Village Beat Magazine - Issue 46

A PUBLICATION OF VILL AGE MARKET

SHOP I EAT I LIVE ISSUE 46

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Y A PL The Familynt e Entertainmtion and Recreaopen at ow Centre is n Market Village

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ON SHARE OK O B FACE

Customer Service Week Game Night Girlfriends Confidential Salsa Night

10 Village Cares

About Storymoja

12 Come Let’s Play!

16 Village Planner

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18 Magical Village

Step into a magical village

20 Nairobi Chamber Chorus

Gracing the international stage

22 New Villager 28 #VMFoodie

Welcome to Karel T-Lounge

30 A-Z of Village Market 32 New Villager

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A PUBLICATION OF VILLAGE MARKET ISSUE 46

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t’s been a long time coming but it’s finally here! Village Market’s recreation and entertainment facilities opened to the public in the last quarter of the year, much to the excitement of both young and old shoppers and visitors.

Village Market’s Family Entertainment and Recreation Centre (FERC) is part of the mall’s mega-expansion project that now features more than 100 international shopping outlets, an expansive parking facility, the courtyard and food market as well as Trademark Hotel.

The roll out of these facilities began in 2017 with the biggest revelation being the mall’s recreation offering – another unique first for Village Market, which continues to revolutionise and set the standards for retail centres in the region. In this issue of Village Beat, we tell you all about the FERC and what makes it so unique and exciting.

To add to this delight is the annual festive season promotion. This time round, one very lucky shopper will walk away with a year’s worth of shopping. Could it be you that takes the grand prize of KES 1.2M of Village Market shopping vouchers?

Well, all it takes is for you to shop with us at our magical village.

And while you’re at it, enjoy our recreation spaces, entertaining live bands, more than 45 international dining options and the awesome vibe we create every year, just for you.

Happy Holidays!

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@VillageMarket

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VILLAGE MARKET DTB BANK CELEBRATES CUSTOMER SERVICE WEEK October

Diamond Trust Bank took part in Customer Service Week and engaged all staff in their branches countrywide. The Village Market DTB team dressed up to pay homage to people from all walks of life. They represented students, farmers, contractors, construction workers and chefs among other occupations to show appreciation of the different clientele who bank with DTB and help drive the Kenyan economy.

Customer Service Week is an international celebration of the importance of customer service and of the people who serve and support customers daily.

DTB TEAM: Friendly staff

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SALSA NIGHT 30th November

Upbeat Latin music and great food makes this the perfect way to start the weekend. Village Market held its monthly Salsa Night on Friday 30th November at the food court. The event attracted salsa enthusiasts, experienced dancers and novices who were out for a little adventure. The first hour of the event was a salsa class for those looking to learn a step or two. Dance the night away every last Friday of the month at the food court from 6pm. Join us for our next Salsa Night on 28th December.

Village SCENE GAME NIGHT 1st December

Game Nights are all about making great memories and bringing together people that have fun with one another on a regular basis, creating an emotional ‘bank’ of good memories and positive vibes. On Saturday 1st December, friends and family gathered at Village Market for a fun evening of playing board games. Game Night is held every two months and brings together people of all ages on a platform that builds good sportsmanship while nurturing healthy relationships. Some of the games played include Monopoly, Scrabble, Jenga and Backgammon.

Uniquely positioned at the food court, gamers can order food and beverages from their favourite outlet. Come and be part of this exciting experience.

BOARD GAMES: Bringing people together

GIRLFRIENDS CONFIDENTIAL 8th December

The last Girlfriends Confidential talk of the year took place at the Trademark Hotel’s conference centre on the afternoon of 8th December. Featured panelists included Victoria Rubadiri, Adelle Onyango and Maureen Momanyi.

The ladies engaged a large audience on the topic of mental health – what it really is and how to identify signs of poor mental health in oneself or our loved ones. The panelists also offered guidelines on how to maintain positive mental health and how to offer help and care to those suffering from various forms of mental illness. Guests got to share their own experiences, opinions and feedback on the topic. It was an enlightening event as mental health continues to affect the world today. After the main session, guests got to have a tête-à-tête with the panelists as they mingled with the crowd. We look forward to hosting more sessions in the coming year.

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READING: Developing lifelong skills

ABOUT STORYMOJA

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torymoja is the 11-year-old publishing arm of No Boundaries Ltd and is an ethical and indigenous publishing house that employs 55 staff from diverse backgrounds.

Our vision is to ‘get a book in every hand and mind’ so as to develop the literacy, life skills and foundation for lifelong learning – the basic essentials for our economic and social wellbeing.

Our publishing ethos is to emphasise understanding over exam grades and our main point of difference is creative messaging, whereby ‘lessons’ are embedded in the story rather than preached in order to excite children into reading and nurture their natural love of learning.

MAIN FOCUS AREAS

1. Content creation and publishing Our catalogue has over 300 books. Although we do have a few books for adults, we specialise in publications for 4 to 18-year-olds. Our range includes Kiswahili and English activity books,

storybooks and non-fiction readers. We also have new competence-based curriculum textbooks, revision books, career encyclopedias and workbooks, as well as Kiswahili literature set books. Our recording studio is currently converting the physical books into audiobooks and author podcasts, while the digitisation unit is converting the physical books into other formats including e-books for online distribution in the local and international markets though our Storymoja online store www. storymojaafrica.com. Our storybooks educate, entertain and teach life skills. They have also been used as support tools in various projects.

2. Start a Library ‘Start a library’ is a reading promotion initiative that enhances access to storybooks for children and nurtures a culture of reading for pleasure.

Only 2% of public primary schools have libraries.

How many homes have libraries in Kenya? How do we drive a reading revolution without the textrich environment necessary to facilitate regular reading habits? Our focus is to enhance access to books in schools through the establishment of school libraries with a minimum of 2,000 books, train teachers and students in library management and run exciting reading promotion programmes to enhance and sustain a vibrant reading culture in the schools. To date, we have opened 152 libraries in 13 counties across the country, impacting over 500,000 children and trained over 1,000 teachers on library management. For more information, visit www.startalibrary.org.

3. Storymoja Festival The Storymoja Festival is an annual intellectual and cultural festival, as well as Kenya’s biggest book party, which attracts thousands of children

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and adults. The festival started out as a Nyama Choma Fiesta with a small gathering of 300 people in 2007 and has since grown to a vibrant gathering of the greatest minds in Kenya and beyond, celebrating ideas and culture. The festival offerings are dynamic and diverse to cater for all age groups. Books are brought to life through poetry, storytelling and lively discussions with local and international artists, music, workshops, film and much more. Check out further details online at storymojafestival.co.ke.

STORYMOJA READING PROMOTION CAMPAIGNS

Storymoja Read Aloud This is Africa’s largest gathering of children reading aloud from the same text at the same time in multiple locations. The event is conducted bi-annually on the last Friday in January and on the Day of the African Child in June every year. It is a 15-minute expressive and interesting reading exercise, where children from different schools across the country read the same text at the same time. In January 2016, we rallied a total of 421,696 students from 1,306 schools across 44 counties to read aloud. The recommended book for read

aloud is ‘Attack of the Shidas,’ a powerful science fiction story that was commissioned by the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) to teach Kenyan children about ethnic tolerance and act as a tool for promoting peace and patriotism.

The book is approved by the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development and has been translated to Kiswahili and transcribed to Braille to enhance access to marginalised and disadvantaged communities. Our next read aloud will be held on 1st February.

Gifts That Last Campaign This Christmas, Storymoja’s Gifts That Last reading promotion campaign aims to make reading, giving and gifting easy and hustle free. The campaign seeks to promote reading this festive season, while positioning books as important gifts that lasts beyond the Christmas period. Storymoja is encouraging parents to buy their loved one’s gifts that endure long after the

Christmas meal is gone and toys put away. Books are indeed lasting gifts that instil confidence, creativity and most importantly, critical thinking among children. The campaign also encourages people to donate a book that will be given to a children’s home. For every 11 storybooks bought, two books are donated to a children’s home.

Storymoja will organise the identification of the children’s home, coordinate delivery, set up of the library and train the children and caretakers in the children’s home to make maximum use of the library facility.

For more information, contact Gregory on: Tel: 0720 583 627 Email: gregory@storymojaafrica.co.ke www.storymojaafrica.co.ke

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VILLAGE BOWL

After a five-year hiatus, bowling is back at Village Market. Friends, families and colleagues can once again challenge each other to a game of bowling in a decked-out arena never before seen in the country. This modern 11 lane Brunswick facility is great for leisure, sport, celebrations and entertainment.

Village Bowl features a family-friendly atmosphere with special effects lighting, artistic themes and DJ mixes. Drinks and snacks are also available at the snack bar. Pool, air hockey and foosball tables are spread out across the hall for those looking for different forms of recreation or simply waiting for their turn to bowl.

The most outstanding feature of the facility is the Cadillac-themed lounge complete with Cadillac car seats. There’s a private party room available for hire for special events such

as birthdays or corporate trainings.

Village Bowl is the perfect venue to spend an evening or weekend with your loved ones or workmates. Make special reservations in the lounge area or the special party room. You can book the facility for: • Corporate team building events • Bowling leagues and tournaments • Themed birthday parties • Photo and video shoots • Fundraising galas and • Live recordings Better still, try and beat the top scores already set by some of Nairobi’s avid bowlers or simply take your best selfies in the only bowling arena in the country.

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UNDER THE SEA OZONE TRAMPOLINE PARK Get a great burst of energy at Ozone, Village Market’s 15,000 sq. ft trampoline park specially built for those who like to flip, jump, bounce, climb or simply fall into foam and turf. Ozone is great for kids 6 years and above, teens and adults alike.

This trampoline park comes with fancy neon lights, urban graffiti, live in-house DJs, a private party area and snack bar.

There is more than 10 park activities to enjoy including the Open Course, Professional Climbing Wall, Dodgeball Court, the Ninja Course, Slam Dunk, Parkour Wall, Small Climbing Wall, the Baby Trampoline, Olympic Trampoline and the Foam Pit. The Ozone DJ’s set just the right tempo to get you flying high and up in the air.

Ozone is designed for you to have a blast and be safe while at it. Make special reservations for fitness activities or exclusive parties in the private room.

Ozone is also great for: • Fitness challenges • Team-building events • Birthday parties • Photo and video shoots • Live performances

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Sharks hanging from the ceiling, giant corals sprouting from the ground and a massive wide-eyed octopus staring down at the ocean floor – this is Village Market’s children’s theme park, better known as Under the Sea. It features larger-than-life models of sea creatures that your child can easily identify or learn about in a recreational way. It’s a safe space for toddlers and pre-schoolers and awesome for play dates, themed parties and school trips.

Children can enjoy the interactive wall and floor, create various art and crafts, or create landscapes in the interactive

ACTIVITIES: There is plenty to keep you entertained

SEA CREATURES: Fun theme for kids

sandbox and watch the landscapes come to life.. Trampolines, slides, ball pits and the jungle gym are all set in a maze of adventure that will keep your child occupied for hours. Trained minders watch over your child and ensure safety as they play, while the muppet-themed live band keeps things groovy.

Not too far off is the parent’s lounge featuring a cosy sitting area, a snack bar and adult-friendly entertainment. Get to bond with other parents over a board game or take the time to do your shopping or run errands across the mall.

Under the Sea is a fun, colourful and exciting way to grow your child’s imagination. This indoor space is also designed to develop your child’s coordination and social skills in a safe and friendly space.

It’s perfect for school trips and themed birthday parties.

So why not come play at Village Market’s recreation park – Nairobi’s first and most unique family entertainment and recreation centre.

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PLANNER FEB Nobri Kenya – End Year Sale

12th December – 7th January Exhibition Hall, Second Level It is the perfect season for the Nobri Kenya – End Year Sale, featuring top of the range interiors, homeware and fashion wear with amazing discounts of up to 50% off. Free entry!

Kashmir Arts

9th – 22nd January Exhibition Hall, Second Level It is the new year and this means out with the old and in with the new. Kashmir Arts showcase their collection of handmade furniture and home accessories to spruce up your spaces. Free entry!

Steve Lance

10th – 21st January Rooftop Gallery, Second Level Lance is a prolific artist whose works are inspired by the coastal Swahili region. His exquisite and detailed work transports one to the magical coast as you get to experience the culture, architecture, oceans, beaches and the people, all of which are his core subjects. As an artist he specialises in the old doors found in Lamu, Mombasa’s Old Town, as well as Zanzibar’s Stone Town. He studies the narrow streets of Lamu and interprets them in acrylics on canvas. Lance has exhibited widely in and out of Nairobi. We look forward to this opening art exhibition of the year.

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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Adrian Nduma

24th January – 4th February Exhibition Hall, Second Level Adrian Nduma has earned his place as an artist to reckon with. He focuses on colour, beauty and abstraction as his pillars for creativity. With preference for the surreal and abstract, he experiments with various mediums and styles (Source: Little Art Gallery). Free entry!

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MAGICAL VILLAGE It’s that time of the year when Village Market rewards its loyal shoppers. This festive season, one Village Market shopper will walk away with a year’s worth of shopping vouchers valued at KES 1.2M. In addition, every week during the promotion, five winners will get a 10% cashback guarantee on their shopping.

All 20 weekly winners will receive Village Market shopping vouchers equivalent to 10% of the value of their purchases.

Shoppers who purchase goods or services at Village Market worth KES 5,000 and above are eligible to take part in the promotion. Each KES 5,000 will earn you a point into the promotion which will run from 1st December 2018 to 1st January 2019.

Weekly draws will be conducted every Saturday at noon, while the grand draw will take place on 4th January 2019 at midday.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE PROMOTION • All participants must be a minimum age of 18 years to take part • To enter the competition, shoppers must submit their receipts at any of the information desks located at Village Market between 1st December 2018 and 1st January 2019 • Participants will earn a point for every KES 5,000 spent and will receive an SMS notification with a tally of their total points • Winners will be selected through a random draw • Village Market will award five weekly winners with 10% cashback guarantee of the receipts they submitted during the duration of the weekly draw totaling to 20 winners. The 10% cashback guarantee will be in form of Village Market shopping vouchers • The grand prize winner of a year’s worth of shopping valued at KES 1.2M will receive, at the beginning of every month, Village Market shopping vouchers worth KES 100,000 valid for up to three (3) months from the end of the promotion • In the event one does not spend the full value of the vouchers

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awarded to them, one will not receive cash as compensation • 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 promotion rules whether through intent or by omission • 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 participation 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

Village Market 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 national identification card (ID card) or passport • Village Market’s staff, sponsors and their families are not eligible to participate in this promotion • Respective winners are accorded up to three (3) months after the end of the campaign to redeem their prizes and not after draws or within three (3) months after date of winner notification. Prizes that are not collected during this period will be handed over to the Betting Control & Licensing Board • See press and posters for more details, terms and conditions • Village Market reserves all rights.

Nairobi CHAMBER Chorus

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n this special feature, we highlight the Nairobi Chamber Chorus, who recently gave a stunning performance at Village Market.

Founded in October 2005 by Ken Wakia, the Nairobi Chamber Chorus (NCC) is one of the leading choral groups in Kenya today. Its mission is to enable young Kenyans to participate in a high-quality musical forum, from which they can build their career or expand their knowledge and interest in the arts.

Since its inception, over 150 young people have participated and many are now leading musicians in Kenya, performing and teaching music across the country

and abroad. It is a voluntary group with members drawn from institutions around Nairobi, mostly universities.

NCC’s vision is a strong, well-trained musical community that uses music to promote peace and cross-cultural understanding through quality performance of choral music. They are well known for

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introducing a wide range of new compositions and arrangements to the Kenyan audience as well as collaborating with a variety of choral groups.

NCC has travelled extensively in East Africa performing concerts – often for charitable causes – and running music workshops for high school students, university students and church choirs. They have also had a very busy international tour schedule travelling to the UK, USA, Spain and Denmark.

PERFORMING They have performed with worldrenowned musical companies including the Guildhall Orchestra, London Adventist Chorale, Cape Town Opera, UK-based opera houses, Voces8, Soweto String Quartet and Lady Smith Black Mambazo during the Safaricom Classical Music Festival and the Kijani International Music Festival.

In May 2012 NCC represented Kenya during Her Majesty The Queen of England’s Diamond Jubilee Pageant at Windsor Castle where, as the Pageant Choir, they shared the stage with world stars including Il Divo, Susan Boyle, the Canadian Tenors, Joss Stone and the Royal Marine Band.

In 2016 NCC, in collaboration with the Festival Singers of Florida, led a world peace campaign that saw several choirs perform the African peace song

MEMBERS: Nairobi Chamber Chorus

‘Ukuthula’ on 21 September, the UN established World Peace Day, in an effort that led to the production of the documentary AVoice4Peace (avoice4peace.org). In September 2017 the chorus yet again toured Denmark where they performed in seven cities including Copenhagen.

The NCC has landed an extremely prestigious invitation to perform at the American Choral Directors Association’s (ACDA) National Conference in Kansas City in February 2019. NCC’s performance at the ACDA National Conference will be its highest achievement so far, as this is the largest gathering of choral musicians in North America. No Kenyan group has ever performed at the National Conference of ACDA.

For more information about the Nairobi Chamber Chorus and how to support the organisation, please visit ncc.or.ke

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NOBRI HOME What is Nobri Home?

Nobri Home is a family-owned home goods specialty retail store that stocks a wide range of home furnishings imported from the USA. We opened our retail store at Village Market in April 2018 and have been excited to share our passion for all things home with customers here at Village Market. We fill our store with a continuously changing selection of high quality and stylish household goods for every type of customer. We carry over 1,300 unique items across a broad range of product categories such as kitchen and dining, bed and bath, furniture, home textiles, rugs, decor and outdoor. Whether you are looking to tastefully update your current home decor or furnish a brand new house, we give our customers some great options for creating their dream home.

What does Nobri mean?

The name ‘Nobri’ is actually an inside joke within our family – a play on family names. It was coined in the early 90s and the name just stuck.

Why did you choose to focus on furniture and home furnishings?

We operate on two basic ideals: first, your home decor, like the clothes you wear, is an expression of who you are. Secondly, your home should be a place where you feel at peace and are able to relax, while hiding from the hectic world outside. Our passion

NOBRI HOME Tel: 0702 630 650 Email: info@nobrihome.com Website: www.nobrihome.com FB/IG: @nobrihome

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lies in giving Nobri shoppers’ superior quality products that allows them to find their own voice while creating their sanctuaries.

How do you keep your company true to its vision?

We listen to customer feedback and bear the feedback in mind when choosing the product lines. This has worked well to keep our customers returning. We spend a lot of time researching high quality products and manufacturers who have a specific focus on quality and are keeping up with current trends in home decor.

Any changes you have made/experienced over time?

We are a continuously evolving company and with every customer interaction we learn a little more about what is in demand and how to keep our customer base happy.

What kind of experience should the Nobri Home shopper expect from your Village Market outlet?

We would like for Nobri Home to be your favourite home goods store and your first choice when shopping for your home. We strive to offer a personalised approach to your home shopping experience. Our in-store team is focused on understanding each customer’s needs and style preferences, and is able to recommend products that fit each client’s lifestyle.

What lies ahead for Nobri Home in the near future?

We have recently launched our wedding registry service and are inviting all couples that are currently planning their weddings to come and take advantage of this service. It’s a great way to get your new home started! In 2019 we will be looking to expand our offering in some of our categories. We will have a wider variety of styles and colours particularly for home décor. We will also be looking to grow our outdoor category, as this is an area we believe is still greatly underserved in the market.

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FIONA KAY OF MIDNIGHT VOYAGES AND FILLING VOIDS Fashion can be stylish, impressive and also philosophical. Fiona Kay at Village Market brings out aspects of fashion that we often don’t think about.

Who is the ultimate Fiona Kay woman?

The Fiona Kay woman is cosmopolitan, sets her own standards and is unique in every way. She is a world traveller and is ecstatic about Africa.

What inspired your current collection?

Our current and outgoing collection is titled Midnight Voyage. It was inspired and developed around the excitement of air travel. Our upcoming collection, The Void, addresses feelings of emptiness, uncertainty and the anxiety that comes with losing purpose. In this collection launching in mid-November, Fiona Kay attempts to fill a void and move every woman into a zone of certainty and fulfilment.

FIONA KAY Tel: 0715 282 928 Email: info@fionakaybrand.com Facebook: Fiona Kay Instagram: @fionakay_brand Twitter: fionakaybrand

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Do you make customised pieces as well?

Indeed. Besides our prêt-à-couture readily available pieces, we have a private atelier. This service allows us to handle custom orders so that, in the event that you don’t find a form-fitting size in store, you need not miss out on your favourite Fiona Kay design. We also take on unique custom designs for clients who plan to attend special occasions.

Ultimately, we want women to feel unique, unconventional and exhilarated.

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MUGG & BEAN BOTTOMLESS COFFEE AND SO MUCH MORE Good news for all coffee lovers out there and those who love to have breakfast all day everyday! Mugg & Bean has joined the Village Market family. What’s more, the bottomless coffee they are famed for is not a myth. They also have bottomless teas and hot chocolate, as well as a range of bottomless chilled drinks.

Pop into Mugg & Bean at Village Market and experience it all for yourself.

The South African coffee shop franchise attributes its loyal patronage to excellent food, fantastic service and a great ambiance. Starting in December, Mugg & Bean will be

accessible to you from the comfort of your home or office. How you ask? Well, look out for them on UberEats, Jumia Food and Yum. If you are in a hurry, the awesome staff will have your order ready in a jiffy, and if you just want to sit and enjoy your coffee, Mugg & Bean have you covered.

The Village Market outlet has a seating capacity of 140 diners. In the spirit of generosity, Mugg & Bean are offering great deals, so be sure to visit the outlet for a dose of bottomless beverages, giant muffins, cookies and a wide array of amazing delicacies.

MUGG & BEAN Tel: 0732 01 02 03 Email: info@muggandbeanvm.com Facebook: Mugg & Bean Village Market Instagram: @muggandbeanvm Twitter: @MuggandBeanVM

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KAREL T-LOUNGE

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arel is the ancient Phoenician name given to an old island city snuggled in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea. The metropolis is known for its bright sunshine, healthy food and a friendly exchange port.

Karel T-Lounge brings this very experience to Village Market with its delectable Mediterranean menu, tasteful decor and a delightful cultural experience that inspires friendship and nurtures solidarity.

Karel T-Lounge will offer you a sprightly and refreshing dining experience. The restaurant’s logo symbolises a stylised lion along with an image of the sun to represent the heart of Africa, where Karel opened its first restaurant.

Karel T-Lounge is an elegant and uncanny tribute to traditional Mediterranean culture with an eccentric twist. It consists of a ground floor with a patio and a terrace with a sweeping view of Village Market. The restaurant’s interior decor is a work of art designed to captivate the discerning diner. It’s the ideal place for dreamers who desire to escape from the strains of life. It’s also a cosy home for family, friends and colleagues looking to spend some precious moments together.

Karel’s Mediterranean menu consists of a refined selection of teas, as well as a variety of fresh and colourful salads and gluten free options. Aperitifs and relaxing sounds of lounge music punctuate special events. Come and dine with us every Saturday as you enjoy live jazz music at its best. Spend your evening in our beautiful terrace enjoying your favourite coffee, tea or even cocktails.

We are pleased to offer all patrons exclusive hire of our private dining room, available seven days a week from 8am to midnight. The space is ideal for working breakfasts, lunches, dinners, drinks and any celebration that requires a certain kind of ambience.

To make your reservations: Email: info@karel.co.ke Tel: 0746 619 462/3

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AUTHENTIC: Karel offers a variety of tradtional foods

MEDITERRANEAN DELIGHTS: A delicious menu

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A-Z

FOOD AND RESTAURANTS

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VILLAGE MARKET list of outlets

Activation Kitchen AFTA EATS 0746 619 228 team@aftaeats.com

Alexandre Chocolatier 0796 433 041 contacts@alexandre.co.ke

Eunique

0710 659 837 michelle.johnsson@gmail.com

Fabric Gallery

100 Years

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

Adéle Dejak

0727 680 027 mercy.adeledejak@gmail.com

Bartons

0714 935 370 kinuthiam@gmail.com

0796 112 182 eunice@fashionkenya.com marketing@euniqueafrica.com 0720 390 123 info@fabricgallery.co.ke

Fiona Kay

0715 282 928 info@fionakaybrand.com

Foschini

0777 153 001/002/003/004

Jennyfer* JIT Gems

Bata

0722 964 506 nddf@wananchi.com

Bossini

0724 748 139 hrna@joo&co.com

Canali at Rodeo Drive

0725 935 542 village@kshoe.co.ke

0724 627 705 bata.village@bata.com 0719 614 691 bossinivillage@deacons.co.ke 0721 256 777 mtm@italianmenswear.co.ke

Celio* City Walk

0731 006 192 villagemarket@citywalk.co.ke

Coco Chic 0737 885 954

Cocolili

0796 962 625 info@cocoliliafrica.com

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

Erita Jewel

0722 793067 eritajewel@gmail.com

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Joo & Co K-Shoe

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

Kikoy Company 0710 320 528 julia@kikoy.com

KSHMR by Kuoni

0734 699 469 elena@kashmrbykuoni.com

Made in Africa

0796 211 922 madeinafrica2003@gmail.com

Markham

OdAOMO

0714 235 863 thetextileloft@gmail.com

One Way

0770 300 400 victor@one-way.cc

Opt Source

0739 657 157 sales@opticasource.co.ke

Palmers

0707 788 670 palmersnairobi@gmail.com

Patrick Mavros

0701 070 295 nairobi@patrickmavros.com

Pop-Up Shop 1

0703 567 567 village@nyamamama.com

Off the Rocks* Ohcha

0724 606 060 ohchavm@artcaffe.co.ke

Orchid Restaurant 0701 319 140 majidjerdi@yahoo.com

Anise

Osteria

Artcaffe

Pasta Republic Pizza Hut

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

FASHION AND ACCESSORIES

Nyama Mama

0712 143 839 village@artcaffe.co.ke

BBrood

0799 871 819/0799 871 818 villagemarket@bbrood.com

Bottle Shop* Brown's Food Co.

0724 925 754 villagemarket@brownsfoodco.com

Casa Jamon

0706 409 456 tapasjamonke@gmail.com

CJ's* Donuts World* East

0700 248 780 rorovillagemarket@gmail.com

Enoteca

0728 680 035 osteriagigiri@yahoo.com

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

Rose Jewellery

0723 650 909 nebiat@enoteca.agency

Sofra

Sandstorm

Food Market Pop-Up Achaari

Souk

Sensations

Han-Ji's Corner

0750 404595 rosejewkenya.com

0704 164 755 salessupport@sandstormkenya.com 0719 534 764 emily@salute.co.ke

SK Collection

0728 206134 skcollectionshop@gmail.com

0720 895 646 rupi.dosaja@gmail.com

0723 997 631 jianpinglei037@gmail.com

Harvest Restaurant 0730 886 000

Jiko – Tribe Hotel

Sterns

0732 186 000 jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com

Trevor Collection

0746 619 463 info@karel.co.ke

0777 153 007/008 0746 619 232 rosegathoni@yahoo.com

Karel T-Lounge

0790 579 997 darlyn@mbaya.co.ke 0791 696 715 asasso@souk-kenya.co.ke

Spring Valley Coffee

0708 709 709 coffee@springvalleycoffee.com

Sweet Street

0702 899899/ 0782 899 899 info@sweetstreet.co.ke

Taco

0724 924 974 chriscellini@me.com

Taste of Africa

0729 501 650 jessegns2@yahoo.com

Keventers

Tastigo

Thai Village

Woolworths

Moksh

0719 615 136 storeadministratorvillagemarket2 @woolworths.co.za

KFC* Khazana Restaurant

Nairobi Sports House

Zinj Design

Maru Bhajias* Mugg & Bean

0777 153 005/006

Mille Collines

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

Mocca

020 7120 090 0786 485 688 0738 205 315 village@nairobisportshouse.com

Vivo Activewear

0746 619 337 annemuthoni@vivoactivewear.com

0799 202 020 onlinesales@zinjdesign.com

0726 254 254 info@keventers.co.ke

0727 329 937 sonalbobby@yahoo.com

0732 010 203 info@muggandbeanvm.com

0745 719 988 info@pizzacorner.co.ke 0712 848 770 sonalbobby@yahoo.com

The Chocolate Bar

0792 941 826 info@absolutechocolate.co.ke

The Local Grill

0722 576 301/0746 860 650 reservations@thelocalgrill.co.ke

A-Z of VILLAGE MARKET Tiramisu

M.A.C

Taipan Forex Bureau

Agent

Village Photoshop

Urban Burger

Madora*

VFS International (K) Ltd

Kingsway Tyres Limited

Village Service Centre

Village Cellar

MP Shah Hospital

ESSENTIALS AND Shop OTHER SERVICES Kiwi 0720 019 557

0702 993 254 info@tiramisubakery.co.ke 0717 606 060 urbanvillage@artcaffe.co.ke 0729 221 100 vm@village-supermarket.com

Zeytoon

0704 036 072 mac.vm@lintonsbeauty.com 0741 869 314 villagemarket@madora.co.ke Village Medical Centre 020 429 1000/0728 900 800/ 0736 900 800

0733 940 522/0733 333 433

Optica Limited

Zucchini Ice-cream and Juice Bar

Refinery

0724 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke

0742 969 508 village@optica.co.ke

0741 151 000 info@refinerygrooming.com

Salon Malibu

FAMILY 0733 624 552 ENTERTAINMENT Salon Natalie & RECREATIONAL 0717 543 416 natashayumba@hotmail.com FACILITY (FERC)

Bowling

020 7122 477/476

O-Zone Trampoline Park 020 712 3141

Under The Sea Kids Indoor Playground 0207122488

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

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

Belladona Pharmacy

CBA Bank

Blossom Aesthetics Ltd

CBA Bank ATM Chase Bank ATM Co-op Bank ATM Diamond Trust Bank

0715 945 228 pharmacy@belladonnahealthcare.com 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

0711 056 444 danson.githae@cbagroup.com

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

Equity Bank ATM FAPCL* KCB Bank 020 7122 003 retail-vmarket@kcb.co.ke

KCB Bank ATM Mpesa Shop NIC Bank 0711 041 819 okuljanic-bank.com

SBM Bank

0703 074 590 cmweru@chasebank.co.ke

Stanbic ATM Standard Chartered Bank ATM

0722 397 661 gladwell@taipanforex.com 0721 372 967

Village Supermarket 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

Between The Lines

0708 098 188 yasmin@westlandssundries.com

Blue Lily Flower Shop 0722 320 771 nanitecle@yahoo.com

Bobby Pall Photography 0721 462 302 bobbypallphotography@gmail.com

Carrefour Market* Chapa Copy

0700 866 089 villagemarket@chapacopy.com

0722 206 536/517 www.kv.kenyavaluers.com 0733 699 514 village@kingswaytyres.com ahmed.siddik@kingswaytyres.com

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

0725 813 913 info@villagephotoshop.co.ke 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

MAC Instore

Zuku

Miniso

ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFTS

0720 550 028 info@macinstore.com 0721 127 736 stegimaz@yahoo.com/@gmail.com

Mobile Klinik* Nikon 0721 555 590 sales@isl.co.ke finance@isl.co.ke

0735 034 830/0786 420 805 support@zukufiber.co.ke

Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass 0722 523 284 villagemarket@kitengela.com

Artz Gallery

Phoenix Safaris

0733 423 640 artzzs52@gmail.com

Post Office

0723 559 454 info@bluerhinoafrica.com

0733 974 754 tours@phoenix-safaris.de 0735 764 673 pmrvillagemarket@posta

Power Innovations Ltd 0725 643 143 sales@powerinnovationsltd.com

Blue Rhino Cedar Box 0719 581 361

Toy World

0770 057 382 toyshouse@africaonline.co.ke

Credible Sounds

Safaricom Service Centre

0722 002 374 villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke

FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS

Densey Travel

Safe Box

0722 937 327

0741 411 963 george@crediblesounds.com info@denseytravel.com 0721 332 113

Desert Rose

0791 471 194 info@desertrosekenya.com

0723 500 500 info@safebox.co.ke

Samsung

rose@tricom.co.ke

Handcraft Centre Kalabash

0724 372 111 kalabash@gmail.com

Kashmir Arts

DHL

Shifaz Veterinary Clinic & Pet Shop

Hi Kitchen

Techmart

0702 630 650 info@nobrihome.com

Hot Point

Technology House

0733 608 330 alfonsopiedade@gmail.com

I.A Security Services

Telkom Kenya

Ignite Gym

Text Book Centre

JIT Group Offices JPR Safari Camp* KAPS Kenya Valuers Estate

Tintoria Dry Cleaners

0711 017 133 mary.wangare@dhl.com 0722 800 522 afsaneh.mbn@gmail.com 020 3699 000 smaina@hotpoint.co.ke 0720 650 488 info@iasecurityservices.com 0743 618 729 info.ke@ignitefitness.com

0725 711 896 dr.zulfikar_moshinah@yahoo.com 0721 632 060 kiprono.woods@gmail.com 0710 888 888 shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke

020 7782 888 vmwambaire@telkom.co.ke 0743 795 301 jane.kimaru@tbc.co.ke

0729 329 404 operationsmanager@tintoria.co.ke

Versatile Photographers 0722 619 535 village@versatilephotographers.com

0732 402 647 kashmirarts@yahoo.com

Nobri

Past and Present

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

Pop-Up Shop 2 Rupa's Gift Centre Ltd info@rupasgiftcentre.co.ke

Rus Interiors

0706 701 858 mail@dharamshi.com

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HEALTH &

M.P. SHAH HOSPITAL

beauty Tel: 020 429 1000/0728 900 800/0736 900 800 Email: info@mpshahhosp.org www.mpshahhosp.org

LOOK GREAT WITH A BRILLIANT SMILE

By Dr Kaberi Majumder (M.D.S) Specialist Orthodontist at Village Medical Centre, M.P. Shah Hospital At one time the majority of patients who went for orthodontic correction of irregular teeth were children and adolescents. There was a common perception that dental braces were meant for children only. Over the past decade, however, that false perception has faded away and adults are increasingly opting for orthodontic treatment.

The evolution of technology has seen the emergence of invisible orthodontics, lingual braces, clear aligners, Invisalign, tooth-coloured braces and tooth-coloured wires that have now come of age. Today patients seek orthodontic treatment not just for the conventional treatment of functional problems, but also to improve their appearance with healthy and beautiful smiles.

The procedure is recommended for patients with unsatisfactory facial and dental aesthetics such as inability to close their lips, over prominent or recessive chin, everted lips, gummy smile, overclosure of both lips, and dental and facial asymmetry.

Research has shown that people with well-aligned teeth and jaws have a higher degree of self-esteem and confidence. But there are also medical reasons why adults can consider brace treatment for unaligned teeth, medically known as malocclusion. Braces reduce the risk of repairing gum defects which are often expensive, painful and sometimes stressful to the patient.

They also reduce the risks of gum

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and periodontal disease and chipping and breaking of the teeth.

Due to long standing pyorrhea disease (deposition of tartar on teeth and gum) or due to ageing process of gums, most adult patients exhibit gum infection and periodontal disease which includes weak gums, gum pockets, gum recession and advanced jaw bone loss which can cause shaky teeth, shifted and flared teeth, tilted molars, extruded teeth and eventually loss of teeth.

Adult patients can also suffer from multiple oral function issues involving biting problems like collapsed bite and chewing trauma, missing teeth, worn-out teeth, jaw muscle fatigue in the morning, pain in the joints while performing daily activities and jaw joint dysfunction.

Orthodontic treatment sometimes can substitute other restorative treatment efficiently or work in combination with other dental treatments like dental implants, periodontal treatment of gum, bone defects and restorative treatment for patients with multiple oral issues to enhance their treatment outcomes.

Adult patients are considered better candidates for orthodontic treatment because of their meticulousness in appointments and ease to follow orthodontist instructions such as good oral hygiene. Adult patients are also put under orthodontic treatment for less time because their diagnosis is easier and correction is usually limited.

Whereas the conformable nature of human body allows most people to ignore dental problems until they become unbearable, early treatment is key. Recognising the signs is the first step towards correcting the problem.