making it a venue like no other.

As a member of Design Hotels, we are partnered with the world’s most powerful programme – Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG). If you are a member, we reward you with loyalty points.

Simply share your number with us and we do the rest. If you’re not a member already, log on to www.spg.com, or you can let us do the needful on arrival.

TRADEMARK HOTEL Ground Floor, New Wing Tel: +254 730 886 000 Email: stay@trademark-hotel.com Website: www.trademark-hotel.com Facebook: /TrademarkHotel Twitter: @TrademarkHotel Instagram: @TrademarkHotel

Brookhouse SCHOOLS

B R O O K H O U SE SC H O O LS

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annual art exhibition, hosted at the rookhouse Schools would like to invite you to their artistic creativity of our students. To quote Village Market. This is an opportunity to view the inspire and evoke emotion. Art should be conceptual artist Chris De Rubeis: “all art should ition aims to deliver such an experience. something you can actually feel.” This year’s exhib s understand and use to communicate. We have an Art is one of the universal languages all human being us ery and this drive is one of the basic traits that make essential drive to create and understand visual imag onal in our wide range of both contemporary and traditi human. At Brookhouse Schools, we pride ourselves this in an ever-expanding range of media. Examples of practices within the art department. Students work ure sculpt ngs, painti es, collag l media, pencil drawings, can be seen throughout the exhibition including digita s having created the pieces. and textile work, with students across all year group we foster self-expression within the arts to encourAt both the Brookhouse Karen and Runda campuses, s motor skills. We pride ourselves on the opportunitie age creativity, enhance confidence and develop fine cing practi side along work nts s programme, as stude that students are exposed to through our Visiting Artist displaying collaborative artwork in London. and s etition Kenyan artists by entering international comp d l experience and a track record of exhibiting aroun The teachers within the Arts Facult y have internationa ht to the classroom in order to inspire our students. the world. This combination of rich experiences is broug Design. Students are encouraged to develop their At Brookhouse, we offer IGCSE and A-level Art and lise in an area of their choice. This could be in phoconceptual skills in their chosen media and then specia

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tography or fine art for example. amme that allows students to build up a specialist We also offer a two-year BTEC Art and Design progr es and universities. We have an excellent record of portfolio in order to progress to international art colleg success post-secondary school within the arts.

Schools Village Market Art Exhibition from 16th to I hope you will be able to join us at the Brookhouse 17th June to enjoy a celebration of artistic talent.

Mrs Lindy Nyaseme Head of Arts Facult y

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Kingsway TYRES

THE RIGHT BATTERY

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magine for a moment that your mobile phone didn’t have a battery. It wouldn’t work, would it? Just like your phone needs a battery to work, so does your car. The battery in vehicles has several functions. First, it operates the starter motor to provide current for the ignition system when cranking the engine. Secondly, when the car’s engine is off, the battery is able to operate the car’s lights and other electrical functions of your vehicle.

Thirdly, the battery acts as a supplement charging system to the alternator.

KINGSWAY TYRES LTD Tel: 020 7120 171 or 0733 699 514 Email: village@kingswaytyres.com Facebook: Kingsway Tyres

WHEN YOUR CAR BATTERY RUNS FLAT

BATTERY: Is yours regularly checked?

Various parts of your vehicle tend to wear off over time. Your car’s battery is no exception. To ensure your battery serves you for a long period of time, certain things have to be in check: • The charging system of the vehicle must be kept at an optimum (13.8v to 14.5v).

• Ensure the terminal clamps are not covered in deposits since this prevents

circuit completion. Should you notice a build-up of rust on your terminals, pour some hot water over the terminals and apply petroleum jelly.

• Only fit the recommended battery size for your vehicle.

Overall, the life of a car battery depends on several parameters: correct battery application, battery size in relation to the vehicle, mileage covered and optimum alternator operation. However, if you experience several hard-starts every morning as you prepare to leave for work, that’s a cue for you to get a new battery.

WHAT IS THE RIGHT BATTERY FOR YOUR CAR? The right battery for your car is determined by its engine capacity, your car load and the alternator. The bigger the engine capacity of the battery, the larger the electric current it requires. Here’s a guide you can use when buying a new battery for your car: • Below 1200cc: NS40 battery of 32Ah. • 1300-1500cc: N60 battery of 40Ah. • 1500-1800cc: NS70 battery of 65Ah. • Diesel vehicles 2200cc: N70 battery of 70Ah. • Lorries: 100Ah and above.

If in doubt, visit any of our service centres.

Our experts will test your battery and help you determine the rating at which your battery is operating. We can also service your battery and fit a new one should the one you have not be working properly.

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#vm FOODIE

CHANNEL YOUR INNER AND GET READY FOR A

willy wonka

sugar rush

Indulging your sweet tooth just got easier thanks to Sweet Street – the latest outlet to open at Village Market

By Wambui Kamau-Ong’weny

A

ll children and grownups that love sweet treats are bound to leap with joy at the sight of a window display filled with candy and confectionery. The directors of Sweet Street, Tushar Nainani and Yogini Nainani, know this all too well. The unique concept behind their new store offers Village Market shoppers an experience like no other. The outlet will soon indulge sweet lovers with a variety of chocolates, candies, snacks, savouries and beverages.

International brands

SWEET STREET Tel: 0702 899 899 / 0782 899 899 Email: info@sweetstreet.co.ke Facebook/Twitter/Instagram: @sweetstreetke Website: www.sweetstreet.co.ke

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“The most rewarding part about owning a sweet shop, other than travelling the world in search of the latest products, is trying out all the sweets,” Tushar and Yogini confess.

All things considered, who can resist the taste of a Hershey’s or Reese’s bar? Alongside these international confectionery brands that will be available at Sweet Street, one can also find Ferrero, Lindt, Patchi and Godiva chocolates. For that grab-and-go refreshment, sample some Snapple, Starbucks bottled coffee and a variety of energy drinks.

Healthy options

Sweets have certainly gotten a bad rap over the years. The norm is to turn down anything that contains sugar. However, Sweet Street will also offer healthy candy for diabetics and those seeking reduced sugar options. According to Tushar and Yogini, “Sweet Street will serve up a dash of nostalgia, the kind that the kids of the eighties and nineties have been yearning for. It’s a reminder of the past, within a futuristic store.”

Gift packs and event packages For those looking to add an extra-special touch to an event, Sweet Street will make personalised gifts for friends, family and loved ones. They will also have packages for birthdays, weddings and corporate events.

We can’t wait for this store to open in July!

Village DENTAL CLINIC

A HOLISTIC APPROACH

to dentistry V

illage Dental Clinic was among the first tenants at Village Market. The clinic was launched in 1995, the same year that the complex opened. Village Dental Clinic provides a full range of dental services, encompassing different fields of dentistry in a holistic way. The clinic’s services include: • Orthodontic treatment and invisible braces • Dental implants • General and preventive dentistry • Advanced cosmetic dentistry and smile design • Facial aesthetics (Botox, dermal fillers and mesotherapy) For nervous patients, the clinic uses nitrous oxide gas, also known as laughing or happy gas.

Village Dental Clinic has a multidisciplinary team of three full-time dentists and two part-time consultants (an orthodontist and implantologist/periodontist).

Dr Kassiri (DDM, FADI) has more than 35 and Dr Essajee (BDS, MSc) about 25 years of experience in the field.

Dr Shreena Shah (BDS, MJFD) joined the practice in 2011 after practicing special needs dentistry in the UK for four

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years. Coming from London is Dr Shiraz Gulamali (BDS, LDS, RCS, MSc), who was been practicing in London for more than 30 years of experience as a specialist periodontist/implantologist. Dr Lyanda Musima, an orthodontist, is also part of the clinic’s team with more than 15 years of experience.

Village Dental Clinic adopts the best international practices. The clinic works with a network of international labs and experts. Their mission is provide the best dental care with a view to achieving uncompromising excellence and delivering value to their clients.

The practice sees bookings by appointments as well as walk-in clients. Patients who walk in with a dental emergency and are in pain are attended to and treatment is provided to alleviate the pain.

“Our clients are a gift that we treasure.

There is no higher achievement and calling than to serve the community. A happy smile is our reward.”

TRENDS IN DENTISTRY Dentistry is undergoing a digital revolution.

3D X-rays, impressions and printing are changing the way traditional dentistry

PRACTICES: The best on an international level

has been practiced. The adoption and utilisation of these technologies allows us to offer invisible braces, smile simulations and implant surgery planning in a quick and efficient manner. Minimally invasive dentistry emphasises the preservation of sound tooth structure. This, combined with the use of modern adhesive dental materials, results in increased longevity for natural teeth.

Regenerative medicine is the branch of medicine that develops methods to regrow, repair or replace damaged or diseased cells, organs or tissues. Regenerative medicine includes the generation and use of therapeutic stem cells, tissue engineering and the production of artificial organs. As the pioneers in Kenya of the application of this principle to dentistry, we generate and use Plasma rich in growth factors (PRGF, PRP), derived from the patient’s own blood, to aid in healing wounds and regenerating tissue and bone in the jaws.

DENTAL TIPS FROM VILLAGE DENTAL CLINIC: • Floss everyday • Get routine check-ups and cleaning • Always seek early intervention for tooth problems

VILLAGE DENTAL CLINIC (KASSIRI & ESSAJEE)

Mob: 0733 835 081/0722 154 903 Tel: 020 7122 460/7124 025 Email: villagedental@nbi.ispkenya.com Monday to Friday: 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday: 9.30am to 1.00pm

A-Z

of

VILLAGE MARKET list of outlets

100 Years

0710 659 837 michelle.johnsson@gmail.com

Accessorize With Style 0771 628 568 village@accessorize.co.ke

AdĂŠle Dejak

0727 680 027 mercy.adeledejak@gmail.com

Adidas* Bartons

0714 935 370 kinuthiam@gmail.com

Bata

0724 627 705 bata.village@bata.com

Bossini

0719 614 691 bossinivillage@deacons.co.ke

Canali at Rodeo Drive

Anise

0796 112 182 eunice@fashionkenya.com marketing@euniqueafrica.com

Fabric Gallery

0720 390 123 info@fabricgallery.co.ke

0786 485 688

Nairobi Sports House 0738 205 315 village@nairobisportshouse.com

OdAOMO

Fiona Kay*

0714 235 863 thetextileloft@gmail.com

Foschini

One Way

0777 153 001/002/003/004

Invu

0739 657 157 sales@opticasource.co.ke

Jaishiv Khazana

0722 474 343 advisorahuja@yahoo.co.in

Jennyfer* JIT Gems

0722 964 506 nddf@wananchi.com

Joo & Co

0724 748 139 hrna@joo&co.com

0770 300 400 victor@one-way.cc

Palmers

0707 788 670 palmersnairobi@gmail.com

Patrick Mavros

0701 070 295 nairobi@patrickmavros.com

Rose Jewellery Sandstorm

0704 164 755 salessupport@sandstormkenya.com

Sterns

Designing African Collective

0725 647 043 retail@designingafricacollective.com

El Baul

0728 232 998 elbaulkenya@gmail.com

Elias Jewellers 0711 925 453 anthony@ikahu.co.ke

Kikoy Company 0710 320 528 julia@kikoy.com

KSHMR by Kuoni

0715 079 850 smartbabykenya@gmail.com

0714 301 439 mille.collines.ruanda@gmail.com

0799 871 819 villagemarket@bbrood.com

Brown's Food Co.

0724 925 754 villagemarket@brownsfoodco.com

Casa Jamon

0706 409 456 tapasjamonke@gmail.com

CJ's* East

Enoteca

Flavour Town Cafe* Food Market Pop-Up Han-Ji's Corner Harvest Restaurant*

0746 619 232 rosegathoni@yahoo.com

Vivo Activewear Woolworths

Mille Collines

Brood

Trevor Collection

Made in Africa

0777 153 005/006

0748 523 650 barfee@gmail.com

0723 997 631 jianpinglei037@gmail.com

0746 619 337 annemuthoni@vivoactivewear.com

Markham

Barfee

0777 153 007/008

elena@kashmrbykuoni.com 0796 211 922 madeinafrica2003@gmail.com

0712 143 839 village@artcaffe.co.ke

0723 650 909 nebiat@enoteca.agency

0719 534 764 emily@salute.co.ke

Kazuri Beads 020 230 342 info@kazuri.co.ke

Artcaffe

Sensations

Smart Baby

0725 935 542 village@kshoe.co.ke

0713 093 663 watiri@hotmail.com mary@anisespices.co.ke

0700 248 780 rorovillagemarket@gmail.com

K-Shoe

0796 962 625 info@cocoliliafrica.com

Alexandre Chocolatier

Moksh

Celio*

Cocolili

0746 619 228 team@aftaeats.com

Eunique

SK Collection*

0737 885 954

Activation Kitchen AFTA EATS

020 7120 090

0724 748 139

Coco Chic

Off the Rocks*

0796 433 041 contacts@alexandre.co.ke

Jooal

0731 006 192 villagemarket@citywalk.co.ke

0720 895 646 rupi.dosaja@gmail.com

Achaari

Mocca

0721 256 777 mtm@italianmenswear.co.ke

City Walk

Mugg & Bean* Nyama Mama

Erita Jewels

eritajewel@gmail.com

FASHION AND ACCESSORIES

FOOD AND RESTAURANTS

0719 615 136 storeadministratorvillagemarket2 @woolworths.co.za

Zinj Design 0708 897 542

Jiko – Tribe Hotel 0732 186 000 jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com

Karel T-Lounge 0746 619 463 info@karel.co.ke

Keventers

0707 366 327 info@keventers.co.ke

Khazana Restaurant 0727 329 937 sonalbobby@yahoo.com

Mambo Gelato 0725 271 152

0703 567 567 village@nyamamama.com

Ohcha

0724 606 060 ohchavm@artcaffe.co.ke

Orchid Restaurant 0701 319 140 majidjerdi@yahoo.com

Osteria

0728 680 035 osteriagigiri@yahoo.com

Pasta Republic* Pizza Hut

0705 454 545 village@liberty-eagle.com

Pocha 254

0716 915 251 pochaeastafrica@gmail.com

Pomodoro

0715 277 522 pomodoroservice@gmail.com

Prime Cuts - Butchery 0708 555 444 butchery@primecuts.co.ke

Prime Cuts - Deli 0708 555 444

Rocomamas

0743 162 600 lafritopia@gmail.com

Santorini

0724 918 158 santorinigreekdeli@gmail.com

Sofra

0790 579 997 darlyn@mbaya.co.ke

Souk

0791 696 715 asasso@souk-kenya.co.ke

Spring Valley Coffee

0708 709 709 coffee@springvalleycoffee.com

Stamford* Steakhouse* Sweet Street* Taco

0724 924 974 chriscellini@me.com

Taste of Africa

0729 501 650 jessegns2@yahoo.com

Tastigo* Thai Village

0708 999 555 sonalbobby@yahoo.com

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A-Z of VILLAGE MARKET The Chocolate Bar

Optica Limited

ESSENTIALS AND Kiwi Shop 0720 019 557 OTHER SERVICES

The Local Grill*

Refinery

Village Supermarket

0792 941 826 info@absolutechocolate.co.ke

Tiramisu

0702 993 254 info@tiramisubakery.co.ke

Urban Burger

0717 606 060 urbanvillage@artcaffe.co.ke

Village Cellar

0729 221 100 vm@village-supermarket.com

Zaytoon* Zucchini Ice-cream and Juice Bar 0724 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke

HEALTH AND BEAUTY Belladona Pharmacy

0715 945 228 pharmacy@belladonnahealthcare.com

Blossom Aesthetics Ltd 0715 176 077 info@blossom-aesthetics.com

Dream Nails

0728 610 475 dreamnails@swiftkenya.com

Elixir Health

0735 174 687 elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com

Goodlife

0746 619 116 villagemarket@goodlife.africa.com

Grassroots 020 7122 084

Haute Perfumerie 0705 226 624 delornemalia@gmail.com

Healthy U

0707 367 666 villagemarket@healthy-u2000.com

Jaff's Optical

0733 707 362 jaffsvillage@gmail.com

Lintons Beauty World 0716 825 042 village@lintonsbeauty.com

M.A.C

0742 969 508 village@optica.co.ke

0741 151 000 info@refinerygrooming.com

Salon Malibu 0733 624 552

Salon Natalie

0717 543 416 natashayumba@hotmail.com

Village Dental Clinic

0733 835 081/0722 154 903/020 7122 460/020 7124 025 villagedental@nbi.ispkenya.com

Yves Rocher 0702 343 434 info@yrkenya.com

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Barclays Prestige Centre

0717 444 529 florence.kithinji@barclays.com

CBA Bank

0711 056 444 danson.githae@cbagroup.com

Cenhi Ltd CFC Stanbic ATM Chase Bank

0703 074 590 cmweru@chasebank.co.ke

Co-op Bank Diamond Trust Bank

0711 300 003 kwanjohi@dtbafrica.commamutavy@ dtbafrica.com

Eco Bank ATM Equity Bank ATM FAPCL* I&M ATM Imperial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank 020 7122 003 retail-vmarket@kcb.co.ke

NIC Bank

0711 041 819 okuljanic-bank.com

0704 036 072 mac.vm@lintonsbeauty.com

Standard Chartered Bank ATM

Madora*

Taipan Forex Bureau

MP Shah

VFS International (K) Ltd

0741 869 314 villagemarket@madora.co.ke

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0722 397 661 gladwell@taipanforex.com 0721 372 967

0729 221 100 vm@village-supermarket.com

AA Kenya

0709 333 002 aavillage@aakenya.co.ke

Airtel Store

0780 602 262 stella.musasia@ke.airtel.com

All Times News Stand 0721 888 222 alltimesvillage@gmail.com

Arabian Corner Between The Lines

0708 098 188 yasmin@westlandssundries.com

Lorenzo Professional Dry Cleaners 0718 226 818 galicelorenzo@gmail.com

MAC Instore

0720 550 028 info@macinstore.com

Miniso

0721 127 736 stegimaz@yahoo.com/@gmail.com

Nikon

0721 555 590 sales@isl.co.ke finance@isl.co.ke

Phoenix Safaris

0733 974 754 tours@phoenix-safaris.de

Blue Lily Flower Shop

Post Office

Bobby Pall Photography

Power Innovations Ltd

Bottle Shop* Chapa Copy

Safaricom Service Centre

0700 866 089 villagemarket@chapacopy.com

0722 002 374 villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke

Credible Sounds* Densey Travel

Safe Box

0723 500 500 info@safebox.co.ke

0722 320 771 nanitecle@yahoo.com

0721 462 302 bobbypallphotography@gmail.com

info@denseytravel.com 0721 332 113

Desert Rose

0791 471 194 info@desertrosekenya.com

DHL

0711 017 133 mary.wangare@dhl.com

Hi Kitchen

0722 800 522 afsaneh.mbn@gmail.com

Hot Point

020 3699 000 smaina@hotpoint.co.ke

I.A Security Services 0720 650 488 info@iasecurityservices.com

Ignite Gym

0743 618 729 info.ke@ignitefitness.com

Ikono Investments* JPR Safari Camp Kenya Valuers Estate Agent www.kv.kenyavaluers.com

Kingsway Tyres Limited 0733 699 514 village@kingswaytyres.com ahmed.siddik@kingswaytyres.com

0735 764 673 pmrvillagemarket@posta 0725 643 143 sales@powerinnovationsltd.com

Samsung

rose@tricom.co.ke

Shifaz Veterinary Clinic 0725 711 896 dr.zulfikar_moshinah@yahoo.com

Techmart

0721 632 060 kiprono.woods@gmail.com

Technology House 0710 888 888 shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke

Telkom Kenya

020 7782 888 vmwambaire@telkom.co.ke

Text Book Centre 0743 795 301 jane.kimaru@tbc.co.ke

Tintoria Dry Cleaners

0729 329 404 operationsmanager@tintoria.co.ke

Versatile Photographers 0722 619 535 village@versatilephotographers.com

Village Photoshop

0725 813 913 info@villagephotoshop.co.ke

Village Service Centre 0723 639 798 owinojoshua@yahoo.com odhimos254@gmail.com

Wynton House of Music 0713 908 411 info@wyntonmusic.com

Zucchini Greengroceries 0726 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke

Zuku*

ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFTS

Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass 0722 733 658 villagemarket@kitengela.com

Artz Gallery

0733 423 640 artzzs52@gmail.com

Blue Rhino

0723 559 454 info@bluerhinoafrica.com

Cedar Box 0719 581 361

Toy World

0770 057 382 toyshouse@africaonline.co.ke

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS Handcraft Centre 0722 937 327

Kalabash

0724 372 111 kalabash@gmail.com

Kashmir Arts

0732 402 647 kashmirarts@yahoo.com

Nobri

0702 630 650 info@nobrihome.com

Past and Present

0733 608 330 alfonsopiedade@gmail.com

Persian Bazaar* Pinkopallino Gallery 0722 733 658 pinkopallino.kenya@gmail.com

Rupa's Gift Centre Ltd info@rupasgiftcentre.co.ke

Rus Interiors

0706 701 858 mail@dharamshi.com

* New or coming soon