A PUBLICATION OF VILL AGE MARKET
SHOP I EAT I LIVE ISSUE 52
FEELING FESTIVE
in THIS issue
2 Editorial 4 Village Social
ISSUE 52
6 Village Scene
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ON SHARE OK O B FACE
Halloween Girlfriends Confidential Junior Chess Championship Diwali
8 Fun at Recreation 10 Feeling Festive
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Your best ever festive celebrations start here
14 Village Cares
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Community campaigns
16 Festive Picks
Our best products this season
20 Village Planner 22 New Villager
Hanifa by Hanifa
24 #VMFoodie
Eat, drink and be merry
28 Chef's Pick 30 Bluebay Advertorial 32 Health feature
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34 A-Z of Village Market 36 Bonus Card 1
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A PUBLICATION OF VILLAGE MARKET ISSUE 52
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FEELING festive The holiday season is finally here with us and with it comes festivities, good cheer, giving back and the perfect opportunity to reunite and create special memories with families and friends. This issue celebrates the most wonderful time of the year with an endless to do list we are sure you will enjoy. Top on the list is the ‘Win a family trip to Disney World’ promotion, as per tradition we will send one lucky family of four to Walt Disney World Resort. As you shop, present your receipts for a chance to win and get more with the Mystery Gift Card at our various customer care desks. No festivity is complete without a healthy serving of soul food – we revisit our food havens as they cook up a storm for the season. Whether you prefer a cosy restaurant or the airy food courts, spare mum the kitchen and discover our 45+ variations of delicious! Enjoy the feast. We put together a festive inspired shopping list with some of Village Market’s top picks. You will find plenty of thoughtful gift ideas, festive outfits for the holidays, decor items to style your home and lots of holiday yummies for everyone. Relax and unwind with our varied entertainment offerings, whether it be Christmas carols, full band, DJ sets, art exhibitions, recreational facilities featuring the Village Bowl, Ozone Trampoline Park or Under the Sea theme park, the decor enchanting the mall or special festive events, we promise you will get mesmerised. We are thankful for the year that has been, we hope that you take time to stop and reflect on the blessings that 2019 brought. As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the promise of the New Year as Village Market hosts the New Year’s party on 31st December! Sparkle and shine, 2020 awaits.
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Village www.villagemarket-kenya.com HALLOWEEN FRIGHT NIGHT 26th October
Village Market is known for its epic Halloween parties. This year there were six of them, so party hopping was the name of the game! At the Rooftop, the little ghouls and boys frolicked at the Groovie Goolies party for kids and strutted their stuff in a fabulous costume fashion show. The Food Court came alive as people danced to the haunting rhythms of the Beathogs band. DJ Deshal brought the party to the Courtyard as he played wicked tunes and DJ ProtĂŠgĂŠ brought down the house at Ozone Trampoline Park. Under the Sea was not left behind with its Halloween Boo Bash. You would have definitely loved our Boo-ling Party at Village Bowl. Throughout the night, our fashion police identified the best costumes and awarded them with Titan watches from Sensations.
DIWALI
27th October Families came out to Village Market to celebrate Diwali in pomp and colour at the Food Court and Court Yard. The crowning jewel of the night was a dance performance by Action in Focus who dazzled the crowd with their bejewelled outfits and scintillating dance moves.
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Village SCENE JUNIOR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP 28th September
The 2nd Annual Junior Chess Championship was held at Village Market in September. Young boys and girls came to challenge their opponents using wit and skill in order to earn their place among the greats. For more information on the next Junior Chess Championship, email pr@villagemarket-kenya.com
A GIRLFRIENDS CONFIDENTIAL TALK 2nd November
It was a full house during the Last Girlfriend’s Confidential Talk held at Trademark Hotel. Guest speakers included Caroline Mutoko, Wandia Gichuru and Asha Mweru. Towards the end of the talk, Sinapis Group conducted a workshop that was geared towards helping business entrepreneurs find their ideal customers.
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Recreation
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RECREATION SPOOKY CUPCAKE DECORATING CLASS 26th October
Fright night Halloween party on Saturday the 26th of October was a spook-tacular affair! One of the highlights was the Little Chef’s Spooky Cupcake Decorating Class at the Food Market Demo Kitchen. The little ones went wild with imagination as they had a chance to showcase their decorating skills with Spooky cupcake designs. The best part is after the fun class, the kids got to take home their deliciously decorated cupcakes. To attend our next Little Chef-themed cooking class, RSVP to: fun@villagemarket-kenya.com
KASKAZINI BAND 24th October
Village Market Recreation was delighted to host Kaskazini Band, as they shot a music video for their latest track, ‘If I had your number’ for the ‘1919 to Forever’ album. Kakazini is a three-member Kenyan urban-fusion all boy band, famous for their acoustic love song ‘Nairobi’. The ‘1919 to Forever’ album is a partnership between the Dutch airline KLM and Sol Generation by Sauti Sol. The album is a six-track album to commemorate KLM’s inception a century ago.
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FEELING
festive
festive
YOUR BEST EVER START HERE
celebrations
WIN A FAMILY TRIP TO WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT TM
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he festive season is the most wonderful time of the year as people spend quality time with loved ones, there is good cheer and tidings for Christmas, giving and presenting gifts to loved ones and sharing with the community around. In line with Village Market’s tradition, this year’s promotion will give one lucky shopper an opportunity to win the grand prize of a fully paid family trip of four to Walt Disney World Resort! Participating shoppers will get a chance to win other prizes like regional safaris, beach holidays and exciting vouchers. The promotion will run from 20th November 2019 to 10th January 2020.
PROMOTION How to take part
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For every KES 2,000 spent at any Village Market outlet during the promotion, the shopper will get an entry into the promotion. To participate, visit any of the Customer Care desks located within the mall to be registered on an electronic management system where your details will be stored in a retrieval system. All future transactional entries will be linked to the participant’s account through a unique code that will be used to identify the shopper during the promotion.
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DRAWS There will be one grand draw on the 10th January 2020 at 12 noon in the presence of Betting Control and Licensing Board (BCLB) officials. The system will randomly pick and generate the list of winners from the electronic entries received and stored in the server during the promotion.
WINNERS All winners will be contacted by a Village Market representative only, on either Mobile: 0717 212 933 or Office: 020 712 2488/9. The list of winners will be published on the mall’s information boards.
PRIZES
The prizes for the Christmas promotion will include: Grand prize •
Holiday destination - Walt Disney World Resort (Florida) for a family of four.
Other prizes •
Regional holiday destination to Cape Town
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Local destinations to Maasai Mara, Watamu, Diani and Voi
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Party vouchers at Under The Sea
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Party vouchers at O-Zone
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Party vouchers at Village Bowl
PROMOTION PARTNERS This year’s promotion partners are: •
Tropical Heat
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Harvest Restaurant
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Kshmr by Kuoni
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Bluebay Beach Resort
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Jiko Restaurant
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Enoteca
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Dream of Zanzibar
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Hero Restaurant
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Ella Anatomic
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Man Eaters
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Pasta Republic
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Elias
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Voi Wildlife Lodge
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Credible Sounds
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Ozone
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Q&B
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Keventers
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Village Bowl
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Swahili Beach
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Technology House
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Under The Sea
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Refinery Grooming
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Fabric Gallery
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Safaricom
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Nairobi Sports House
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Kashmir Artz
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Densey Travels
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Beauty Point
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Rodeo Drive
For the full terms & conditions of this promotion, please visit www.villagemarket-kenya.com For more information on how to participate, call marketing and PR on 020 712 2488/90 or email pr@villagemarket-kenya.com
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FEELING
festive
Village Market has lined up special and magical entertainment and events listing from carols, bands and DJs to children’s events at the recreational facilities from noon. Join us for: CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY BROOKHOUSE SCHOOL Saturday 30th November 2019 Court Yard FULL BAND BY RICKY NA MARAFIKI Thursday 12th December 2019 Food Court ANDY AFRIQ BAND Friday 6th December 2019 Food Court DJ SHOWTIME – SOUL NIGHT Friday 6th December 2019 Food Court SAYARI BAND – 2 PIECE Saturday 7th December 2019 Food Court DJ SHOWTIME – HOUSE/ROCK NIGHT Saturday 7th December 2019 Food Court JOHN ORINA & BAND 2 PIECE Sunday 8th December 2019 Food Court JOHN ORINA & BAND – 2 PIECE Friday 13th December 2019 Food Court DJ SHOWTIME – SOUL NIGHT Friday 13th December 2019 Food Court SHEILA & BAND – 2 PIECE Saturday 14th December 2019 Food Court NAIROBI CHAMBER CHORUS Saturday 14th December 2019 Mall-wide pop up
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ANDY AFRIQ BAND – 2 PIECE Sunday 15th December 2019 Food Court
CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY SOW BAND Wednesday 25th December 2019 Court Yard
CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY NAIROBI CHAMBER CHORUS Sunday 15th December 2019 Mall-wide pop up
SAXOPHONE CAROLS BY SAMAWATI BAND Thursday 26th December 2019 Mall-wide pop up
SAYARI BAND – 2 PIECE
FULL BAND BY NAIROBI BLUES BAND Food Court
Friday 20th December 2019 Food Court DJ SHOWTIME – SOUL NIGHT Friday 20th December 2019 Food Court ANDY AFRIQ BAND – 2 PIECE Saturday 21st December 2019 Food Court DJ SHOWTIME – HOUSE/ROCK NIGHT Saturday 21st December 2019 Food Court STREET CAFÉ BAND– 2 PIECE Sunday 22nd December 2019 Food Court CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY STREET CAFÉ BAND (KARURA COMMUNITY) Sunday 22nd December 2019 Food Court FULL BAND BY NAIROBI BLUES BAND Tuesday 24th December 2019 Food Court SAXOPHONE CAROLS BY SAMAWATI BAND Tuesday 24th December 2019 Mall-wide pop up CHRISTMAS CAROLS BY STREET CAFÉ BAND (KARURA COMMUNITY) Wednesday 25th December 2019 Food Court
SOW BAND – 4 PIECE Thursday 26th December 2019 Courtyard ANDY AFRIQ BAND – 2 PIECE Friday 27th December 2019 Food Court SALSA NIGHT – DANCE FACTORY Friday 27th December 2019 Food Court SAYARI BAND – 2 PIECE Saturday 28th December 2019 Food Court DJ SHOWTIME – HOUSE/ROCK NIGHT Saturday 28th December 2019 Food Court JAZZ FUSION BAND – 2 PIECE Sunday 29th December 2019 Food Court
NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION BY KALABASH BAND Tuesday 31st December 2019 Food Court NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATION BY LIVE DJ Tuesday 31st December 2019 Court Yard FULL BAND BY MIZIZI BAND Wednesday 1st January 2020 Food Court SHEILA AND BAND Wednesday 1st January 2020 Court Yard JAZZ FUSION BAND – 2 PIECE Friday 3rd January 2020 Food Court
DJ SHOWTIME – SOUL NIGHT Friday 3rd January 2020 Food Court
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ANDY AFRIQ BAND – 2 PIECE Saturday 4th January 2020 Food Court
*Please note that the events & entertainment schedule may subject to change.
Children’s Cooking Lessons Board Games at the Garden Lounge
DJ SHOWTIME – HOUSE/ROCK NIGHT Saturday 04th January 2020 Food Court SHEILA & BAND – 2 PIECE Sunday 05th January 2020 Food Court
OTHER ACTIVITIES • •
Santa’s Grotto Elves on Skates
For more information and event bookings email events@villagemarket-kenya. com or call 020 712 2488/90
Village CARES
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illage Market has lined up exciting community initiatives during this festive season. Village Market's Dream Big Scholarship fund will award 10 deserving scholars with KES 50,000 towards their schools fees. Participants must be learners aged 11 to 17 and submit a one-page essay with up to 1,200 words describing how they would use their education to impact and transform their community. The scholarship recipients will be announced in January 2020. In addition, we call on all our shoppers and friends to join our
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Backpack Campaign, which entails filling and dropping off school backpacks with items such as books, stationery and toys. This is a fun activity that you can engage in with your children or learners – find our backpack Christmas donation boxes at either of the following locations: Foodcourt, Courtyard, Carrefour Area, Link Area next to Madora, next to Belladonna pharmacy and at Under The Sea and leave your filled backpacks which will be donated to schools and orphanages. This initiative is geared towards promoting education as it will ensure underprivileged children get to start the first day of school feeling confident and prepared to succeed academically.
Festive PICKS celebration
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5. 18-carat gold set 6. Fresh water pearl necklace & earrings
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ADELE DEJAK
1. Fadele – KES 15,000 2. Fumnaya – KES 4,500 3. Furaha bracelet – KES 5,000 4. Faith Earrings – KES 4,000
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ZINJ DESIGN
7. Accessories priced from KES 3,000 – 5,500 8. Small Serengeti Bag KES 16,500
KSHMR BY KUONI
9. 100% cashmere poncho from KES 19,900 10. 100% cashmere men’s sweaters from KES 23,900 & unisex 100% fine cashmere scarfs from KES 19,900
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JOO & CO
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13. Joo and Co tanzanite and diamond bangle 14. Emerald, pearl and diamond necklace;
11. Women’s pair of shoes – KES 13,900 12. Men’s pair of shoes – KES 13,900
emerald and diamond ring
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15. Tempo Gents Gold Plated Watch from KES 8,385
16. Tempo Ladies Gold Plated Watch from KES 7,865
17. Ladies 9ct Gold Rings with Diamonds
from KES 29,985 18. Ladies 9ct Gold Rings with Diamonds from KES 32,385
CITY WALK
19. Red Plum Heels KES 3,900
20. Colorado CAT Boots KES 15,500
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21. Round Hide Tassel Tote – KES 12,500 22. Tassel Earrings – KES 6,500 23. Glass Stone Ring – KES 2,000 24. Glass Stone Cuff – KES 5,500
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25. Floral Scarf – KES 2.505 26. 100ml Beautiful Belle EDP by
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BlackUp Mattifying Fluid Foundation Estée Lauder Double Wear Foundation Estée Lauder– KES 18,115 Clinique Even Better SPF 15 Foundation 27. Studded Cross-body Bag – KES Revlon 24 Hour Colorstay Foundation 5,555 Elizabeth Arden Flawless Finish 28. Rose Gold Watch – KES 6,535 Foundation 29. Travel Trim Red Heel KES 4,785 33. Rose Gold Glitter Bracelet – KES 1,305 30. Rose Gold Strappy Sandal – KES 4,785 34. Floral Scarf – KES 2,085 31. Modern Muse Le Rouge Fragrance by 35. BlackUp Highlighter Palette – KES 5,175 Estée Lauder – KES 10,985 36. BlackUp Flashcolour Eyeshadow Palette 32. Foundations from KES 1,765: – KES 6,685
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Earrings – KES 2000
38. Malachite Silver Necklace – KES 10,000
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KES 84,000 40. Tanzanite Loose Stone in a Brilliant Cut – KES 25,000
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43. Suede Leather
42. RUS INTERIORS
41. Scented Gift Set – KES 2,950 42. Fishbowl Candles – KES 3,950
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Slip-ons – KES 8,385 44. Easycare Gingham Shirt – KES. 4,595 45. Mirror Top-bar Sunglasses – KES. 1,445 46. Brown Leather Billfold Wallet – KES. 3,005 47. Modern Heritage Watch – KES. 3,845 48. Slim Belted Chino – KES. 5,385 49. Red Rosette Lapel Pin – KES. 835
50. Relay Cap – KES 1,925
51. Clubmaster
Sunglasses – KES 1,445 52. Relay Tees – KES 1,555 53. Relay Canvas Slip-ons - KES 4,115 54. Stainless Steel Bracelet - KES 1,155 55. Camo Printed Wallet – KES 3,484 56. Chino Shorts – KES 1,123
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Village
PLANNER
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Cartoon and Patrick Imanjama
28 November – 16 December Rooftop Gallery
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With more than 25 years in the art scene, Cartoon is one of the most collected artists in Kenya. Using painted narratives, his work showcases the nuances of everyday life, local values and culture. The central recurring figure of his work is a caring female who provides food and shelter for the family. Inspired by children and animals, Imanjama believes that children and animals are ambassadors of peace and joy. Free entry!
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Secret Garden
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Enoch, Ronnex & Tindi 27 November – 9 December Exhibition Hall
The Ugandan trio makes a comeback to showcase their dichotomy between creativity and serendipity. Their work presents imaginative interpretations of everyday life experiences. Free entry!
Kashmir Arts 3 – 20 January Exhibition Hall
Kashmir Arts showcase their Persian collection of antiques, handmade furniture and home accessories to spruce up and add warmth to your spaces, just in time for the beginning of the New Year. Free entry!
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12 – 31 December Exhibition Hall
Secret Garden’s specialise in home and garden furniture. The indoor and outdoor furniture pieces provide the perfect accessories to spruce up your home. Free entry!
Pop Up 1 2nd Level, opposite Exhibition Hall Village Market’s pop up store features the best of Made in Kenya and Made in Africa brands. Every month the space hosts carefully selected residents putting quality and the African creative economy at the forefront. The pop up features ready-to-wear and custom-made fashion, accessories and soft interior decor. For more information, call the business development team on 020 712 2488/90.
For bookings and inquiries email: damar@villagemarket-kenya.com or vanessa@villagemarket-kenya.com or call +254 (0)20 7122 488
Rampel Designs and Designs for Living
December 2019 to January 2020 Pop Up 2 opp. Management Office Looking to end the year or start the new one with bespoke interiors? Rampel Designs and Designs for Living continue their collaborative and contemporary pop up showcasing beautifully handcrafted furniture pieces, exquisite fabrics and wallpaper sourced from the world’s best manufacturers. Call 0735 529 166 for any in-store inquiries.
ARTIST
Joseph Kimani aka Cartoon 28 November – 16 December Rooftop Gallery
Cartoon officially known as Joseph Kimani is no stranger in Nairobi’s art scene. Having been born and brought up in the rural area with rich memories about the social life of African women, his work features a rich array of the lifestyle of African women and their clothing that is full of motif patterns. The different colours on their faces have significant meaning as they portray overcoming tribalism and racism which is a social stigma in our contemporary society. Again the different colours on their faces reflects a variety of soil colours found in Africa. For example, yellow clay ochre and dark brown reflect the soil found in highland areas in Africa, which are rich for agriculture and livestock farming. In traditional African societies, women were given social responsibilities in their
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families and societies. They were involved in different types of trade like selling farm produce such as fruits, cassava, sweet potatoes as well as baskets for sale and storage of farm produce. In today’s contemporary society, there is still a large number of women involved in work life with young girls and women engaged in schools, colleges and office work. Inspite of the modern times, Cartoon believes that all is not lost and, as an artist and historian, he still has a lot in his memory of what used to happen in the olden days through stories told by his parents who are still alive as well as the history already stored in archives, schools and libraries. Cartoon is the perfect illustration of a modern African feminist man who believes and appreciates the contributions of an African woman to the African society. He concludes by quipping that his paintings reflect the complete African woman.
Patrick Imanjama
28 November – 16 December Rooftop Gallery Imanjama is a Tanzanian artist whose work is focused on children and the animal kingdom to promote love and peace. He views children and animals as symbols of peace as they are both innocent. He is dismayed that children and animals are not granted their full and equal rights and believes that if adults can torture and kill animals, they are also capable of doing the same to children. Imanjama likes to use colour to show the joy that can reside in children’s hearts as well as to enlighten minds through their eyes. Imanjama delights in the energy he gets when using his talent as an artist to illustrate the joy and peace that comes from children and animals. He hopes that his works bring joy to all who get to interact with it.
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Villager 0725 711 896/ 0722 511 761 dr.zulfikar_moshinali@yahoo.com
HANIFA BY HANIFA At Village Market, home to a vast number of luxurious brand and hidden gems, we delve into a conversation with Hanifa Duale, proprietor of Hanifa by Hanifa. WHAT IS YOUR OUTLET ALL ABOUT? Hanifa by Hanifa is a luxury retail outlet for men and women. Our focus is on providing fashionable gratification by meeting our clientele’s opulent needs. Our clothing is intentionally unique and provides a touch of class through various styles that suit different occasions from derbies and weddings to black tie and cocktail events, not to mention that one can also enhance their professional style from our uniquely tailored corporate attire. Luxury is personal. It represents a level of quality over quantity and what represents the fundamental core of our business is understanding our customer’s unique tastes and style and thriving to make them stand out in their own distinct way. Apart from the products and services we offer, we provide a luxurious atmosphere within the store where one can shop in leisure. WHAT PRODUCTS AND SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? Formal menswear: suits, shirts, ties, cufflinks, blazers and jackets Causal menswear: linen jackets, sneakers and loafers General accessories for men Formal womenswear: eveningwear, special occasion dresses, evening clutch bags and shoes Casual womenswear: day-to-day outwear, sandals and day bags. We also offer one-to-one personal styling for both men and women Free alterations come with each purchases
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Delivery with our courier is also available if needed. WHAT INSPIRED YOU TO ESTABLISH A BUSINESS THAT OFFERS THE PRODUCTS / SERVICES THAT YOU TRADE IN? I have always been passionate for luxury retail, especially after being in the fashion industry for the past 16 years. My personal travel experiences to various parts of the world and the networks, as well as the need to provide quality products and services have made my business grow. DOES THE NAME OF YOUR BUSINESS HAVE SOME SIGNIFICANT MEANING? AND IF SO WHAT DOES IT MEAN? As a visionary, it was important to use my name HANIFA as the brand logo as I believe it will stay in our client’s minds and remind them of the value the business has to offer. In order to achieve this vision, it is important for me to be entirely involved in the design process and manufacturing of products. The Hanifa By Hanifa brand represents a destination of luxury, comfort and a place of transformation. WHO IS YOUR TARGET MARKET? Our target is anyone who appreciates style, class and quality. Our collections are carefully selected by quality and design. WHY DID YOU CHOOSE VILLAGE MARKET AS THE IDEAL LOCATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Village Market is the ultimate shopping destination for our targeted market as it represents a luxurious environment.
WHAT SHOULD FIRST TIME CUSTOMERS EXPECT WHEN THEY VISIT YOUR BUSINESS? Enhanced customer experience and more one-to-one exceptional service is the fundamental priority when clients visit our business. Our Clientele are our first priority and building a relationship with them is essential to our growth and success. WHAT ARE YOUR BUSINESS OPENING HOURS? Everyday including public holidays from 10 am to 7:30 pm.
VM Foodie
EAT, DRINK
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merry
e love the festive season for many reasons. School is out, work feels like the last taste of a creamy cheese cake, the long holiday season is decked with beautiful lights, our themed wisteria decor and of course Christmas trees and presents. It is the season to be thankful for family and friends. Let’s celebrate! In the midst of all this is food. As the undoubted food haven destination, we re-visit some of Village Market’s food gems with the more than 45+ delicious options to consider.
If variety is your middle name, feast up an Asian storm from Han-Ji’s Corner and East, serving the best of China, Poocha 254 with its Japanese style street food, TastiGo giving you good value and delicious specials, Maru Bhajia’s tasty comfort food, and Keventeers with more than 100 years’ legacy of authentic and delicious milkshakes will leave your taste buds wanting more. Fancy some oysters and champagne? Off The Rocks is Nairobi’s playground for the bold and the beautiful. The outlet serves fresh and local seafood washed down with unique wines by the glass in a comfortable open seating plan reminiscent of Europe’s restaurant culture.
SAVOUR AND INDULGE A few steps to your right get tantalised with Taco serving some serious Mexican tacos with meat or vegetarian options. Savour and indulge in the open seating space as you enjoy great conversations, draught beers and the best margaritas on this side of town. The staff is jovial and will certainly leave you happy. Think you’ve had enough? Mi Lola Tapas and Wine Bar with their offering of excellent Spanish Tapas, cocktails to shake up your celebration, amazing ambience and top notch service is an out of body experience. Seriously! You might want to venture in a little earlier as no one is ever in a rush to leave. Sina Shaka Taproom serves Kenyan craft beer from Bateleur Brewery. Quench your thirst with any of the 12 craft beers containing natural ingredients from all over the world and Mayers water. Sina Shaka is for the adventurous, the fun and the new. If you suffer choice paralysis, their brilliant servers are at hand to recommend options for
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you to try. Sina Shaka, meaning no doubt, will be your new catch phrase.
A DELICIOUS ARRAY The Crackerjack Café is mum’s kitchen away from home. Serving a delicious array of sandwiches, pastry, quiches and salads, they offer healthy and nutritious lunches. Should you need a healthy serving of soup to heal the previous night’s decisions, we promise you mama’s special recipes will get you going in no time. Brown’s Cheese serve some serious bacon sandwiches that are easy to pair with juices and smoothies from Zucchini juice and ice cream bar. The charm of the main food court is not lost with its portmanteau of quality and outstanding taste. Celebrate the ‘feastive’ season with the very first pizza al taglio from Rome, Pomodoro is synonymous to the V in Village Market. It is a great choice to those who love a dose of healthy and
homemade Italian food. Thai and Khazana restaurants specialises in Thai and Indian cuisine. Their signature dishes include butter chicken, palak paneer, biryani, som tam and tom yum – yummy five star dishes at three star prices!
LOCAL FOODS If you want to savour some locally inspired African cuisine, Nyama Mama Xpress provides a modern and eclectic twist to most of Kenya’s signature dishes while Taste of Africa serves up authentic and wholesome nyama choma (charcoal grilled meat), kachumbari, dry fried tilapia or kuku choma with ugali, chapati or mukimo. The ‘feastive’ food experience is enhanced by the variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines served from Zeytoon, Orchid, Sofra and Santorini. The outlets pair
their exquisite menus alongside decor with rich earth colours, charming lampshades, intricately curved furniture and beautiful tapestry which seem to tell a story as your mouth does a happy jig. If a sit-in, cosy and relaxed restaurant with a fresh approach to food is more your Pizza Hut’s pleasurable pizza over thing, Art Caffe, Jiko at the Tribe, CJ’s, Harvest, this ‘feastive’ season. Comfort is key, resolutions Karel T-Lounge and The Local Grill serve real come later! continental and international cuisine using local, The various food outlets at the Food Court, fresh ingredients and well cured meat cuts for Food Market, Courtyard and restaurants are their special brunches, varied lunches and dinners open every day and late into the night with live while paying special attention to the cosmopolimusic or a charming playlist, all of this and more tan nature of Village Market’s foodies. are available for every palate and preference. There is a certain comfort that comes from Trust us. Roco Mamas smash burgers, getting messy with some serious ribs, sipping on their impossible peanut butter or crème brûlée milkshakes, biting into that For reservations and more information delicious KFC chicken combo on the food outlets, A-Z on page or indulging in
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VM Foodie
IMPRESS YOUR GUESTS We know that entertaining during the festive season is top priority, so add flavour to your perfect roasts and salads from our selection of fresh fruit, vegetables, spices and deli from Anise Spices, Achaari, Zucchini, Carrefour Market, Village Supermarket, Casa Jamon and Prime Cuts Butchery. If you are one to enjoy bread, Bbrood lovingly serve original sourdough bread with multi grain, whole wheat, spelt or white oval options. The natural tasting Bbrood breads are handcrafted using traditional methods without additives or preservatives and baked in stone floor ovens. In need of fresh, ready to cook and ready to eat pasta? Get your fix from Pasta Republic serving tagliatelle, potato pecorino or mint ravioli. Where there is pasta, we do wine. Enoteca, Village Cellar and Chemi Chemi have a delectable selection of
wines, beers and spirits from all over the world to help you relax, celebrate and embrace the cheer. Pair up your wines with a wide array of light, mild or bold flavoured cheese from Brown’s Cheese. For your sweet treats and desserts, you will not go wrong with delights from Afta Eats, Alexander Chocolatier, Sweet Street, Tiramisu, The Chocolate Bar, Souk and artisanal coffee from Spring Valley Coffee. For the love of roasts, Nobri Homes and Hotpoint have a wide selection and state of art barbeque ovens and kitchen appliances to choose from. Impress your guests with elegant dinnerware, crockery and glasses from HiKitchen and Rosetti. Host like a pro and thank us later!
For reservations and more information on the food outlets, A-Z on page 30 & 31 provides a full list of contacts.
CHEF'S
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CHEF’S Pick CHRISTMAS SUGAR STAR COOKIES
METHOD:
INGREDIENTS:
1) Shift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl and set aside
3 and 3/4 cup plain flour
2) In a mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until soft and creamy. Add half the eggs and beat in. Now add remaining eggs and vanilla and beat until creamy and fluffy. Add the flour mixture and bring together into a dough with your hands 3) Flatten the dough into a round disc, wrap with cling film and chill in the fridge for 1.5 hours. Pre-heat the oven temperature to 180C and line baking trays with greaseproof paper. Roll out some of the dough into 1/4-inch thickness and using star shape cookie cutters (you can also use gingerbread man shape cookie cutter or Christmas tree shape). Cut out cookies, sprinkle with coloured sugar or you can leave them plain and place them on the baking tray. Repeat until all the dough is used
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1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/4 cup castor sugar 2 eggs, lightly beaten 2 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup butter, at room temperature FOR DECORATING: Red or green coloured decorating sugar or coloured icing up. Bake cookies for 9-10 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and cool cookies on wire racks till completely cold 4) If you didn't use coloured sugar, you can decorate them by using coloured icing once the cookies are cold.
WHITE CHOCOLATE CHRISTMAS BARK INGREDIENTS: 200g good quality white chocolate 150g dried cranberries 80g shelled pistachios, toasted and chopped METHOD: 1) Line a 9x12-inch baking sheet with foil paper, making sure you have a overlap of paper (for easy removal) 2) Break the chocolate into a heatproof glass bowl and place over a pan of simmering water. Stir the chocolate until it has melted and remove bowl from the heat. Immediately pour the melted chocolate over the foil paper lined tray and spread out 3) Sprinkle the cranberries over the melted chocolate, followed
by the chopped pistachios. The cranberries and pistachios will stick to the melted chocolate 4) Place the tray in the fridge for a few hours until set. Once set, snap the chocolate into pieces and place in a nice bowl for serving. You may make the bark a few days earlier and pack into an airtight container and keep in the fridge. NOTE: If you would like to make the bark for your children, you can use red and green sweets.
Health
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Metabolic BALANCE M
etabolic Balance® is a scientifically researched nutrition programme from Germany which has been clinically shown to reduce not only obesity but also regulate hormones, the digestive system, allergies and migraine headaches. It has been shown to improve sleep, reduce joint pain and achieve better sugar control. It reverses metabolic syndrome*. The Metabolic Balance® Programme is now being used by Dr. Khoda in a medically supervised programme to help with hypertension, diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, eczema control and premenstrual headaches, amongst many other life style related conditions. In many cases, Dr. Khoda has been able to stop certain medications and achieve the desired results. This nutrition programme is not a diet
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– it is based on individual metabolic rates and body composition and has proven results such as guaranteed weight loss that stays off. Each plan is unique and suited to a specific individual. The programme will show one exactly what they should be eating, to maintain the optimal metabolism, hormone and enzyme levels.
THE PROGRAMME Metabolic Balance® programme requires blood tests to be done on an empty stomach (fasting for 10-12 hours), where 33 different parameters are checked and used to create your individual nutrition plan. The programme has four phases which can take just three months to reach and can also be continued for up to two years. Dr. Khoda is currently the only doctor in East Africa who is a Metabolic Balance® coach, and is using this programme to improve lives.
DIET: Keep it balanced
* Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol or triglyceride levels — that occur together, increasing your risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. (MayoClinic) * Bookings can be made at the Village Medical Centre via 0728 900 800/ 0736 900 800. Timings are between 09:00 am to 4:00 pm from Monday to Friday and 09:00 am to 12:00 pm on Saturdays.
A-Z
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list of outlets
FASHION AND ACCESSORIES
Ella Anatomic
Nairobi Sports House
0710 659 837 michelle.johnsson@gmail.com
Erita Jewel
0722 793067 eritajewel@gmail.com
Oda Omo
100 Years
Accessorize With Style 0771 628 568 village@accessorize.co.ke
Adele Dejak
0705 999 213/0721 566 685 sales@adeledejak.com
Adidas
0714 201 142/0732 201 140 villagenbhd@nairobisportshouse.com
At Hanifa by Hanifa
0790 562 392 athanifabyhanifa@gmail.com
Bartons
0714 935 370 kinuthiam@gmail.com
Bata
0724 627 705 bata.village@bata.com
Bossini
0719 614 691 bossinivillage@deacons.co.ke
Bottego Zoro
0722 340 523 bottegozoro@gmail.com
Canali at Rodeo Drive 0721 256 777 mtm@italianmenswear.co.ke
City Walk
0731 006 192 villagemarket@citywalk.co.ke
Clarks
0768 792 022/ 0722 845 826 fathi.basheihk@alphados.com
Coco Chic 0737 885 954
Cocolili
0796 962 625 info@cocoliliafrica.com
Designing African Collective
0725 647 043/0792 944 045 retail@designingafricacollective.com
El Baul
0728 232 998 elbaulkenya@gmail.com
Elias Jewellers
0722 412 107 info@eliasjewellers.com
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Fabric Gallery
0720 390 123 info@fabricgallery.co.ke
Fiona Kay
0715 282 928 info@fionakaybrand.com
Foschini
0777 753 003/009 foschini.co.za
Ikwetta Handcrafted Kenya
0790 482 838 shop@ikwetta.com/varsheeni@ ikwetta.com
Invu
0739 657 157 sales@optisource.co.ke
JIT Gems
0722 964 506 nddf@wananchi.com
Orchid
Anise
Osteria
0796 433 041 contacts@alexandre.co.ke
VILLAGE MARKET 0700 915 000 contact@ella.co.ke
Alexandre Chocolatier
0738 205 315 village@nairobisportshouse.com 0714 235 863 enquiries@odaomo.com
One Way
0770 300 400 victor@one-way.cc
Patrick Mavros
0701 070 295 nairobi@patrickmavros.com
Pop-Up Shop 1 Rose Jewellery
0750 404595 rosejewkenya@gmail.com
Sandstorm
0704 164 755 salessupport@sandstormkenya.com
Sensations
0798 192 924 marketing@salute.co.ke/ emily@salute.co.ke
0713 093 663/0714 704 070 mary@anisespices.co.ke
Artcaffe
0712 143 839 village@artcaffe.co.ke
0701 319 140/0733 333 433 majidjerdi@yahoo.com 0728 680 035 osteriagigiri@yahoo.com
Pasta Republic 0730 886 000
BBrood
Pizza Hut
0799 871 819/0799 871 818 villagemarket@bbrood.com
0705 454 545 village@liberty-eagle.com
Brown's Food Co.
Pocha 254
Chemi Chemi Wines and Spirits Ltd
Pomodoro
0724 925 754 villagemarket@brownsfoodco.com
0728 579 004 info@chemichemi.co.ke / chemi@ chemichemi.co.ke/ chemichemivillage@gmail.com
CJ's
0796 000 090/0799 000 090 cjs.vm@cjs.co.ke
Crackerjack Cafe 0722 749 950
East
0700 248 780 rorovillagemarket@gmail.com
Enoteca
0723 650 909 nebiat@enoteca.agency
Han-Ji's Corner
0723 997 631 jianpinglei037@gmail.com
Harvest Restaurant 0730 886 000
0716 915 251/0711 893 141 pochaeastafrica@gmail.com 0715 277 522 pomodoroservice@gmail.com
Prime Cuts – Butchery 0708 555 444 butchery@primecuts.co.ke
Prime Cuts – Deli 0708 555 444
Rocomamas
0743 162 600 lafritopia@gmail.com
Santorini
0724 918 158 santorinigreekdeli@gmail.com
Sina Shaka Tap Room 0723 208 452 momurigi@gmail.com
Sofra
0790 579 997 darlyn@mbaya.co.ke
Joo & Co
SK Collection
Jiko – Tribe Hotel
Souk
Kazuri Beads
Sterns
Karel T-Lounge
Spring Valley Coffee
Kikoy
Trevor Collection
0707 861 728 info@jooandco.co.ke 020 7120 847 info@kazuri.co.ke 0710 320 528 tess@kikoy.com
KSHMR by Kuoni
0734 699 469 elena@kashmrbykuoni.com
Maasai Treads
0719 888 887 nimmi@maasaitreads.com
Made in Africa
0796 211 922 madeinafrica2003@gmail.com
Markham 0777 153 005 0207 120 122
0728 206 134 skcollectionshop@gmail.com 0777 715 300 0777 153 008 0746 619 232/0720 202 259 rosegathoni@yahoo.com
Vivo Activewear
0746 619 337 annemuthoni@vivoactivewear.com
Woolworths
0719 615 136 storeadministratorvillagemarket2 @woolworths.co.za
Zinj Design
0799 202 020 onlinesales@zinjdesign.com
Mille Collines
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS
Mocca
Activation Kitchen
Moksh
0705 740 461 team@aftaeats.com
0714 301 439 mille.collines.ruanda@gmail.com 020 7120 090 0786 485 688
Afta Eats
0732 186 000 jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com 0746 619 463 info@karel.co.ke
Keventers
0726 254 254 info@keventers.co.ke
KFC
0702 960 834 kfcvillage@kfk.co.ke
0791 696 715/0799 999 099 assso@souk-kenya.co.ke 0708 709 709 coffee@springvalleycoffee.com
Sweet Street
0702 899 899/0782 899 899 info@sweetstreet.co.ke
Taco
0724 924 974
Khazana Restaurant
Taste of Africa
Maru Bhajias
Tastigo
0727 329 937 sonalbobby@yahoo.com 0719 343 344
0729 501 650 jessegns2@yahoo.com
Mi Lola Tapas Winebar
0745 719 988 info@pizzacorner.co.ke
Mugg & Bean
0712 848 770 sonalbobby@yahoo.com
0793 894 411 milolaafrica@gmail.com
0732 010 203 info@muggandbeanvm.com
Nyama Mama
0703 567 567 village@nyamamama.com
Off the Rocks 0724 924 974
Thai Village
The Chocolate Bar
0792 941 826 info@absolutechocolate.co.ke
The Local Grill
0722 576 301/0746 860 650 reservations@thelocalgrill.co.ke
A-Z of VILLAGE MARKET Tiramisu
0702 993 254 info@tiramisubakery.co.ke
Village Cellar
0729 221 100 vm@village-supermarket.com
Zeytoon
0733 940 522/0733 333 433
Zucchini Ice-cream and Juice Bar 0724 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION CENTRE (FERC) Bowling
020 7122 477/476
O-Zone Trampoline Park 020 7123 141
Under The Sea
fun@villagemarket-kenya.com
M.A.C
0704 036 072 mac.vm@lintonsbeauty.com
Madora
0741 896 314 villagemarket@madora.co.ke
M.P. Shah Hospital
Village Medical Centre 020 4291 000/0728 900 800/ 0736 900 800 vmcc@mpshahhosp.org
Optica Limited 0742 969 508 village@optica.co.ke
Refinery
0741 151 000 info@refinerygrooming.com
Salon Malibu
0733 835 081/0722 154 903/ 020 7122 460/020 7124 025 villagedental2015@gmail.com
Yves Rocher
HEALTH AND BEAUTY
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Belladona Pharmacy
0715 945 228/0738 996 104 pharmacy@belladonnahealthcare.com
Blossom Aesthetics Ltd 0715 176 077 info@blossom-aesthetics.com
Dream Nails
0728 610 475 dreamnails@swiftkenya.com
Elixir Health
0735 174 687 elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com
Goodlife Pharmacy
0798 190 601 villagemarket@goodlife.africa.com
Grassroots 020 7122 084
Haute Perfumerie
0705 226 624 delornemalia@gmail.com
Healthy U
0707 367 666 villagemarket@healthy-u2000.com
Jaff's Optical
0733 707 362/0720 416 242 jaffsvillage@gmail.com
Lintons Beauty World 0716 825 042 village@lintonsbeauty.com
ESSENTIALS AND OTHER SERVICES
Miniso
0721 372 967
Village Supermarket
0729 221 100 vm@village-supermarket.com
AA Kenya
0709 333 002 aavillage@aakenya.co.ke
Airtel Store
All Times News Stand
Village Dental Clinic
Barclays Prestige Centre 0723 786 629 florence.kithinji@barclays.com
NCBA Bank
0711 056 444 danson.githae@cbagroup.com
NCBA Bank
0711 041 870 okulj@nicgroup.com
0721 888 222/0717 866 009
Between The Lines
0708 098 188 yasmin@westlandssundries.com
Blue Lily Flower Shop 0722 320 771 nanitecle@yahoo.com
Bobby Pall Photography
0721 462 302 bobbypallphotography@gmail.com
Carrefour Market Chapa Copy
0700 866 089 villagemarket@chapacopy.com
Credible Sounds
0741 411 963 credible@ crediblesoundsvillagemarket.com
Densey Travel
NCBA ATM
info@denseytravel.com 0721 332 113
Co-op Bank ATM
DHL
Diamond Trust Bank 0711 300 003 kwanjohi@dtbafrica.com jmandela@dtbafrica.com
Equity Bank
0763 068 162 samuel.muiga@equitybank.co.ke
Equity Bank ATM FAPCL KCB Bank
020 7122 003 retail-vmarket@kcb.co.ke
KCB Bank ATM Mpesa Shop SBM Bank ATM
0711 017 133 gladys.mwangi@dhl.com
Greenit Decors
0796 035 000 info@greenitdecors.co.ke7
0711 623 336 mishelleonyango2017@gmail.com
Mobile Klinik Centre 0725 574 703 mobileklinikltd@gmail.com
Nikon
0727 788 766 sales@isl.co.ke
Phoenix Safaris
0733 974 754 tours@phoenix-safaris.de
Post Office
0735 764 673 pmrvillagemarket@posta
Power Innovations Ltd
0725 643 143/0736 110 786 salesvillage@powerinnovationsltd.com
Rossetti
0721 429738 waweru@casabella.co.ke
Safaricom Service Centre 0722 002 374 villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke
Safe Box
0723 500 500 info@safebox.co.ke
Samsung
0722 784 418 rose@tricom.co.ke
Shifaz Veterinary Clinic
0725 711 896/0722 511 761 dr.zulfikar_moshinali@yahoo.com
Techmart
0713 908 411 info@wyntonmusic.com
Zucchini Greengrocers 0726 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke
Zuku
0711 533 816 / 0727 717 043 grace@dualpix.co.ke/kate@dualpix. co.ke
ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFTS
Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass 0722 523 284 villagemarket@kitengela.com
Artz Gallery
0733 423 640 artzzs52@gmail.com
Blue Rhino
0723 559 454 info@bluerhinoafrica.com
Kalabash
0724 372 111 kalabash@gmail.com
Rupa's Gift Centre
0731 737 756 villagemarket@rupasgiftcentre.co.ke
Toy World
0770 057 382/0782 376 161 toyshouse@africaonline.co.ke
FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS Afrika Handmade
0717 488 565 hello@afrikahandmade.com
Aryana Carpet
0707 652 545 amir-p-hashemi@yahoo.com
Handcraft Centre 0722 937 327
0721 632 060 kiprono.woods@gmail.com
Hi-Kitchen
Technology House
Kashmir Arts
0710 888 888 shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke
info@hikitchen.co.ke 0732 402 647 kashmirarts@yahoo.com
Telkom Kenya
Nobri
Ignite Gym
Text Book Centre
Past and Present
JIT Group Offices
Tintoria Dry Cleaners
Persian Bazaar Pinkopallino Gallery
020 369 9800 vmretail@hotpoint.co.ke 0743 618 729 info.ke@ignitefitness.com 020 7125 680
KAPS
0756 072 588
SBM Bank
Stanbic ATM
Kingsway Tyres Limited
Standard Chartered Bank ATM
0702 600 442 info@macinstore.com
Wynton House of Music
Hotpoint
Kenya Valuers Estate Agent
0703 074 590 village market@sbmbank.co.ke
0708 690 598 galicelorenzo@gmail.com
MAC Instore
Salon Natalie 0717 543 416
Lorenzo Professional Dry Cleaners
VFS International (K) Ltd
0733 624 552/0725 504 190
VR Gaming
0700 514 245 beautyshackkenya@gmail.com
0718 040 847 sunnyforexbureau@gmail.com sunnyforexbureau@yahoo.com
0786 696 969 carolyne.mbatha1@ke.airtel.com
0702 343 434 info@yrkenya.com
Beauty Point
Sunny Forex Bureau
0722 206 536/517 www.kv.kenyavaluers.com
0733 699 514 village@kingswaytyres.com ahmed.siddik@kingswaytyres.com
020 4952 916 vmwambaire@telkom.co.ke 0743 795 301 janekimaru@tbc.co.ke
0729 329 404 operationsmanager@tintoria.co.ke
Versatile Photographers
0722 619 535 village@versatilephotographers.com
Village Photoshop
0705 813 913 info@villagephotoshop.co.ke
Village Service Centre 0723 639 798 owinojoshua@yahoo.com odhimos254@gmail.com
0702 630 650 info@nobrihome.com
0733 608 330 alfonsopiedade@gmail.com
0722 733 658 pinkopallino.kenya@gmail.com
Pop-Up Shop 2
Rupa's Gift Centre Ltd info@rupasgiftcentre.co.ke
Rus Interiors
0706 701 858 mail@dharamshi.com
Slumberland
0740 944 377 villagemarket@slumberland.co.ke
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Bonus CARD
FREQUENTLY ASKED questions ON BONUS CARD Q: What is Bonus Card? Bonus Card is the loyalty programme designed to reward shoppers with gifts, discount vouchers and exclusive access to events.
Q: How does it work? For every KES 500 spent at Village Market, shoppers accrue nine points to their Bonus Card account. After signing up to the programme, members can present their receipts at any Bonus Card desk at Village Market, to have their accounts updated.
Q: How do I get to know my account balance? Every time your points are updated, our representative will issue you with a printed receipt detailing the points earned and the total points accrued. To redeem your points, you can visit the Bonus Card desk with your card in hand. To redeem KES 1000, you need to have accumulated 2,446 points. The least amount one can redeem is KES 500.
Q: How do I sign up? Visit any of our two Bonus Card desks within the mall with a copy of your ID, fill in the Bonus Card registration form and you get to acquire a membership card instantly.
Q: Anything else I should know? Bonus Card accepts receipts up to three months old from the date they are presented. So make a point of visiting us as often as possible, preferably on the same day or week you get your shopping done.