The Muthaiga Country Club Magazine January - March 2023

January - March 2023

The M u tha i g a Country Club M agazi n e

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by Florian Keller Rift Valley Odyssey An epic cycling challenge through the Great Rift Valley – 450km, all off-road, on narrow tracks, through stunning landscapes - but never flat. (see more on Pages 22 & 23)

C on t e nts page 1

Letter from the Chairman

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Letter from the Secretary

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Membership Matters

page 4

Roving Eye & Competition

page 5

Balloting Report & Finance Reports

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MCC Events

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Young Members’ Ball

page 8

Remembrance Sundays

page 9

Poppy Ball

page 10

Forthcoming Events Diary

page 11

Muthaiga Sports Round-Up

page 14

Christmas Draw Lunch

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Heritage Collection

page 17

Members’ Honours

page 18

Members’ Achievements

page 19

Bird Quiz

page 20

Opera & Ballet

page 21

Library Book Reviews

page 22

Rift Valley Odyssey Bike Challenge

page 24

Christmas Draw Prize Winners’ List 2022

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Hatches & Matches

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Obituaries The Muthaiga Country Club Magazine is published by MCC for Members

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Editor: Yoyo Volak Magazine Production: Matthew Rudd, Mercy Wanyeri, Diana Waithaka, Eunice Mulwa, Yvonne Magambo, David Muunga, Vincent Ford, Francis Kitoto.

Contributors: Edita Camm, Christina EngellAndersen, Peter Usher, Steve Mills, Gail Paul, Tom Lawrence, Matthew Rudd.

Design & Layout by Shelleys the Printers.

Printed by Graphite Lounge.

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From the Chairman Members A Happy New year to one and all. I hope you and your families had a relaxing and enjoyable festive season.

We hosted nearly seven hundred for Christmas lunch and over five hundred for New Year’s dinner. Thank you to the staff and management for ensuring that all this happened with great aplomb and enormous thanks to all of you for attending those functions.

We have a busy year ahead and I know the Club’s Events’ Team send out regular reminders of the incredible functions that are laid on. Enjoy those functions to the full!

The Club is organising a Members’ Tent at the Ngong Racecourse for the upcoming Sirai Guineas taking place on Sunday 21st January. Please get into your Sunday best, sign up and go along for some fun. The more the merrier!

I hope by now you have all met the new Club Secretary Michael Flint. I was unable to make the soiree held in December to introduce him formally to Club Members. I think it is fair to say that Michael has hit the ground running, he is full of vim and I am greatly enjoying watching him at the helm. A very warm welcome again to Michael and Lilly.

We have a lot of improvement/development plans in the pipeline for the Club, as I said at the AGM, and we will be telling you about these during the course of the year. A lot of careful thought and planning has gone into this by management and the Projects sub-committee.

Some serious thought is also being given to the next Chairman’s Outreach. Watch this space…

I would like to welcome Lisa Karanja as an Officer of the Club alongside myself and John Ngumi. Lisa is an incisive thinker and I know we will enjoy working alongside her.

Many thanks to Michael Turner who stepped down as an Officer but who remains as a Committee member. Michael’s ability to get to the heart of an issue with gin clarity is an enormous help to us on the Main Committee and I welcome his continued presence.

At the beginning of another Club annual cycle, I would like to remind you of some of the cardinal rules to be followed by us all. Enjoy yourselves to the fullest extent, it is your Club after all. Please, please don’t ever be rude to the Staff – it will not be tolerated. Please do not tip the staff. If you see another Member not abiding by the by-laws, do not under any circumstances intervene yourself but please report the conduct or the incident to the management or the staff.

They will deal with it.

Now, friends, sit back and enjoy reading another edition of our stunning Club magazine. In this edition we have a comprehensive round-up of the events and celebrations leading up to, and during, the festive season, and the low down on some of the challenges that Members have triumphed over recently, and honours that have been bestowed.

I hope you all derive enormous pleasure from your Membership of the Club in 2023.

I think we are in great shape as we enter our 110th year.

My warmest wishes to you and your families

Philip Coulson, Chairman, Muthaiga Country Club www.mcc.co.ke

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From the Secretary Dear Members Many thanks for such a warm welcome and the long wait for me to get here. It has been a double dream come true… the opportunity to move back to Kenya and then to become your new Secretary.

My short story: I was born in Jamaica of British parents. My father worked overseas for Citibank for 30 years. We lived in Colombia, Ecuador, Haiti, (back to) Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago. I went to boarding school in Hertfordshire, England, at Berkhamsted School.

I moved to the US in 1983 and attended the University of Houston in Texas. We moved to San Francisco in 1984 where I attended the University of California, Berkeley.

I remember a squash tournament between the UK and the West Indies in the 70’s at the Liguanea Club in Kingston, Jamaica. The top player from the UK was a dentist named Peter Verro. He was a James Bond type character who made an impression on me as a ten-yearold and inspired me to want to become a good squash player and a dentist! My ‘A’ levels at Berkhamsted were all sciences with Dentistry in mind. I continued on this path in Houston and then Berkeley. In my last year I had a conversation with my father about not wanting to be a dentist anymore - I had now set my heart on becoming an actor. He supportively said, “You can do anything you want, but get your degree first!”

After graduation in 1987 it was off to the Big Apple to pursue my dream… a starving actor has to eat… so I got a job as a breakfast waiter at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel on Central Park South.

Eventually I moved back to California (opened the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco) and then to Hong Kong to open the Ritz-Carlton there. I was more successful with acting in HK, with a guest appearance on the British television series ‘Soldier, Soldier’. Then came Dubbing - I did voice-overs for Chinese Karate films until one day in 1992 I realised I needed to get back to reality. So back to the US to pursue a career in hospitality…

I ended up in Florida at the Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach. From there I went on to the Boca Raton Resort & Club, then the Deer Creek Country Club and Delano Hotel (Miami Beach). I met my wife, Lilly, at the Boca Pointe Athletic Club where I was playing squash (full circle) My children, Amanda and James, were born in Boca Raton.

Then it was off to Mexico City, followed by London, NYC, and back to London. Then came a pivotal opportunity in our lives… I was invited to Kenya on holiday by MCC Member Mark Somen in 2012… Long story short, he convinced me to take over from him at the Tribe Hotel. So I quit my job in London and moved the family to Nairobi.

In 2015 I moved to The Bahamas (Albany Resort and Club)… and then back to Kenya in 2020 to manage the Mövenpick Hotel in Westlands – Karibu Nyumbani!

I’m looking forward to taking up squash again and also to helping the Chairman revive the MCC Drama scene.

Our Team pledge (aren’t our employees the Greatest!) is ‘To bring MCC back to you Members - both young and older.

To encourage more Member participation by raising the bar on quality of service (hospitality) and product, through creativity, open discussion and planning.

To reintroduce more Club events and activities and to develop and introduce new sports, like padel.

To make our Muthaiga the best Social Members’ Club in the world.’

We have so many exciting projects to push through and uplift experiences for all Members and I am looking forward to the challenge.

Best wishes,

Michael Flint MCC Secretary 2

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MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP AE T MM AT T R ST E R S With the winding down of a communications committee, this page is devoted to being more of an opinion page, where prevailing moods and sentiments of Members on current Club issues, expressed in comments and mails, are echoed. As always, we want to know what’s on your mind, and will always welcome your feedback.

ing down of a communications committee, this page is devoted to being more politeClub reminder regarding a few points of Club page, where prevailing moods and sentiments of Members onAcurrent 13TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING protocol that some Members are ‘over-looking’ sed in comments and mails, are echoed. As always, we want to know what’s on nd will always welcome your feedback.

BEDROOMS Members leaving the Club must vacate their rooms, remove their belongings and hand the door key to the Front Desk at the Club’s Reception by 10 a.m. on the date of departure, otherwise the rooms will be charged for the following night.

at Pinks R E C E NTLY, A DE C ISION WAS M AD E TO O …

O F F E R BR E AK FAST ON LY AT P IN KS…

What we saw…

…and the Club techies behind the

Belongings (excluding firearms) may be handed to the Hall Porter or Members' Store for storage. No responsibility will rest with the Club for belongings MCC’s 13th Annual General Meeting held inGerman sausage has not seen Your leftGermany in the Club.

Appalled by people’s behaviour at Pinks, andattended, thanks and the saurecraut [sic] was not cooked. It November was extremely well to disappointed to have to have breakfast there… I am tasted ok as I was very hungry. PE STAFF/ FIREARMS our recently introduced an overseas Member and come to the‘hybrid’ Club for thetechnology which Club, not to come to an average hotel. FP Members allowed Members from across the globe to attend Why is it that there are never any ice-creams shall ensure that their employees, when on the Club premises, DECISION WAS MADE TO O in the fridge? Also, never any low-fat milk. obey anyRH order given by the Secretary. Such employees when attending virtually.

We had a record number of participants While I agree with the economic reasons for having only oneAT venue PINKS… for breakfast,…

I do not agree with AS T ONLY in the Public Rooms must be properly dressed. this year with 579 ‘zooming’ in and 51 Members who Not the place it used to be. WR the argument that economy alone justifies dispensing with in the old restaurant in a attended inbreakfast person.

Neither Members nor their staff nor guests shall be Breakfast at Pinks only is a mistake. Do away with scenes making it happen. the chafing dishes and cook to order as it used M O RE GEN ERALLY to be. TP

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child-free environment. RS

There are only three things wrong with Pinks:

only is aThe mistake.

Do awayOfficers with and Committee 1. Service. 2. Service. 3. Service. DN four nominated No waiters, tables not laid, multiple trips required, and cookmembers to order as it used were all duly elected or re-elected and the M ORE GENERALLY no logic to layout, food in chafing dishes cold,

permitted to carry or bear firearms on the Club premises.

Members shall be responsible for ensuring that their staff, (including drivers and bodyguards) shall be confined to designated parking area.

The Committee wishes to thank all thoseYour who German sausage has notthe seen Germany BUT IT WASN ’T ALL B AD… attended both physically and virtually. e’s behaviour at Pinks, and table notresolutions cleared as food finished, seven undercoffee discussion were duly passed. disgusting.AB

ave to have breakfast there… I am ber and come to the Club for the e to an average hotel. FP

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and the saurecraut [sic] was not cooked. It Thank you to the team for a wonderful Red tasted ok as I was veryevening hungry.

PE Room dinner…

It made for a special and

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a great meal. DB

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Also, never anytowards low-fatthe milk.

We are reasons most grateful to the Membersinforthe your generous contribution StaffRH the economic for having Christmas Box.agree You made r breakfast, I do not with a huge difference to the end of our year and we are immensely thankful for your support.

Not the place it used to be. WR economy alone justifies reakfast in the old restaurant in a The Club was 'event full' over the holidays, and given the busy schedule, we were not able nment. RS There are only three things wrong with Pinks: to host the Staff Christmas Party, traditionally held in November. This important event has 1. Service. 2. Service. 3. Service. DN been postponed until 26 January 2023, to celebrate the efforts of all our amazing team. not laid, multiple trips required, food inDuring chafing thedishes party,cold, we would s food finished, coffee like to have a Raffle Draw with a range of exciting prizes to make it fun for everyone. We respectfully invite you to donate prizes that will go towards our Staff Christmas Draw.

Kindly contact the Secretary's Office if you have anything you would like to donate as prize.

With many thanks and our very best wishes for 2023!

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BUT IT WASN’T ALL B AD…

Thank you to the team for a wonderful Red Room dinner… It made for a special evening and a great meal. DB April– June 2017 Muthaiga Country Club

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Roving Eye

Eye was intrigued to see who enjoys a freebie came to the Club Sec’s introduction. Good turnout, fun evening, well organised, fine bar.

The new fella took time to reel off a long list of countries where he’s lived and worked and either he spends only a few months in each place or else he’s a man of, er, much lived experience.

Eye thought it right to dig a little deeper, so adopted a low profile and slithered

across to the Movenpick Hotel. Turns out, on good authority, the tears wept over the former manager’s departure were neither joyous nor crocodilian – his team were genuinely sad to see him go. Imagine that! The auguries are promising…

But back to the Christmas Draw, where Eye won a massive raspberry. Eye mean, how many tickets must Eye buy?

Still, the event was a great success and – although the counted days of rich

hyperbole are over – it was in fact the most successful event (whisper it not abroad) EVER! Generous prizes, gracious winners, unlucky losers.

Eye researched the odds of winning (about 3.8% - give or take a decimal place or two) and, undaunted, will try harder next year.

After all, the more tickets you buy, the greater your chances of winning, right?

Ho ho ho…

Letters to the Editor…

Clearing up

Monkey footprints all over bedroom and bathroom walls, again. It is simply NOT TRUE to say they have been removed since last time. It’s time to clear up. CJ PS Hate the Menu for tea, too.

First Aid

Two skinned shins on the tennis court revealed a First Aid box woefully lacking anything useful and Staff not knowing the difference between antiseptic and antihistamine.FN

Insult to Injury

It is offensive to see guys in T-shirts, jeans and sneakers in the Popsy Bar. Is this Muthaiga Club? Standards are sinking. JD

Tough Love

Insomnus

Live band past 1 am.

Listening to this NOISE, exhausted from a long trip, it was a poor show. Hold parties by the Steam engine at the front. AK

Perfectus

Best Club experience anywhere in the world. Best service in East Africa. AJ

Dubius

We need separate parking areas for nonMembers and drivers. Between the ayahs, kids, drivers and ubiquitous mobile phones, the Club is becoming harder to love these days.

RW

The Christmas Draw was SUCH a disappointment!

Some Members won THREE prizes and I didn’t win anything! I don’t trust computers to draw the winners honestly - It’s not fair! BS

COMPETITION Question:

Who is this guest and in which year did she visit Kenya?

Answer to our October - December 2022 Competition

Prize:

QUESTION: What event was being celebrated in this picture?

The first correct entry that we receive will win dinner for two with a bottle of House Wine in either Pinks or the Club Dining Room. Please send your answers to communications@mcc.co.ke 4

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ANSWER: First flight from Mombasa to Nairobi circa 1929.

WINNER: Nobody got the correct answer.

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balloting committee * No one can become a Member until full entrance fees are received.

a Member wish for a Kenyan resident to stay at the Club, this is permitted provided the Member also stays at the Club for the duration of their guests’ stay.

* A candidate cannot proceed to the next step of the process if a proposer/ seconder is not in good standing (for example, posted for non-payment.)

5. Young Members (18 - 29) are to apply for their transition to Full Membership before their 30th birthday.

* After the orientation process, candidates are required to complete the probationary requirements within three months.

Happy New Year to you All! I’m delighted to inform you all that we ended 2022 with a healthy number of applications in all categories of the Club, which just shows that Membership of MCC remains highly sought-after.

As we are in a New Year I thought I would politely point out a few areas that do, once in a while, slip one’s mind…

1. Membership Application * At the time of application the minimum entrance fee deposit is required in order for one’s candidate to proceed to the next stage.

The Balloting Committee welcomes any suggestions in any area you feel we can improve, and in this case, please write to Diana Waithaka, our Membership secretary - membership@mcc.co.ke

* The waiting period for Full Town Membership to meet the Balloting Committee is approximately 18 months. * A parent ONLY can propose a son and/or daughter for Membership.

Thank you and wishing you and your loved ones a Happy and Healthy 2023!

Best wishes,

2. Membership Cards are only to be used by the respective Members. Junior Family Members from the age of seven up to 18 can be provided with their own cards, but the parent/s are to settle these bills.

3. Short Term Membership is valid for

Kush Bhardwaj Chairman Balloting Committee

five years.

4. Temporary Membership is for non-Kenyan residents. However, should

finance

Dear Members, First and foremost, I would like to thank you for attending the AGM in large numbers and supporting the various resolutions, that were all passed with large majorities, also for your continued support, by using the Club and paying your dues on time. I am happy to report that the Club has largely weathered the shocks from Covid 19 and the global inflationary pressures and managed to achieve impressive results in the financial year ended June 2022. Costs have been managed very well and the Club’s cash position is stable.

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on a real time basis, with MPesa and card payments. This has, however, been possible only when Members provide their Membership account numbers in full. We kindly request that those Members who are used to using the shortened format of their account numbers please provide their Membership number in full when making payments. This is necessary because the automation only works with the full eightcharacter alpha-numeric number.

With your support, the Club is breaking even after applying subscriptions. This permits entrance fees from new Members to be ring-fenced from operations and to be used exclusively for investment in capital projects and new services, to enhance Members’ experience. Our key focus now remains to seek opportunities to invest our cash reserves in a way that secures the longterm financial sustainability of the Club.

We also continue allocating adequate funds to maintain and renew Club facilities to enable us to continue delivering great value to Members in terms of quality and service.

On the administration front, we have a large balance of unidentified credits and therefore remind Members to always indicate their account numbers in full when making direct deposits in the Club’s bank accounts. We also request those Members who may have deposited money in the Club’s accounts, but who have not informed us, to contact the Accounts office.

We continue automating our payment processes for improved efficiency and Members accounts are now being updated

The majority of our Members are still not using the Club on a regular basis, and we therefore continue appealing to all Members, to please come and enjoy your Club more.

In the meantime, with my best wishes for the New Year, I thank you again for your support of the Club.

Daniel Ndonye Daniel Ndonye Chairman Finance & Strategy Committee

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events

MCC vs MGC Golf Day

“Speak Their Names”

by Silvia Cassini

The annual MCC vs MGC Golf Day took place in October, hosting over 100 golfers from both Clubs in a friendly format of Stableford Greensomes, played at the ever-green Muthaiga Golf Club.

Defending holders of the Centenary Trophy Muthaiga Golf Club, emerged victorious once again with 386 points, while MCC trailed by 21 points finishing with a total of 365 points.

Overall Winners were the MGC team of James Ondigo & Rose Catherine on 44 points, while the Runners-Up were MCC Team Christina Engell Andersen & Jonathan Munge with 42 points.

Afterwards the golfers enjoyed a sumptuous dinner and prize-giving in the MCC Ballroom.

MCC was delighted to stage the world premiere of Member and award-winning playwright, Silvia Cassini’s new play, “Speak their Names”.

The play, starring leading Kenyan actors including Brian Ogola, Nini Wacera and Nixsa Shah, opened to a full-house on both nights, to huge acclaim.

MCC Chairman Philip Coulson and Silvia held a Q&A session after the opening night performance.

They are pictured above on the set of “Speak their Names”.

Christmas Carols Winners of the 1st Nine - MCC Team Charles & Suzan Mwangi with Sponsor Joy Atieno.

One of MCC’s most beloved Christmas events for old and young Members to all come together is the Christmas Carol Service. This year was a particularly vocal and joyful occasion with our inimitable comperes Steve Mills and Mike Craig conducting affairs. Singing together all our favourite carols, the evening was a festive and happy one for families.

Overall Runners-Up - MCC Team Jonathan Munge & Christina Engell Andersen with MGC Chairman Ronald Meru.

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Shaken Not Stirred

Bond Girls & Secret Agents gathered together to enjoy a fabulously, glamorous evening hosted by MCC. And for those who missed it… …You Only Live Twice!

"Diamonds Are Forever."

“Well, I like to do some things the old-fashioned way."

"No, Mr. Bond, I expect you to die."

“Well, I like to do some things "This never happened to the other fellow."

"Sheer magnetism, darling."

James Bond's Vesper Martini Named after the seductive double agent Vesper Lynd, it is possibly the most famous drink order in history.

• 3 measures Gin

This drink is purely fictional. It was created by Ian Fleming in his first book about the British Secret Intelligence Service Agent and has also become known as the "James Bond Martini."

• 1/2 measure Lillet Blanc

Here's how to make the Vesper according to Ian Fleming (and James Bond)

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• 1 measure Vodka (or Dry Vermouth) Shake it very well until it's ice-cold, then add a thin slice of lemon-peel. Got it?" (Casino Royale, Chapter 7)

"We have all the time in the world."

"Well, you know what they say about the fittest."

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MCC POPPY BALL IN AID OF THE

BRITISH LEGION KENYA FUND The Muthaiga Country Club Poppy Ball was a glittering affair once again, with medals and uniforms much in evidence. A Remembrance Service was held the following morning at the War Memorial to honour the fallen of the Great War in East Africa.

The Club Poppy Appeal and Poppy Ball together raised over Ksh 550,000/- this year to support the annual Askari and British Legion Kenya appeals.

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Poppy Day Kenya November 2022 MCC held its annual Remembrance Service at the War Memorial in keeping with the armistice signed in Europe on 11 November 1918.

Lt. Colonel Geraint Jenner, Royal Artillery & British Peace Support Team (BPST)gives a reading during the Remembrance Service held at the MCC War Memorial

Buglers of the KAR play the last post

Sixth East African Weekend of Remembrance 25-26 November 2022

Above: British Deputy Defence Advisor Commander Edward Black and British High Commissioner Jane Marriot lay a wreath at Mwashoti Cemetery in memory of the fallen African Askaris and Carriers.

Image courtesy Susila Anand The East African weekend of Remembrance marking the end of WWI in Africa was held over 25th & 26th November, two weeks later than Europe, in keeping with history.

A memorial service with a KDF Quarter Guard, overseen by Brigadier Andrew Gituma, 2 i/c of the Kenya Navy, was held in Mwashoti, to remember the African Askaris and Carriers that died in WWI. Other services were held in Maktau for the Indian soldiers who lost their lives and in Taveta War Cemetery, to remember the fallen in the German East African Campaign. www.mcc.co.ke

A ground breaking ceremony was also held on the site of the new Indian Memorial Pillar, which will be part of the Indian “Trail of Remembrance” sites around the world, where Indian soldiers have died in action.

The services were attended by representatives from eight Diplomatic Missions, as well as numerous MCC Members including organisers Tom Lawrence and James Willson, author of the ‘Guerrillas of Tsavo’.

From left - James Willson with Commander Holger Grossmann German Defence Attaché and Lt. Col. Matt Yan American Defence Attaché for Air.

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forthcoming events

'Night of Broadway’ Live The fabulous trio of Jessica Odede (Soprano) Winnie Munuthi (Pianist) and Angie Gachuie will perform highlights from well-loved Broadway Musicals including favourites from Show Boat, The Last 5 Years, Jekyll & Hyde, Jesus Christ Superstar, Wicked, Les Miserables, Rent and many more more!

Don’t miss this toe-tapping Night on Broadway brought to MCC Live! on 23 February in the Ballroom, at 6pm.

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Live Concert – Bruch’s Violin Concerto

5 January, Ballroom, 6pm.

Squash – Tennis vs Squash Challenge

14 January, Squash & Tennis Courts, 9am.

Book Club Meet - 'Anxious People' by Fredrik Backman

17 January, Blue Room, 6.30pm

Film Night – Mountains of the Moon

19 January, Ballroom, 6pm.

Chef’s Table

20 January, Main Kitchen, 7pm.

Race Day – Kenya Guineas 2023 Derby

22 January, 12 noon, Ngong Race Course.

Bowls – MCC vs Karen Annual Challenge

22-23 January, MCC & Karen Greens, 9am.

Ballet Night – Romeo & Juliet (Beyond Words)

26 January, Ballroom, 6pm.

Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks)

27 January, Popsy Bar, 5 – 7pm.

Caledonian Burns Night

28 January, Ballroom, 7pm onwards.

Tennis – MCC Australian Open Mixed Doubles

29 January, Tennis Courts, 9.30am.

Special Valentine’s Dinner

14 February, Club Dining Room, 7pm onwards.

Heritage Presents… “Contribution of Italian POWs to the Building of Modern Kenya” by Aldo Manos

17 February, Ballroom, 6.30pm.

Tennis – MCC Ladies and Men's Doubles Challenge

19 February, Tennis Courts, 9am.

Theatre Night – ‘Night of Broadway’ Live!

23 February, Ballroom, 6.30pm.

Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks)

24 February, Popsy Bar, 5 – 7pm.

Film Night – “Song of Love”

2 March, Ballroom, 6pm.

Tennis – "Matata Cup”

5 March, Tennis Courts, 9am.

Ghetto Classics – Book Launch

8 March, Ballroom, 6pm.

Tennis – MCC vs Karen Ladies’ Doubles

18 March, Tennis Courts TBC, 9am.

St Patrick’s Day Ball

18 March, Chairman’s Lawn, 7pm onwards.

Chef’s Table

24 March, Main Kitchen, 7pm.

Club Night – Happy Hour (50% off all drinks)

31 March, Popsy Bar, 5 – 7pm.

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Dates and times of events were correct at the time of going to press. They may change post printing so please check with the Events Office when making your bookings.

FEBRUARY 2023

JANUARY 2023

Fo r t h c o m i ng E v e n t s D i a r y

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squash The squash courts continue to be a busy part of the Club with tournaments and matches increasing throughout the year.

In September we held the British Rules Tournament, which attracted a strong turnout of 16 players. At the end of a grueling contest Kunal Bid defended his title beating Rajeev Gandhi in the finals and Jeremy Clayton beat Joseph Kariuki in the plate competition.

My special thanks go to Tournament sponsors Dry Associates Ltd and to Sachi Mohindra for gifting the players Biofreeze products.

In November we held the Muthaiga Closed Challenge Cup and Nina Bell Trophy, which were sponsored by J W Seagon Ltd this year. The Muthaiga Closed Challenge is the most hotly contested of the challenges and Kenya’s oldest tournament, which started in 1914. Once again 16 players entered. Daniel Szalpak defeated Kunal Bid in the finals to retake the title he has previously held, and Jeremy Clayton defeated Fabian Collis to win the Nina Bell Trophy for the first time.

Nina Bell Champion Jeremy Clayton receiving his trophy from squash Captain Kunal Bid.

Muthaiga Closed Challenge Cup Champion Daniel Szalpak (right) receiving his trophy from Jeremy Clayton representing sponsor JW Seagon Ltd. Several Muthaiga Members are also playing in the recently launched Duma Squash League - namely Safina Madhani, Imran Rattansi, Job Muriuki, Keriri Muya and Aaryan & Kunal Bid. It has been a great experience and has improved our games playing with Kenya National players and coaches.

Next year we have plans for a few new tournaments, the team format, a Junior Championship and a Ladies Championship. If any new players would be interested do please get in touch with me and I can add you onto our squash groups.

I wish all Members the very best for 2023.

Kunal Bid Squash Captain

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Runner-up for the Nina Bell Trophy Fabian Collis (pictured right) with squash Captain Kunal Bid.

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Club Singles The annual Singles competition attracted 13 bowlers this year.

The final was a closely fought match, which ended with Essie Walker winning the trophy against Ian Stamp, who was also our gracious sponsor.

Ladies vs Gents Bowling Competition This year’s competition attracted 24 bowlers - including the new Secretary Michael Flint and his wife Lilly. All six rinks were used with 5 Gents vs 5 Ladies Pairs and one Gents vs Ladies Trip played.

At the end of play both the Ladies and the Gents had won three matches each, but based on score difference the Ladies won the competition - and by a wide margin. Essie Walker won the Spider.

The Ladies vs Gents competition marks the end of competitive bowling for 2022 and the green is now closed for maintenance until mid-January.

WILLIE WATSON TROPHY Willie’s daughter Sheena Dryden presented the prizes.

Winner of the Singles competition Essie Walker Club Pairs sponsored by Marion and Gordon Watson held in September was a great success. Twelve competitors entered six teams. It was a well-balanced competition with winners determined only on the last game. Oliver Fowler and Clare Jethwa won the competition; Gerry and Halina were very close runners up. The spider was won by Gerry and Halina.

The Willie Watson Invitational Trips . competition was a tremendous success with forty-eight bowlers, forming sixteen teams, from five clubs around the country taking part. The participating clubs were MCC, Nairobi, Karen, Ruiru and Mombasa. The teams were divided randomly into four groups, each team playing each other, then on Sunday the knockout competition was held for the Trophy, the Plate, the Bowl and the Basket.

The finals saw Ruiru take the Trophy in a well-deserved win, Muthaiga A won the Plate, Nairobi won the Bowl, and Muthaiga B won the Basket.

The tournament was kindly sponsored by Muthaiga Country Club.

Club Pairs winners Oliver Fowler & Clare Jethwa.

MCC vs Caledonians Dougie Duncanson and the Chieftain, Emma Coventry, fielded a team of eight Caledonians supplemented by MCC players of Scottish persuasion. Despite the Caledonians 8-point handicap, MCC prevailed and retained the Trophy.

Willie and his sons (from left) Andrew and Alasdair and daughter Sheena with fellow Bowls members.

Harvey Herr Bowling Captain

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tennis Our “Cup of Nations” annual mixed doubles tournament attracted only seven players. Nevertheless, with one of the tennis staff to make up numbers, we were still able to run a Mini Round-Robin Competition with four pairs. After an extremely competitive session Team USA - Harold Zagunis & Tamara Krautkramer emerged as the winners of the event by just one point against joint Runners-up Team EU Richard (Staff) & Fui Meng Liew and Team UK - Johnny Ponsonby & Alec Davis.

Kenya’s first Grand Slam Junior Wimbledon winner Angella Okutoyi, was spotted at the MCC Tennis courts in December.

Invited by an MCC Member of the Young President Organization (YPO), she held a fun afternoon of tennis drills with young players.

We wish Angella all the best as she heads on to University of Auburn in the United States to further her budding tennis career and studies in the process.

Disappointingly, our annual “Christmas Crackers” Mixed Doubles Tournament, which had 30 registered players, had to be rescheduled as the courts were too wet for play. However, a festive lunch at the Tennis Pavilion still went ahead and was a wonderful opportunity to say thank you to outgoing Tennis Captain John Goodwin for his commitment, enthusiasm and dedication to the Section over the past six years. John handed over the Captaincy to Aida Kimemia Nesbitt, who together with Tennis Committee members Johnny Ponsonby (Vice-Captain), Katarina Karanja, Rachel Wootton and Troels Mahieu-Sørensen, will further promote the sport at MCC.

Tennis Captain Aida Kimemia Nesbitt, with out-going Captain John Goodwin & Vice-Captain Johnny Ponsonby.

Two weeks later, under clear blue skies the rescheduled “Christmas Crackers” tournament took place with 20 participants. The tournament format entailed the 10 initial pairs randomly selecting a Court to start on. After each match, the winning pairs moved up a court and split, while the losing pairs moved down a court and split. Winners on Court 1 stayed put (and split) as did losing pairs on Court 5. Five rounds were played and the eventual prize-winners were those who ended up on Courts 1 & 2.

Angella Okutoyi (pictured centre in purple T-shirt) at MCC in December.

The overall winners were Rishi Ramrakha & Fui Meng Liew with Runners-up Harold Zagunis & Tom Tilson. Third and fourth places went to Troels Mahieu-Sørenson & Makena Nesbitt and Yan Welffens & Alex Lehmberg respectively.

FORTHCOMING TENNIS EVENTS 14 JANUARY Tennis vs Squash Challenge 29 JANUARY MCC’s Australian Open Mixed Doubles 19 FEBRUARY Ladies / Men’s Doubles 5 MARCH Matata Cup 18 MARCH MCC vs Karen Country Club Ladies Doubles

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Christmas Crackers Winners: Harold, Tom, Alex, Yan, Rishi, Fui Meng, Makena and Troels.

It was a super fun tournament to close out the year.

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CHRISTMAS A

Christmas Draw Lunch The Christmas Draw Lunch was a tremendous success once again breaking records in the number of prizes donated by our ever-supportive Members – over 70 – contributing to a record 256 prizes in total.

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The Children’s Christmas Part with over 60 mini Members rec person when he arrived After that thrill the totos enjoye

We also sold a record number of tickets this year. As 10 per cent of proceeds go to the MCC Staff Welfare Fund, the more tickets that are bought, the more the staff benefit, so thanks go to all the Members who supported us so generously this year.

Special shout out to our Top Prize donor, Jimmy Eichelgruen, Director of Sales for India, Middle East, Africa and Europe for Delta Air Lines, who donated two return Business Class tickets for two people to mainland US. The names of all prize winners are listed on pages 24 & 25.

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ty was a very exciting occasion ceiving a present from Santa in d at Pinks on his sleigh. ed a special Christmas tea party.

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Christmas Day Lunch Christmas Lunch at MCC this year was one of biblical proportions with almost 7oo Members and their families and friends enjoying the exceptional hospitality offered by the Club on 25th December!

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heritage

East African Chronicles Archive Collection

Old Sewing Machine for MCC Heritage Collection The most recent addition to the growing list of exhibits in the Muthaiga Country Club’s Heritage Collection is an ancient Singer sewing machine donated by Bob Dewar.

The machine belonged to Bob’s mother, and when she left England to marry Bob’s father, she brought it with her to Kenya.

After their marriage ceremony in Mombasa Cathedral, the newly wed Mr and Mrs Dewar travelled to Nairobi by train to set up their home. The sewing machine was soon put to frequent use to make curtains, napkins, tablecloths and family clothes. Mrs Dewar was an enthusiastic seamstress and throughout her life spent many hours making outfits for her family and friends.

When Mrs Dewar, died Bob kept her trusty sewing machine and recently donated it to the Muthaiga Heritage Collection where it will be displayed for the enjoyment of all Members as a reminder of a by-gone age.

The MCC Heritage Collection was also delighted to receive a wonderful set of East African Chronicles, kindly donated by the Shaw family.

The East African Chronicle was an Indian newspaper that came out every Saturday. It was founded by the local Indian activist Manilal Ambilal Desai, after whom Desai Road is named.

Desai was pushing for a universal franchise, and was great friends with Harry Thuku, who had similar ambitions. These will go into the Muthaiga Club Archive as a valuable part of Kenya’s history.

It is hoped that other Club Members with unwanted historic items will offer them for consideration by the Heritage Collection committee for inclusion in the exhibition.

Contact Daniel Katembu heritage@mcc.co.ke or call on 0111-190227.

Tessa McLellan is pictured left with Heritage Committee member Peter Mathenge, handing over some twenty editions of the East African Chronicle from the 1920s, on behalf of her late brother Chris Shaw.

Bob is pictured here (centre) with members of the MCC Heritage Collection Tom Lawrence and Gail Paul.

KAR & EA Forces Gallantry Awards by Harry Fecitt The renowned military historian, Harry Fecitt has been working with the King’s African Rifles & East African Officers Association to pull together all the gallantry awards for the E.A. Forces from WWI and WWII. The Association recently donated an inscribed copy of the two-volume set to the Muthaiga Heritage Collection.

The list of gallantry awards covers a vast array of men and women from both World Wars, from knighthoods right the way down to bonuses for men of the Carrier Corps. It is a remarkable piece of research, which shows just what professional a military force East Africa produced. Little known are the likes of the Sudanese soldier Sergt. George Williams of the 3rd King’s African Rifles (the Kenyan battalion which is now 3 Kenya Rifles, the KDF’s senior regiment) who was awarded not one but two Distiguished Conduct Medal (DCM), one of which was for being refused a Victoria Cross, the highest gallantry award for British troops. There are a further seven KAR 16

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Askaris who achieved the same.

The books feature many Muthaiga Members, for example the OBE (Order of the British Empire) of Lord Cecil Valentine, and the MC (Military Cross) of Donald Seth-Smith, the man who shot “Freddy the Lion”.

Alex Stoner recently stayed at the Club on his honeymoon and took time to present the two-volume set of KAR & EA Forces Gallantry Award books, to Paul Chemn’gorem of the MCC Heritage Collection, on behalf of the KAR & EA Officers’ Association, UK.

Heritage Presents...

“The Contribution of Italian POWs to the building of modern Kenya.”

MCC Member Professore Aldo Manos, recipient of the Star of Italy award, and Professor in Environmental Diplomacy, will be giving a talk on “The Contribution of Italian POWs to the building of modern Kenya.

Aldo has dedicated much of his life researching the history of Italian PoWs in post-war East Africa. This promises to be a fascinating look at the legacy left

by Italian PoWs during their detention in Kenya in the 1940s.

Aldo will be giving his Talk on Tuesday 10 January, in the Ballroom at 6pm. A booklet with the same title will be available for free to interested

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2022 McMaster University Distinguished Alumni Award for the Arts MCC Member Bob Munro CM recently received the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award for the Arts from his Canadian alma mater, McMaster University.

This award is presented to alumni of McMaster University who have distinguished themselves through outstanding scholarship, research, or creative contributions to the arts or sciences, or service to society.

The award honours alumni whose accomplishments and contributions are of national or international significance, and have had a transformative impact on their field of endeavour.

World Commission in Environment and Development (WCED).

In his spare time, Bob founded the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) in one of Africa’s largest and poorest slums, finding inspiration in his own boyhood experiences of playing sport.

Bob Munro is pictured here receiving the 2022 McMaster University Distinguished Alumni Award from McMaster President Dr David Farrar. The honour was awarded for Bob’s work on sustainable development and also with the youth in Mathare, one of Africa’s largest and poorest slums.

The award was in recognition of his many achievements over the last five decades in initiating and improving sustainable development policies from global to local levels, as well as for being the Founder/Chairman of the Mathare Youth Sports Association (MYSA) which, since 1987, has been a global pioneer for the now worldwide sport for development and peace movement.

Bob began an international career that led to setting up a new Environmental Division in the UN’s economic Commission for Europe in Geneva. He helped prepare the Action Plan at the first UN Environment Conference in 1972 in Stockholm, which launched the worldwide environmental movement.

Soon after he helped set up the UN Environmental Programme (UNEP) in Nairobi as well as the UN-Habitat agency. During the 1980s and 90s Bob was a Senior Policy Advisor for the www.mcc.co.ke

MYSA uses sport in combination with community outreach and development activities to give young people the skills and confidence they need to aim higher, achieve more and build brighter futures for themselves.

Over 30,000 boys and girls from Mathare now participate in the MYSA self-help youth sports, environmental cleanups, AIDS prevention, leadership training, jailed kids’ rehabilitation, slum libraries and other community service projects.

In addition to helping themselves, the Mathare youth also help youngsters in similar projects across Africa.

There are now over 150,000 MYSA members and alumni in Kenya and abroad, and in the decades since it began, the youth from the Mathare slums have become the global pioneers in using sport as a force for good by bringing people together to celebrate athletic achievements and inspiring the now worldwide movement on sport for development and peace.

MYSA has earned numerous international awards, including two Nobel Peace nominations but, says Bob, MYSA's most important achievement is producing new heroes, role models and leaders within and outside Kenya.

As a boy, through sport, we learned vital lessons and social skills. We learnt that achievement is our reward for self-discipline and training, for getting fit and, most importantly, for extra effort and teamwork. We learned to cope with losing as well as winning, gaining insights into our weaknesses and self-confidence from our victories.

We also learned to respect the rules, our coaches, our referees, our teammates and even our opponents.

Three decades later the Mathare Youth Sports Association became my payback, giving the poor youth in Mathare the same chance as I had had.

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THERE IS NO PLANET B! Founded by MCC Member Juliet Kennedy (née Aggmanning) Greenspoon is an online food store that promotes honestly delicious food, produced by small, artisanal farmers and manufacturers, whose produce has been carefully selected for quality (which includes flavour and authentic ingredients that are aren’t mass produced), for environmental impact (how products are made and packaged) and for community impact (which includes fair pay, and good conditions for workers).

Greenspoon was recently officially certified as Africa’s first grocery retail B Corporation and here Juliet explains the rationale behind her revolutionary business practice and what the certificate means to Greenspoon.

Qualifying as a B Corp is not straightforward - we have to show a detailed social and environmental mission. We have a legally binding responsibility to take into account not just the needs and interests of our people, but also the broader community and the environment.

Greenspoon provides a platform for over 100 small, artisanal producers, to bring their products to market, to offer our customers authentic, sustainably sourced, delicious foods that have been produced with minimal environmental impact and fair trade.

The Greenspoon Team B Corp is a non-profit organisation, endorsing a growing movement for change. Its mission aims to transform business across the globe to be a force for good, and the certification looks at all elements of a business, with the aim of transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities and the planet.

At Greenspoon, our deep concern for people and the planet is at the heart of what we do - we put this before profit. We hear about climate change daily with farmers telling us of their struggles caused by changing weather patterns, and not just the impact it has on their own livelihoods, but also on all those in their ecosystem, which of course includes us as their customers, and you as ours.

The reality is our planet is warming up, more and more species and ecosystems are becoming endangered, and we are all affected.

But there is no Planet B and we need to make changes quickly.

Our mission is to change the way our customers shop, we hope that they will consider whether what they buy is good for them, good for the planet, and good for the local economy.

We’ve paid an annual fee, and we will have to complete a B Impact Report every three years. It’s not easy, but we know it’s important.

In today’s world, there is no excuse for any business to ignore the warning signs. Going after growth for the sake of profit alone is a fast track way to miss out on opportunities that can help regenerate the planet, and strengthen our communities and social systems.

To support a B Corp, is to support a business that puts people and planet before profit.

This Mother Earth of ours is to be nurtured, not pillaged. In business, the days of profit for profit’s sake, with no consideration for sustainability, are over.

Our B Corp Certification recognises our commitment to people and the planet and we are incredibly proud and very excited to be officially certified as Africa’s first grocery retail B Corporation.

Juliet Kennedy Founder of Greenspoon

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bird quiz

Bird Quiz Recently, in my garden, an immature raptor was found dead beneath a tree in which there are several nests.

How the bird died is a mystery upon which you may speculate, but its identity can be more conclusive.

There are two candidates, and both adult species are illustrated.

Identify the two adult raptors and decide which the young bird is related to and why.

On a bird walk not long ago, I came across two black birds.

Between them was a bird that I recognised as a female Black Cuckoo-Shrike.

One of the two male black birds is her mate, the other is not.

Which is the male Black Cuckoo-Shrike and what is the identity of the other bird?

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edita’s ballet and opera programme

“Bruch’s Violin Concerto” with violin prodigy Shirlene Obara & the Nairobi String Quartet.

Occasionally one of the many musical concerts I attend during the year strikes me as exceptional; this one left me speechless! I immediately knew I had to bring it to Muthaiga Club.

BRUCH ‘S VIOLIN CONCERTO Presents

on Thursday 5th January 2023 at 6.for 6.30 p.m. in the Ballroom performed by 15 year old violinist prodigy

Shirlene Obara with the Nairobi String Quartet and pianist Michael James

Kenyan prodigy, 15-year-old Shirlene Obara - still a student at the Manchester School of Music - is exceptional. What added enormously to the success of the whole concert was Michael James’ re-arrangement of the orchestral music, cleverly adapting it to a string quartet with piano playing a prominent accompanying part. He made it sound like a whole orchestra.

This is a concert not to miss! It is the most riveting concert I have heard in many years.

Members Kes 3,500 Guest Kes 3,800 M’children Kes 2,900 Guest’s children Kes 3,300 Dinner charges Kes 1,950

Bruch’s Violin Concerto will be performed Live in the Ballroom on 5th January at 6pm.

“Juliet & Romeo (Beyond Words)” It is only right to call this edition of the famous ballet this way since Juliet here is the main interest for us in Kenya. Her name is Francesca Hayward, she was born in Kenya and is now a Prima Ballerina at the Royal Ballet. She has been chosen for this extraordinary rendition of the ballet, which does not take place on stage but has been filmed in the manner of a feature film on location in a partly reconstructed old Verona, giving us the advantage of the story flowing seamlessly.

This is a fund rasing event for Opera for School Fees

ROMEO &JULIET (BEYOND WORD)

On Thursday the 26th January 2023 at 6.for 6.30 in the Ballroom

with the Kenyan born Francesca Hayward in the role of Juliet Romeo, William Bracewell Tybald, Matthew Ball Mercutio, Marcellino Sambe Benvolio James Hay and the Royal Ballet

Film and Canapés: Members: KES 2,100 Members’ guests: KES 2,400 Member’s children KES 1,500 Guest’s children KES 1,250 dinner charges KES 1,950

The film will be preceded by a short documentary about Francesca’s origin and journey to the very top of her career.

‘Juliet & Romeo’ (Beyond Words), will be screened in the Ballroom on 26th January, at 6pm.

This ballet has been filmed in the form of a feature film on location of Verona It will be preceded by a short interesting documentary of Francesca’s origin and journey to the very top of her career. this is a fundraising event for Opera for School Fees

“Song of Love” This is a very old, charming and extremely interesting film depicting the intertwined lives of three musical legends - Clara Wieck (Schumann), Robert Schumann and Johannes Brahms.

The story spans from Clara and Robert’s meeting, their marriage and meeting Johannes, to Robert’s early death. A movie with such music legends can only contain the most glorious soundtrack with all their compositions and scores from other composers of their times like - very prominently - Franz Liszt.

“Song of Love” will be screened in the Ballroom on 2nd March, at 6pm.

Song of of Love On Thursday the 2nd March 2023 at 6 for 6.30p.m. in the Ball Room e

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The interwined lives of three musical legends

Clara Wieck Robert Schumann JohannesBrahms

with Katharine Hepburn Paul Henreid and Robert Walker

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book reviews

COMMAND

by Lawrence Freedman

HORSE

by Geraldine Brooks

WALKING WITH NOMADS by Alice Morrison

Command in war is about forging effective strategies and implementing them, making sure that orders are appropriate, wellcommunicated, and then obeyed.

But it is also an intensely political process. This is largely because how wars are fought depends to a large extent on how their aims are set.

It is also because commanders in one realm must possess the ability to work with other command structures, including those of other branches of the armed forces and allies. In Command, Lawrence Freedman explores the importance of political as well as operational considerations in command with a series of eleven vivid case studies, all taken from the period after 1945.

Don’t let the title fool you; Geraldine Brooks’s Horse is not Black Beauty for grownups. Yes, the title character is one of history’s most famous equine celebrities, a foal named Lexington, who later became revered as the fastest horse in the world. But first and foremost, Horse is a thrilling story about humanity in all its ugliness and beauty.

Scottish explorer and TV presenter Alice Morrison takes the reader on three remarkable and inspirational journeys across Morocco, from the Sahara to the Atlas mountains, accompanied only by a trio of Muslim men and their camels, in a narrative that is part breathless adventure and part urgent warning about the ravages of climate change.

Since the late 1990s our age has been largely defined by war, beginning with Chechnya and the former Yugoslavia and intensifying with 9/11 and the decision to overthrow Saddam Hussein. The Ukraine war has forced the age-old question – whose finger is really on the trigger? Is it the politicians or the people in uniform in charge?

Freedman summons an extraordinary range of post-1945 commanders from Mike Jackson in Kosovo, Stormin’ Norman Schwartzkopf in Iraq, David Patraeus in Baghdad and Stan McChrystal in Kabul and finds that some basic principals apply – democracies really do fight wars more effectively, and dictators really do make rotten strategists.

Command is the history of our time, told through war. It’s an impressive feat of storytelling, as well as an essential account of how the modern world wars have been fought and how command, in the future, will look in a world that is becoming increasingly reliant on technologies like artificial intelligence. www.mcc.co.ke

Based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred Lexington, Brooks started out with a story about a racehorse but, as she began to research the history of thoroughbred racing in America, she realised that this novel could not merely be about a racehorse, it would also need to be about race.

A discarded painting in a junk pile, a skeleton in an attic, and the greatest racehorse in American history: from these strands, Pulitzer Prize winner Geraldine Brooks braids a sweeping story of spirit, obsession, and injustice across American history.

Kentucky, 1850. An enslaved groom named Jarret and a bay foal forge a bond of understanding that will carry the horse to record-setting victories across the South. When the nation erupts in civil war, an itinerant young artist who has made his name on paintings of the racehorse takes up arms for the Union.

New York City, 1954. Martha Jackson, a gallery owner becomes obsessed with a nineteenthcentury equestrian oil painting of mysterious provenance.

Washington DC, 2019. Jess, a Smithsonian scientist from Australia, and Theo, a NigerianAmerican art historian, find themselves connected through their shared interest in the horse - one studying the stallion’s bones for clues to his power and endurance, the other uncovering the lost history of the unsung Black horsemen who were critical to his racing success.

It is the voices of the different characters that make the novel as delightful to read as it is thought provoking and with her rigorous historical research and polished storytelling, this novel is a page-turner.

During her journey along the Draa river, she encountered dinosaur footprints and discovered a lost city, as well as what looked like a map of an ancient spaceship, all the while trying to avoid landmines, quicksand and the deadly horned viper.

Meeting other nomads as they travel, Alice also gets to hear a side of their lives few ever access, as the women would never be allowed to speak to men from outside their community. They explain the challenges of giving birth and raising children in the desert wilderness.

As the journey continues, Alice learns to enjoy goat’s trachea sausages, gets a saliva shower from Hamish the camel as he blows out his sex bubble, and enjoys campfire conversations with her fellow travellers.

Morrison’s lush descriptions of her dramatic surroundings and her quirky observations of nomadic life, transports the reader to another timeless world of desert dunes, and camel trains, but few places better illustrate the reality of climate change and the encroachment of the desert.

Morrison brings to life the challenges faced by the tribes of the desert that are being inflamed by climate change and reveals how the ancient world of the nomad is under threat as never before. Theirs boils down to a life of basic survival – if there will be any water left to boil.

Both an other-worldly adventure through an ancient landscape Walking with Nomads is also a dire warning of the growing challenges faced by our planet.

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Several Muthaiga Members recently took on the Rift Valley Odyssey cycling challenge. Here one of them breathlessly peddles the upside of this long, gruelling ride (great views, clear air, being fit) and freewheels the downside (numb bum, lycra and surprisingly - 'bonking').

If you share disdain for Mamils (middleaged men in lycra) and are even more despairing of Fosils (frighteningly old specimens in the same slinky stuff), then this might not be for you. On the other hand, if you have a mountain bike and are hankering for a challenge, then the Rift Valley Odyssey is worth thinking about.

In late September, several Muthaiga Members took part in the Rift Valley Odyssey, riding between six and ten hours a day for five days (there is a three-day version, but if you’re in for a penny then you might as well be in for a proverbial), and it was tough. All off-road, mostly on narrow tracks and remote paths, the route was never flat. But here’s the thing: it took us through some of the most outstandingly beautiful parts of Kenya, finding places and viewpoints that we would otherwise never have seen – and that’s why it’s recommended.

Climb and distance This year, the route was about 450km.

More intimidating, there were nearly 8km of hills to climb. That’s at least 1,500 metres of ascent every day, sometimes pushing bikes up through steep woods, sometimes slogging up long stretches of gradual incline. Still, what goes up also comes down and there were some thrilling sections, which those of less nervous disposition would hammer down at 60kph or more.

Training Needs to be done, otherwise – as the blurb has it – the Odyssey will be an Ordeal.

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15 hours a week before the event and, crucially, you should be accustomed to longer rides of at least four or five hours at a time. This particular fosil put in the hours but regretted not having practised longer stints because saddles can become bum-numbingly sore.

Pick your partner For safety, you’re required to enter the Rift Valley Odyssey in teams of two or three. My partner was patient, practical, easy-natured, good company, and onethird my age; he fixed punctures, took pictures, stayed calm, poured beers, kept smiling. Other teams comprised either semi-professionals (people flew in from South Africa, Zimbabwe, England, even Alaska), geeks (turns out some people really know and care about bicycles), or enthusiasts who like a challenge. One competitor from the UK admitted to only recently having tried out a mountain bike; the wrong side of 60, living at sea-level, he loved the countryside, the companionship and the challenge. That’s the kind of hardy person you need in your team (he later admitted it was the hardest thing he’d ever done). In 2022 (the event has been going www.mcc.co.ke

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for 12 years) no woman took part, which perhaps proves that ladies have good sense.

Lexicon Leaving aside talk of derailleurs (which is French for ‘Don’t f*** with it’), cassettes, droppers and hydraulics (it’s only a bicycle for goodness’ sake!), your correspondent learned about bonking. Previously encountered as a fun recreational activity to be carried out whenever possible, it turns out to be a cycling term that means ‘hitting the wall’ – the moment when your legs simply can’t pedal any more. (The etymology is unsubtle but makes sense.)

Still, the RVO is not a race and never will be. As our race official advised at the start, “If you’re not stopping to take pictures, then you’re the fool”. Viewpoints are ideal for bonking, providing an excuse to drop your bike and admire the scenery.

Route – Limuru, Lake Naivasha, Mount Suswa, Loita Hills, Maji Moto, Maasai Mara.

Day 1 - you start at Brackenhurst, climb 50-odd km through the Gatamaiyu Forest and southern tip of the Aberdares before descending another 40-something km through Hell’s Gate to Carnelleys in Naivasha.

Day 2 - is shorter but arguably tougher as you head through Hell’s Gate up the Mau Escarpment and then double back to Mount Suswa where, fortunately, you no longer need to cycle to the rim. Local landowners find sweaty cyclists unsettling on the spirits and so we found ourselves in a small, seldom-used lodge, far from any beaten track.

Day 3 - has 100km of rough and rocky bush tracks taking you to the confluence of the Seyapei and Ewaso Nyiro rivers, and onward to Maji Moto.

Day 4 - another 100km eventually finds you in the Loita Hills. (We arrived in a basic camp in the back-of-beyond to be greeted by the Rusty Nail’s excellent team and treated to cold beer and delicious food.) And, at last, the final day sees you skirting the border with Tanzania as you ride through glorious rolling savannah to finish at the Instinct of the Mara luxury camp.

Highlights Cyclists are a funny bunch – there were only about 20 of us – and some are genuinely amusing. So the company is good, the views are breathtaking, the dawn starts are magnificent, the air becomes clearer and cleaner than any Alpine breeze, you see places and peoples that you would otherwise never… and you will feel fit.

Highly recommended. www.mcc.co.ke

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2 x Delta Air Lines Business Class Return Tickets to any destination in continental USA. Ksh Ksh 100,000/- FREE CREDIT offered by MCC 4 x Nights for 2 guests at 5-Star BlueBay Beach Resort & Spa. 2 x Nights for two guests FB at Great Plains, Mara Nyika Camp 1 x 55" LG UHD Smart TV Dinner for 8 guests at MCC, Red Room 1 x Inflatable 2-Real Man Kayak plus Accessories 1 x Family fishing trip to Ragati Conservancy and Ndongoro 1 x Free Dental Consultation, Oak Dental Studio 2 x Return Flights Coast, Safarilink.

1 x Voucher for 30,000/- Patrick Mavros 1 x Case 6 Bottles of Mixed Wines, Domaine Kenya Ltd 1 x Camel Igull Unisex Shoulder Bag 1 x Mosaic Whimsey Coffee Table, Kitengela Glass 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x FitBit Versa 3 Smart watch 1 x Couture Polarized Sunglasses, Optica Kenya 1 x Case 6 Bottles of Mixed Wines, Domaine Kenya Ltd 1 x Nikon Prostaff 3s 8x42 Professional Binoculars 1 x Sandstorm Canvas Odyssey Weekend Bag 1 x Set of Thermos Cooler Boxes 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Woolworths Kenya 1 x Night for 2 guests FB Ashnil Aruba Lodge, Ashnil Hotels 1 x Von Washing Machine F/Load 6kg 2 x Single Duvet Cover Set. 1 x Brown’s Cheese Lunch 1 x Urban Ranch Lion Friendly Leather Shoulder Bag 2 x Safarilink Return Flight Tickets to Coast 1 x 4 Piece Set of Korkmaz Cookware 1 x 2-Way Walkie Talkie Radio 2 x Nights for 2 guests at Lantana Galu Beach Apartment 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Return Air Ticket for 2 to Malindi, 748 Air Services 1 x Bravecto Pets Supplies Hamper Cooper (K) Brands Ltd 1 x Sundowner Cocktails plus Tumblers 2 x Nights for 8 guests at Chingwede House, Msambweni 1 x Sports Rucksack with Assorted Goods 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC 1 x Pair of Kitengela Glass Coffee Tables 1 x George Simpson Silver Bangles 1 x Epson Eco Tank L3256 Wi-Fi All-in-One Ink Tank Printer 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Nikon Prostaff 7s 8x42 Professional Bird & Game Watching Binoculars 1 x Camel Igull Unisex Shoulder Bag 1 x Set of Wooden Trays 1 x Manicure, Pedicure & Massage, Salon Malibu 1 x Original Framed Watercolour Painting by Katie Simpson 1 x Original painting by Bettina Roedling 1 x Handmade Table Cloth & Napkins Love Grass 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Set of Caterpillar Luggage 1 x 35,000/- Voucher Craig's Sports 1 x Night for 2 guests, Turtle Bay Beach Club, Watamu.

1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Nikon Monarch 5 Professional Binoculars 1 x Garden Hamper by Cooper (K) Brands Ltd 1 x King Cotton Duvet Cover Set. 1 x Sundowner Cocktails plus Tumblers 1 x Original Watercolour Painting by Frances Simpson 1 x Voucher for 15,000/-, Hotpoint Appliances Ltd 1 x Box Mixed Scented Garden Roses, Tambuzi 1 x 24-Piece Cutlery Set & Christmas Tablecloth and Napkins 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC 1 x Sundowner Cocktails & Tumblers 1 x Bush Princess Ladies Shoulder Bag 1 x Ksh 50,000/- FREE CREDIT offered by MCC

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Winner Lau Larsen Ali Thobani Imran Rattansi Susan Kirima Ida Maruti Jonathan Somen Iain Leckie Lau Larsen Kieran Killian Mathew Koech Michael Sheldon Bridget Elsie Davis Ariana Issaias Catherine Mwangi Peter Kanyago Alice Murphy Kristian Mortensen Young-Kwan Roh Barbara Walker David Stogdale Patrick Plumbe David Cracknell Michael Rubia Jonathan Stichbury Niklas Brian Rogers Giles Littlewood Henry Cholmondeley Susan Kirima V. Mora Vargas Maringa Manguyu Harvey Herr Michael Barker David Hutchison Mwangi Kariuki Daniel McCallum Eldad Wairegi Jolyon Mills Joanne Ngotho Nazma Rawji Paris Issaias Eric Goss Amit Shah Catherine McLellan Ian Askew Horace Burnett Doreen Bahari Sarit Raja-Shah David Evans Jonathan Kinisu Andreas Pedersen Lesley Wartnaby Natalya Din Kariuki Michael Sheldon Alec Davis Manja Ladu Alan Gachukia Jane Chemng'orem Robert Andrew Naomi Poulton Roger Sylvester Shaleen Keshavjee June Rubia Peter Kanyago Annette Wangong'u Salim Manji Nizar Hemraj

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1 x Sundowner Cocktails plus Tumblers James Howze 1 x Rechargeable Spotlight Super Bright 6000 Lumens Morris Kaburu 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC Wachira Mahihu 1 x 200 Litre Von Chest Freezer Anuj Kapila 1 x Cosori Air Fryer + Recipe Book Simon Glover 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price Roger Sylvester 1 x Dinner for 2 guests, Nyama Choma Ranch, Safari Park Hotel Albert J. Schepers 1 x Apple Airpods with Charging Case Alphan Njeru 1 x Sandstorm Washbag plus Shaver Unit Jocelyn Taylor 1 x Set of Kitengela Water Jug & Glasses Albert Ekirapa 1 x Return Air Ticket for 2 to Diani, 748 Air Services Walter Hollas 1 x Case 6 Bottles of Mixed Wines, Domaine Kenya Ltd Nasir Bhanji 2 x Brushed Cotton Single Duvet Cover Set. Anthony Clegg-Butt 1 x Braun Hand Blender & Kitchen Scales Albert J. Schepers 1 x Night for 2 guests FB, Lake Elementeita Serena Camp, Serena Hotels Judy Nyaga 2 x Nights self-catering at Samawati House, Msambweni.

Donald Mwaura 1 x Dental Consultation, Muthaiga Dental Care Andreas Pedersen 1 x Nutri Bullet 900 Series Jeremy Block 1 x Brown’s Cheese Lunch Katie Hardy 1 x Champagne Bottle plus Ice Bucket Jeanine Brooks 1 x Langstroth Beehive plus Starter Kit Lucky Okudo 1 x 10,000/= Vouchers for Woolworths Kenya Caroline Murugu 1 x Night for 2 guests FB Kilaguni Serena Lodge, Serena Hotels Charles Kariuki 1 x Original painting by Bettina Roedling Bruce Ryrie 2 x Nights for 4 guests at Rutundu Self Help Cabins C. Bowry 1 x Bush Kitchen Recipe Book John Dawson 1 x Bush Princess Ladies Hand Bag Githu Muigai 1 x Sandstorm Mens Travel Pack John Round-Turner 1 x Taylormade 2022 Golf Bags & Umbrella Samuel Poghisio 1 x Champagne Bottle plus Ice Bucket Paris Issaias 1 x Mosaic Mirror, Linda Camm Chandrakant Patel 2 x Safarilink Return Flight Tickets to Coast Roger Sylvester 1 x Rechargeable Spotlights Super Bright 6000 Lumens Kabir Singh Chal 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket Michael Prettejohn 1 x Voucher for 15,000/- Hotpoint Appliances Ltd Eric Mungai 2 x Nights for 2 guests + Breakfast at Hodi Hodi Zanzibar Bruce Ryrie 1 x Leatherman Tool Kit (Waves) Kabir Singh Chal 1 x Return Air Ticket for 2 to Mombasa, 748 Air Services.

Christopher Wilson 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC Michael Barker 1 x XPanda DIY Safti Door, East Africa Security Options Brian Macoun 2 x Nights for 8 guests self-catering at Kweisos House.

Vijay Gidoomal 1 x Set of Kitengela Water Jug & Glasses Patrick Oudgaarden 1 x Home-made Christmas Cake Linda Benvenuto 1 x Case 6 Bottles of Mixed Wines, Domaine Kenya Ltd Ahmed Nzibo 1 x Gift Vouchers, Local Grill Steakhouse,Village Market.

Lau Larsen 1 x Bakuli Blu Bitings Bowls & Dip Set Adrian Wilcox 1 x Kindle & Cover John Gethi 1 x Ksh 50,000/- FREE CREDIT offered by MCC Kariuki Ngari 1 x Brass Ornamental Table Lamp Stephen Outram 1 x Gin Making Set, Kitengela Glass Decanter & Glasses John Muraya Gethi 1 x Night for 2 Guests Tamarind Tree House Hotel Nairobi.

Sohail Ahmed 1 x Taylormade 2022 Golf Bags + Umbrella Sheila Koech 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Woolworths Kenya Martin Dunford 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket Richard Muigai 1 x Dayliff DG 1200P Generator Nizar Hemraj 1 x Sundowner Cocktails plus Tumblers John Weller 1 x 3 Months’ Supply of Coffee, Safari Lounge Sukesh Jagden 1 x Voucher for 15,000/- Hotpoint Appliances Ltd Wambui Waibochi 1 x Dental Consultation One Oak Dental Studio.

Bruce Ryrie 1 x Weekend in Diani – for 8 Adults, 5-Star Villa Kwako.

Eugene Ngumi 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper MCC Ian Ngene 3 x Nights for 2 guests FB, Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, Isiolo David Hutchison 2 x Return Flights to Coast, Safarilink.

Lau Larsen 1 x Dinner for 3 guests Thai Chi Restaurant, Sarova Stanley, Nbi Shaleen Keshavjee 1 x Sandstorm Hillary Bag Roger Sylvester 1 x UE Wonderboom Portable Wireless Speakers + Hard case Ian Gakoi Maina 1 x Hotpoint Stand Fan with Remote Jonathan Kinisu

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1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Sigma Fly Fishing Rod & Reel with Flies 1 x King Size Quilt 1 x Couture Polarized Sunglasses, Optica Kenya 1 x Sleep Studies @ Home, Sleep Lab Africa 1 x Nintendo Switch Consoles & Selection of Video Games 1 x Pair of Luxury Hot Water Bottle Covers, Love grass 1 x Greenspoon Voucher 15,000/1 x Apple Airpods with Charging Case 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Sandstorm Leather Shopper Tote Bag 1 x JBL Flip 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker 1 x Leatherman MultiTool (Wingman) 1 x Kenwood Kettle & Toaster Set 1 x Night for 2 guests at El Karama Lodge 1 x King Size Quilt 1 x Polo Carry-on Cabin Case 1 x Ceramic Box from India 1 x Wooden Tray & Salad Bowl 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Voucher for 15,000/- Hotpoint Appliances Ltd 1 x Sunday Brunch for 3 guests at Sarova Panafric Nairobi.

1 x Box of Mixed Scented Garden Roses, Tambuzi.

1 x Car Breakdown Accessories 1 x Greenspoon Voucher 15,000/1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Home-made Christmas Cake 1 x Case 6 Bottles of Mixed Wines, Domaine Kenya Ltd 1 x Sleep Studies @ Home, Sleep Lab Africa 1 x Greenspoon Voucher 15,000/1 x Return Air Ticket for 2 to Maasai Mara, 748 Air Services 1 x Brown’s Cheese Lunch 1 x Original Mixed Eggshell Mosaic by Mika Obanda 1 x King size Giraffe Duvet Set & Cushion 1 x Set of Kitengela Water Jug & Glasses 1 x Set of Thermos Cooler Boxes 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC 1 x Kanga Bean Bag & Matching Safari Blanket 1 x Christmas Hamper Farmer’s Choice 1 x Meal for 2 & Bottle of Wine, Tamarind Management Ltd. 1 x Home-made Christmas Cake 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Day Big Game Fishing for 2 guests, Pemba Channel Safaris Ltd. 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Woolworths Kenya 1 x Champagne Bottles plus Ice Buckets 1 x Gift Vouchers, Local Grill Steakhouse,Village Market.

1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Rockrider Mountain Bike 1 x Gift Voucher for 15,000/- Little Red Group Ltd 1 x Samsung 231 Litre Fridge 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC 1 x Brass Ornamental Table Lamp 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Car Breakdown Accessories 1 x 32" Samsung LED Smart TV

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Winner Elizabeth Wachira Ngugi Kiuna Maria Cunningham Mathew Koech Patrick Oudgaarden Cor Roest Gillian Staussi Jonathan Stichbury Joseph Ngure Justus Ngoje Ogalo David Hutchison Paris Issaias Jamalu Gillani Rienye Nyika Hiran Shah Pamela Lynam Eldad Wairegi Philip Kyriazi James Mathenge David Hutchison George Kariuki James Clark Robert Ngugi Robert Ondhowe Philip Kyriazi Stephen Gray Smith Galeb Gulam David Mousley Sallie Tilbury Benedict Clay John Ponsonby Horace Burnett Anuj Kapila Ian Mark Barrah Tillmann Proske Samuel Poghisio James Mathenge F. Kodre-Alexander Robert N. Ngugi Jeanine Brooks Sameer Jethwa Chris B. Kariuki Sylvia Kasanga Geoffrey O. Alondo David Mousley James Clark Richard Vaughan Patrick Obath Mark Dominic Low Gerard Cunningham Jolyon Mills Sean Garstin Deborah Goodhart David Seagon Sebastian McKinlay Adil Suleman David Hutchison Kieran Killian Simon Jones John Wamwaki Ross Field Giles Littlewood John Gethi Justus Ogalo Gerard Beaton Eric Mungai Alan Collis

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1 x Dental Consultation, Muthaiga Dental Care 1 x Weekend for 2, Sarova Panafric Nairobi, Sarova Hotels.

1 x Kitengela Glass Café Table & Chairs 1x Pair of Bakuli Blue Planters 1 x Hand Woven Cotton Rug from India 1 x Set of Coffee Table Books, Location Africa Films 1 x Sandstorm Explorer Duffle Bag 1 x George Simpson Silver Bangle 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Sets of Garden Jewellery, Kitengela Glass 2 x Nights for 2 guests at Jinja Nile Resort, FB, Mada Hotels.

1 x Oral-B Electric Toothbrush & Replacement Brush Heads 1 x Christmas Hamper Farmer’s Choice 1 x Set of 2 Step Ladders 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Woolworths Kenya 1 x Gin Making Set, Kitengela Glass Decanter & Glasses 1 x Champagne Bottle & Ice Bucket 1 x Sigma Fly Fishing Rod & Reel with Flies 1 x Garden Care Hamper by Cooper (K) Brands Ltd 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Case 6 Bottles of Mixed Wines Domaine Kenya Ltd 1 x Transcend 2TB Portable Hard Drive 1 x Christmas Hamper, Farmer’s Choice 1 x Garden Care Hamper Cooper(K) Brands Ltd 1 x Home-made Christmas Cake 1 x Tent & 2 Sleeping Bags 1 x GoPro Hero 10 Camera with Harness Set 1 x Flower Vase Kitengela Hot Glass 1 x Panasonic Hand Mixer & Kenwood Hand Blender 1 x Couture Polarized Sunglasses, Optica Kenya 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Set of Luxury Cushion Covers, Love grass 1 x Brown’s Cheese Lunch 1 x Case 6 Bottles of Mixed Wines, Domaine Kenya Ltd 1 x Set of Kitengela Water Jug & Glasses 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Sandstorm Canvas Backpack 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Carrefour Supermarket 1 x Sandstorm Pili Folio Bag 1 x Kitengela Glass Water Dispenser 1 x Bush Kitchen Recipe Book & Apron 1 x Greenspoon Voucher 15,000/1 x Sleep Studies @ Home, Sleep Lab Africa 1 x Voucher for 15,000/- Hotpoint Appliances Ltd 1 x Eco Christmas Tree with Decorations 1 x Hand Carved Mirror Frame White Heat 1 x Set of Ornamental Metal Ducks 1 x Brown’s Cheese Lunch 1 x Voucher for 35,000/- Patrick Mavros 1 x Luxury Christmas Hamper, MCC 1 x Bravecto Pet Supplies Cooper (K) Brands Ltd 1 x Bakuli Blu Tea Set 1 x Sets of Garden Jewellery, Kitengela Glass 1 x Dental Consultation, One Oak Dental Studio 2 x Nights for 2 guests at Olepangi Farm, Timau, Laikipia.

1 x 24-Piece Cutlery Set with Christmas Tablecloth & Napkins 1 x Langstroth Beehive plus Starter Kit 1 x Set of Ornamental Lanterns 1 x Original Paintings by Local Artist, Damulira Shira 1 x Kitengela Glass Café Table & Chairs 1 x Revival Digital Radio 1 x 10,000/- Vouchers for Mr. Price 1 x Cast Iron Grill Set 1 x 10,000/- Voucher for Mr. Price 1 x King Duvet Cover Set 1 x Sony DSC W800 Camera

Alan Gachukia Nasir Bhanji Jacqui Mitchell Suresh Sofat Shabnam Nanji Eugene Ngumi Clifford Neylan Francis Kimani Pauline Vaughan Niklas Brian Rogers Tom Njeru Edward Savage Niklas Brian Rogers Horace Burnett Carl Tundo Charles Ogalo Petrus Ruysenaars John Gethi June Rienye Eric Mungai Regeru Regeru Anuj Kapila Vib Sakaria Horace Burnett Valter V. Donati Mariana Ndonye Lau Larsen Ashley Kihara Laura Cuthbert Joyce Karanja Christina Engel-Andersen Edward Morrison Mohammed Janmohamed Paul Enright Elizabeth Tench Lesley Mullan David Hutchison Ngugi Kiuna Angela Kamau Dan Apungu Richard Britten-Long Peter Kanyago Jolyon Mills Jolyon Mills Jai Pandit Michael Wallington Bruce Field Eldad Wairegi Simon Johnson Ashley Kihara Marinella Donati Wanjiru Kabaru David Evans Shirley Scroggie Arnolda Shiundu Sonal Sejpal David Hutchison Horace Burnett Christopher Everard Michael Hopkins Nizar Hemraj George Orr Catherine Kenyatta Duncan Mitchell Suzanne Heath Kunal Bid Jane Chemng'orem

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Colin Fernandes & Aimee Freeland

Born on 29th August 2022, in Nairobi.

To Camilla (née McConnell) and Richard Van Aardt of Lolldaiga.

First grandchild to Charlie and Mouse McConnell of Rocky Hollow, and fifth fo rAardt, e grandchild to Louis and Mary Jo Van of Lamu.

Colin Luis Fernandes, son of Richard (Kiki) and Netty Fernandes of Nanyuki, married Aimee Sophie Elizabeth Freeland, daughter of Pes and Lisa Freeland of Bristol, England.

The wedding was held on 17th September 2022, at Chew Valley, Bristol, England.

Milo McConnell & Sophie Levey Milo McConnell, son of Charlie and Mouse McConnell of Laikipia, married Sophie Levey, daughter of Gaye Levey of Derby and Holger Levey of Norfolk England.

The wedding was held on 22nd October 2022 at Rocky Hollow, Laikipia.

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Mathew Harber & Juliet Chamberlain

er of Mathew Davy Harber, youngest son of Jennifer Field and the late David Harber of Naivasha, Kenya, married Juliet Christina Chamberlain, youngest daughter of Christopher and Bridget Chamberlain of Berewyk Hall, White Colne, Colchester, England.

The wedding was held on 6th August 2022, at St Andrews Church, Earls Colne and afterwards at Berewyk Hall, White Colne, Colchester, England.

Henry Fulbrook & Laura Harber

er of Henry Arthur Fulbrook, eldest son of Guy and Becky Fulbrook of Oxford, England, married Laura Tamu Harber, daughter of Jennifer Field and the late David Harber of Naivasha, Kenya.

The wedding was held on 3rd September 2022, at Sungura Farm, Naivasha, Kenya.

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Barbara Jeanne FitzGerald

May 1929 - September 2022

Barbara Fitzgerald (née Hogg) was born in London, where her father worked in Cavendish Square. Later the family moved to Surrey until the start of the war, when her mother took her and younger brother Mike, to South Petherton in Somerset. There they farmed chickens and rabbits, which they sent by post to London friends and family to alleviate war rations. Barbara attended Croham Hurst School, which was also evacuated to Somerset, then moved to school in Swanage. She completed her education at the Eastbourne School of Domestic Economy, followed by a year’s Secretarial course in London.

the Shimo La Tewa School in Mtwapa, before joining the Namanga River Hotel.

Her next adventure was as DC’s Secretary in Nyeri, thereon catering at the White Rhino Hotel.

Fully prepared for a new life in Africa and turning 20 on board, Barbara sailed to Mombasa with her family to a farm near Thompson’s Falls (Nyaharuru) which was her base for many years between jobs and marriages.

Devoted wife, mother and grandmother, Barbara was accomplished at needlework, crafting many a treasured tapestry cushion. Hospitable and entertaining, the FitzGerald home was the lively centre for Bridge parties and fine cooking. Her culinary and flower arranging skills were called upon for many society weddings.

Barbara enjoyed books and was on the

Early employment included catering at the Nairobi Primary School, and then

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After Barbara married Desmond FitzGerald, she then had a spell in Nairobi working at Bunson’s Travel, before being appointed Secretary to the East African Wildlife Society, where she stayed until her daughter Katie was born in 1967. During the following 50 years she lived in a variety of homes around Nairobi, Karen, Kiambu, Tigoni and latterly Fairseat.

She was a loyal and popular Member of the Club for 61 years and she is missed by her many friends, fellow Members and MCC staff.

June 1937 - October 2022 relationship with that mountain range.

On being demobilised, he embarked on a career as an accountant, and joined Nondies RFC. His years with Coopers & Lybrand allowed him opportunities to travel the region by motorbike, auditing clients’ accounts from Mwanza to Malindi. He maintained vibrant memories of these motorbike safaris through then-wild country.

Rob was born in June 1937, in Nairobi.

His family moved to Uganda, from where he attended the Hill School at Eldoret.

When his family returned to Nairobi, he enrolled at the Prince of Wales School, where he excelled both on the playing field and in the art classroom.

He interrupted these adventures for those of a more urbane kind, moving to London to work for Reuters on Fleet Street. The attractions of 1970s London provided but a brief interlude, and in Rob’s assessment could never compensate for the excitement, drama and beauty of life in Kenya. While in England he did, however, contemplate a career beyond that of a dowdy accountant, and he was encouraged by a short sojourn with the noted artist Michael Lyne.

At the age of 18 he received his draft papers, and spent much of his National Service trout fishing in the Aberdares – the beginning of a long and fond

He returned home to Kenya, took up paintbrush and palette, and took to the bush in his Land Rover. He soon struck gold, catching the attention of a beautiful

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young nurse, newly arrived at Nairobi Hospital from St. Stephen’s in London.

Fleur would be his wife for the next 45 years. Together they raised three sons, living first in Nairobi, then in the Rift Valley, and latterly in Laikipia.

Rob forged a successful career as an artist, capturing the wildlife, landscapes and people of the country he loved. His work allowed him to spend extensive periods of time on safari; he was never happier than with a vista of unspoilt country rolling away before him, and the sounds and scents of the bush all around.

Rob was a Member of Muthaiga Club for 54 years – a haven on his infrequent trips to ‘town’, the venue for many an exhibition, and a place of comforting continuity in a rapidly changing world.

Rob was fiercely independent to the end.

He passed away at the thorough age of 85, at his home on the Burguret River, after a short illness. He is survived by his wife Fleur, their three sons Liam, Robert and Oliver and three grandchildren.

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October 1930 – August 2022

James Skeoch Grant

who had moved to Kenya in 1948, invited him to stay. He arrived in Solai in 1951, whereupon his aunt sponsored him to attend Egerton College where he studied Agriculture for two years.

Whilst at Njoro he met the love of his life, Jix Vernon, at Blair Shaw’s farm at Turi. Whilst at Egerton he gained work experience on various farms, often in the Ol Kalou area, which was quite exciting at that time, due to the Mau Mau Emergency.

Jim was the eldest heir of a long line of Grants hailing from Glen Urquhart in the Scottish Highlands, a heritage of which he was very proud, although he always thanked his Danish grandfather for mixing up his gene pool!

In 1955, Jim married Jix at the Anglican Cathedral in Nairobi, followed by a reception at Government House! He then embarked on his career in the coffee industry, starting out at the Coffee Research Foundation in Ruiru, where he met Philip Coldham, one of the original coffee planters in Kenya, and son of the Squire of Anmer Hall, which is where Prince William lives today.

He was the eldest of three children, almost born on a ship inbound to Edinburgh from Rangoon. Jim was schooled at the Edinburgh Academy, and then did his National Service in the Royal Artillery in Egypt, where he spent his time quelling riots, and where his grandfather ‘Cairo’ Grant had, coincidentally, lived before the WWI.

Soon afterwards Jim was appointed assistant manager on Anmer Estate in Kiambu. Further estates in Kiambu were amalgamated over the years to form Kamiti Valley Coffee Estates Ltd, which was floated on the Nairobi Stock Exchange. Sadly this jewel of a company, where Jim had risen through the ranks to be the Managing Director, had to be closed in favour of Mbo-i-Kamiti Cooperative, in keeping with the politics of the time. It was hard to keep the plantations working, and sadly, in 1982, he had to give up his life’s work and those carefully manicured estates.

Having tragically lost his father when he was 16, a very dear aunt (Julia MacEwan),

Jim then joined KPCU Coffee Mills as the Operations Director, but he missed

his farming days. He retired to Windy Ridge in Karen, but he wasn’t there very long before his brother Hugh died in Scotland, leaving his sister Sheila to look after the old family property alone. He and Jix decided to head back to the West Highlands in 1998 to help out, building a beautiful house with a stunning view of the mountains all around. They continued to come out to Kenya to visit their son Ken every year, until they moved down to Kent to be closer to their other son Murray. Later Jix sadly had to be moved into a Care Home but in 2022, Jim decided that they should return to Kenya, where they could both be under the same roof at the Nanyuki Cottage Hospital.

They arrived in August 2022 and Jim was extremely happy to be back. He was looking forward to seeing old friends and old haunts - Muthaiga Club being high on that list. Sadly this was not to be, as nine days after they arrived, having settled his beloved Jix into the Cottage Hospital, he died very suddenly and unexpectedly.

He was extremely strong and active up to the last, still driving around, and always enjoying a good laugh.

Jim is survived by Jix, his wife of 67 years, and their two sons, Murray and Kenneth, and their families. He was a man of great integrity, dedication, courage, and absolute devotion.

In recent years he was bestowed Honorary Life Membership of MCC, having been a Member for 47 years.

DEATHS

The Club regrets to announce the deaths of the following Members JAMES SKEOCH GRANT on 11 August 2022 BABARA FITZGERALD on 27 September 2022

JAMES KARUGU on 10 November 2022 ALAN COLLIS on 2 December 2022

JONATHAN HAVELOCK on 27 September 2022

PETER JENKINS on 8 December 2022

EVE MARGARET SATCHWELL on 30 October 2022

MARK JENKINS on 8 December 2022

ROBERT O’MEARA on 31 October 2022

GUY ROBIN on 6 January 2023

If anyone would like to publish an obituary for a Member who has died recently, please send a tribute and photograph of the deceased to the secretariat@mcc.co.ke

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candidates being considered for membership CANDIDATES BEING CONSIDERED FOR MEMBERSHIP 1ST OCTOBER TO 30TH NOVEMBER 2022

CANDIDATES BEING CONSIDERED FOR MEMBERSHIP 1ST DECEMBER TO 31ST JANUARY 2023

Proposer

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Mark Nicholson

Kourtnie Schaefer

Full Town

Nessim Ahmad

Dino Bisleti

Giovanni Grandi - Maria Della Porta

Short Term Short Term

Kamran Ahmad - Caius Ahmad - Ivan Ahmad

Non Resident Under 7 Under 7

Thomas Morton

Gunnar Holm - Audhild Rosberg

Short Term Short Term

Joseph Gikonyo

Natasha Karanja

Full (18-29) Resident

Wanjiku Kiragu

Steen Andersen - Mille Lund - Solveig Andersen - Signe Andersen

Short Term Short Term Junior Family Short Term Junior Family Short Term

Stephanie Kiragu - Mbirua Gitu

Full (18-29) Resident Under 7

Julius Kemboy

Ruth Wainaina-Kemboy - Amari Kemboy

Full Town Under 7

Dick Omondi

Mercy Achola

Full Town

Dina Gin Kariuki

Margaret Whitman - Dr. Griffith Harsh

Short Term Short Term

Adaba Briggs

Benjamin Chastang

Full Town

James Ndegwa

Kairo Thuo - Wambui Kairo - Thuo Kairo - Kibore Kairo

Full Town Full Town Junior Family Town Junior Family Town

Pierre Burton

Tertia Bailey - Peter Bailey - Florence Bailey - Arthur Bailey

Short Term Short Term Junior Family Short Term Junior Family Short Term

James Ndegwa

Mumbi Kairo

Full (18-29) Resident

Susan Githuku

Anna Ngibuini-Mwaure

Full Town

Stephen Stannah

Jason Uliana Full Town - Cecilia Di Taurisano Full Town - Alessandro Uliana Lopex Under 7

Margaret Njonjo

Shirshir Sangvi

Non Resident

Christophe Lalande

Ishaku Maitumbi - Gabriel Maitumbi

Full Town Full Town

Balvinder Sahni

Sunil Dhall - Alka Dhall

Balvinder Sahni

William Pike

SWEEPSTAKES DECEMBER 2022 Prize

Member Name

Amount

Full Town Full Town

1st

George McKnight

64,258/-

Arjunjai Dhall

Full (18-29) Resident

2nd

Gurminder S. Grewal

32,129/ -

Patricia Ithau

Wamwari Waichungo

Full Town

3rd

Raymond D. H. Rowe

18,359/ -

Julius Kiondo

Joseph Mutugu

Full Town

4th

Robert N. Ngugi

18,359/-

5th

Maria Epsom

13,769/-

6th

Simon Jones

9,179/-

7th

Helen Sarah Kampf

9,179/-

8th

Ian Gituku Ngene

9,179/-

9th

Samson Kuria Kamau

9,179/-

Answers to Bird Quiz on Page 19 The dead chick is a Great (or Black) Sparrowhawk as is the raptor on the left.

Chicks are difficult to identify, but remember the feet grow first and so they look huge. Big key is the extralong middle toe, distinguishing it as a bird hunter, and tiny outer talon that is just used for gripping.

The inner and back talons are much larger as this species uses those for the killing blows.

SWEEPSTAKES JANUARY 2023

The other bird is an African Goshawk.

From left – male Southern Black Flycatcher, female Black Cuckoo-Shrike, male Black Cuckoo-Shrike.

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Prize

Member Name

Amount

1st

Gerard De P. Beaton

65,336/-

2nd

John A. Cavanagh

32,668/ -

3rd

Adrian Mark Durston

18,667/ -

4th

Wainaina Kenyanjui

18,667/-

5th

Allan Cullian Herd

14,000/-

6th

Chantal Mariotte

9,333/-

7th

Sachin Anil Patel

9,333/-

8th

Mathew K. Koech

9,333/-

9th

Nikhil Rustam Hira

9,333/-

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MCC reciprocates with 120 Clubs in 30 countries around the world. The Reciprocity Committee invests a great deal of time ensuring that these Clubs are worthy of our association and Members are encouraged to submit brief reports if they visit or stay at any one of them. These reports will be published for the benefit and interest of other Members who may be planning to travel overseas.

For more information and contact details of reciprocating Clubs please contact the Secretary’s office.

AUSTRALIA

City

IRELAND

UK

Adelaide Club Adelaide Kildare Street and University Club Dublin Army & Navy Club London Athenaeum Club Melbourne The Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club Dublin Buck’s Club London Australian Club Melbourne Melbourne Cardiff & County Club Cardiff Commonwealth Club Canberra ITALY Carlton Club London Melbourne Club Melbourne Farmer’s Club London Circolo Antico Tiro a Volo Rome Queensland Club reciprocates with 114 Brisbane Garrick Club MCC Clubs in 24 countries around the world. The Reciprocity Committee invests a great London Royal Automobile Club of Australia Sydney Hurlingham Club London JAPANare worthy of our association and Members deal Club of time ensuringMelbourne that these Clubs are encouraged to submit London Royal Automobile of Victoria Lansdowne Club Tokyo American ClubThese reports will Tokyo or stay at any one of them. be published for the benefit andHenley-on-Thames, interest Tattersall’sbrief Club reports if they visit Brisbane Leander Club Tasmanian Club Hobart Northern Counties Club Newcastle of other Members who may be planning to travel overseas.

LUXEMBOURG Union, University & Schools Oriental Club London Cercle Munster For more information contact details of reciprocating ClubsLuxembourg please contact the Secretary’s office. Club Club of Sydney Sydney and Oxford & Cambridge London Weld Club Perth Phyllis Court Club Henley-on-Thames, MALAYSIA London INDIA continued AU STRALI A U K Reform Club AUSTRIA Royal Air Force Club Royal Lake Club Kuala Lumpur Adelaide Club Adelaide Army & Navy Club London London Secunderabad Club Secunderabad Royal Automobile Club Athenaeum Melbourne St. Johanns Club Club Vienna Boodle’s London London Bangalore Club Bangalore Royal Over-Seas League Australian Club Melbourne Melbourne NETHERLANDS Buck’s London London Canberra TheIRNieuwe Savile Club Club BOLIVIACommonwealth Club & County Cardiff London E L AND of Littéraire Sociëteit De Witte The Hague Cardiff Melbourne Club Melbourne Carlton London Liverpool TheClub Athenaeum Royal Industrieele Groote Club Amsterdam Circulo deMelbourne La UnionSavage Club La Paz Kildare Street and University Club Dublin Melbourne City The of London Club London London Boodle’s Naval Military and Airforce The Stephen’s Green Hibernian Club Dublin Farmer’s London London TheClub Caledonian Club NEW ZEALAND BELGIUMof South Australia Adelaide Hurlingham Club & Guards Club London London JAPAN The Cavalry RoyalClub Automobile Club of Australia Brussels Sydney Christchurch Club Christchurch Ipswich &Clifton Suffolk Club Ipswich International Chateau Sainte-Anne Tokyo American Club Tokyo The Club Bristol Royal Automobile Club of Victoria Melbourne The Canterbury Club Inc. Christchurch Lansdowne Club London The East India Club London Tattersall’s Club Brisbane Henley-on-Thames, CANADA LU X EBay M B Club OU RG Hawke’s Napier Leander The In & Out Naval & Military Club London Tasmanian Club Hobart London The Northern Club Auckland Naval Club Forest & Stream Club Quebec Union, University & Schools Club Sydney The New ClubClub Cheltenham Cercle Munster Luxembourg Northern Counties Newcastle Wellington United Service Club Brisbane The Wellington Club Granite Club Toronto The New ClubUnited Services NottinghamEdinburgh Nottingham & Notts M A L AW I WeldClub Club Mount Royal MontrealPerth The Norfolk Club The Oriental London Norwich PAKISTAN Western Australian Club Rideau Club OttawaPerth The& Royal Northern Oxford Cambridge Club & University Club London Aberdeen Mulika Blantyre Sind Club Karachi Phyllis Royal Canadian Military Institute Toronto Court Club The Royal Scots Club Henley-on-Thames,Edinburgh AU STRI A NE T HE R L A N D S Saint James’s Club of Montreal Montreal The Reform Club Club London London The Sloane St. Johanns Club Vienna PORTUGAL RoyalThe Air St. Force ClubClub London The Hamilton Club Hamilton James Manchester The Nieuwe of Littéraire Sociëteit De WitteThe Automobile London Glasgow BOLI VI A The National Club Toronto WesternClub Club Grémio Lisbon RoyalThe HagueLiterário Club RoyalTravellers Over-SeasClub League London London The Ranchmen’s Club Calgary Circulo de La Union La Paz Savile Club London NE W Z E A L A N D SINGAPORE Union Club of British Columbia Victoria Turf Club London The Athenaeum Liverpool UniversityBELGI Club ofU M Toronto Toronto Ulster Reform Club Belfast Christchurch Christchurch Tanglin Club Club Singapore The Caledonian Club London Club Chateau Sainte-Anne Brussels VancouverInternational Club Vancouver The Canterbury Club Inc. Christchurch The Cavalry & Guards London USA SOUTH C AN ADA The Clifton Club Bristol Hawke’sAFRICA Bay Club Napier CARIBBEAN The East London The India ArmyClub & Navy Club Washington DC Country Club Johannesburg The Northern ClubJohannesburg Auckland Cypress Club Medicine Hat The ClubClub Cheltenham West Indies YachtClub Club Jamaica Cosmos Washington DC Granite Toronto Durban Club Club Durban The New The Wellington Wellington The New Club Club of New York City Edinburgh New York Harvard The Hamilton Club Hamilton Inanda Club Johannesburg The Norfolk Club Club Norwich New York CHILE The National Club S ING A PO R E Toronto Kelvin The Explorers Grove Club Cape Town The Royal Northern & University Club Aberdeen The Ranchmen’s Club Calgary The Princeton Club New York Club De La Union Santiago Port Elizabeth St. George’s Club Port Elizabeth Tanglin Club Singapore The Royal Scots Club Edinburgh Terminal City Club Vancouver The Saturn Club Buffalo City, NY State The Pretoria Country Club Pretoria The Sloane Club London Victoria FRANCE Union Club of British Columbia The Standard Club Chicago S OU T H A F R ICA Johannesburg The St James Club Manchester University Club of Montreal Montreal Rand Club Toledo Club Toledo, Ohio The Travellers Club London Cercle de University l’Union Interalliee Paris Club of Toronto Toronto Cape Town Club Cape Town Union Club SPAIN The Western Club of Boston Glasgow Boston The Travellers ClubClub Paris Vancouver Vancouver The Country Club Johannesburg Johannesburg Union League of Philadelphia Philadelphia The Turf Club London Circulo Ecuestre Barcelona Durban Club Durban C H I LE University Club of Cincinnati Ulster Reform Club BelfastCincinnati GERMANY Real Club de Polo de Barcelona Barcelona Inanda Club Johannesburg Vincent’s Oxford The Club University Club Washington DC Club De La Union Santiago Real Gran Peña Madrid Anglo-German Club E.V Hamburg Kelvin Grove Club Cape Town The Yale Club of New York City New York U S A FRANC E Union International Club Frankfurt Elizabeth St. Georges Club Port Elizabeth SRIPort LANKA The Army & Navy Club Washington DC Cercle de l’Union Interalliee Paris ZIMBABWE The Pretoria Country Club Pretoria HONG KONG New York The Travellers Club Paris The Hill Club Nuwara Eliya Colony Club Rand Club Johannesburg Bulawayo Cosmos Club Washington DC Bulawayo The HongGERMANY Kong Club Hong Kong Harare Club The Princeton Club New York Harare SWEDEN S PA IN The Saturn Club Buffalo City, NY State Hamburg INDIA Anglo-German Club E.V Club Sällskapet Stockholm Union International Club

Tollygunge Club Ltd HONG KONG Umed Club The Club Hong Kong Club Ootacamund Secunderabad I N DIClub A Bangalore Club

Frankfurt

Circulo Ecuestre

Kolkata Real Gran Peña THAILAND Jodhpur S RBritish I L A NK A Bangkok Kong The Ooty,TamilHong Nadu Club, Secunderabad The Hill Club TURKEY Bangalore

Tollygunge Club Ltd Kolkata T HA IL A N D Umed Club Jodhpur Buyuk Kulup Cercle d’Orient Club Ootacamund Club Udhagamandalam, Tamil Nadu The British Club, Bangkok

Barcelona

The Standard Club Union Club of Boston The University Club Bangkok of Washington The Yale Club of New York City Nuwara Eliya ZIMBABWE Madrid

Istanbul Bulawayo Bangkok

Harare Club

Chicago Boston

Washington DC New York

Bulawayo Harare

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