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aputiei Safariland Hotel is a highly regarded hotel located in Kitengela, along Namanga road, 45km South of Nairobi. It is easy to reach by road and is only a 15 minute drive from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and 30 minutes from the City Centre. Situated on the Athi Kapiti Plains and South of Nairobi National Park, Kaputiei Safariland Hotel presents a spectacular view of the famous Ngong Hills and offers a peaceful and calm atmosphere away from the City. Conference Facilities Its the ultimate hotel to conduct corporate meetings and retreats, sales presentations, workshops, seminars, private meetings, receptions and cocktail parties with a capacity of up to 500 guests. Hosting of events is a delicate activity requiring attention to detail in every aspect. Our experienced staff will provide a level of service that allows you to be the ultimate host of your events, going a long way towards assuring the success of all your events. Accomodation Our executive suites are beautifully furnished, fitted with televisions and are continually refreshed with required amenities to provide guests with full privacy, convenience and additional comfort in the immaculate, cozy and well sized elegant rooms. Restaurant and Bar The hotel offers a superb cuisine from a variety of a la Carte to African buffet menus. The bar offers a full range of beers, spirits, wines and champagnes, cocktails and fresh juices from a well filled bar. You will enjoy watching your favorite DSTV Channel as well as listen to a wide collection of music of your choice. Entertainment Come and enjoy fun activities like swimming during the weekends with friends and family with performances from quality local bands and musicians as you enjoy the serene environment Kitchen Enjoy locally produced Kenyan ingredients with Asian touch at the Kaputiei Safaril¬and Hotel. Open for breakfast, Lunch, and dinner.The kitchen boasts a menu selection to suit all tastes. Enjoy dishes like Tikka or Fillet made from fresh water Tilapia fish plus other saliva inducing delicacies. Kaputiei Safariland Hotel’s ‘Cares for You’ is more than our hotel’s slogan; it is our philosophy and commitment to every guest.
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Message from Kilulu Uniforms
ilulu uniform became of age last year December 2013 when they celebrate the 10th Anniversary giving GOD ALL THE GLORY! For this far He has brought us and we call Him JEHOVAH EBENEZAR. The journey has been amazing and fulfilling as we have seen our children and grandchildren being well attired and looking as NEAT as any child residing in big cities of Nairobi, Mombasa or Kisumu. We appreciate the support of all our customers and we say we value you indeed! Without you we would not be where we are today. Many thanks to parents, schools, colleges, the small and medium sized enterprises, the cooperatives and anyone who so ever has had any association with us. WE SALUTE YOU ALL! The journey began very humbly when Kitengela had few people who we could easily identify and the cars were countable. Herds of cattle and goats that dominated the Kitengela –Namanga road. Now the scenario has changed to the extend that we have traffic jams on our main road..! Just like any other urban centre. The growth in population has brought an interesting mix of people and Kitengela has become the melting pot for all sorts of people – It’s now a cosmopolitan town.
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Thanks be to our God who placed us here at the right time. Indeed Glory and Honor belongs to Him.
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Kilulu has seen the changes and we are proud to be part of the story of Kitengela who could imagine the Kitengela of today in 2014 when fares were Kshs. 30/= versus today’s of Kshs. 100/= to the Capital City- Nairobi?
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Maasai Market opens in Kitengela
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market that will help local Maasai women sell their ornaments to tourists and locals has been opened at Kitengela every Friday in Sandalwood Hotel grounds in Kitengela Town that will see women sell ornaments, craft works traditional clothes, traditional songs that have been attractive to locals and foreigners who visit the town and such market will be opened throughout the counties strategic towns like Loitoktok & Namanga. While officially opening the market, to be known as Maasai market, on Saturday in Kajiado, County deputy governor, Paul Ntiati, urged the Maasai women to take advantage of the market and form groups to benefit from the funds given by the government, banks and Microfinance institutions to grow their businesses. “This is a great opportunity to all Maasai women to grow their ornament businesses for local consumption and export market; I would like to urge all to take advantage to form groups that will encourage much more investments,” said Mr Ntiati. The Kajiado county deputy governor who was flanked by Kajiado East legislator Peris Tobiko and Kajiado County Trade Minister Florence Mutua said that the county government will seek partnership with the National Government through the ministry of trade to build such markets across the county in tourist attraction sites. “The Maasai market will open every Friday at Kitengela Town – Sandalwood and more of such markets will be open within the county and beyond in areas such as Namanga and Loitokitok ” The Kajiado county trade minister, Florence Mutua, said that the initiative that was being supported by Enai Africa is a boon to all the women working hard in craft industry. “We really laud Enai Africa for such initiative we believe that by being innovative and coming up with unique products women will earn and participate in building of the economy,” said Florence Mutua. Enkai Africa a local NGO will play a role in opening the markets for the products abroad. “We have already identified partners abroad who will market local products in United Kingdom, USA, Norway and Canada,” said CEO Enai Africa, Lanoi Parmuat. Courtesy of: Enai Africa
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he New Kitengela Conference Center and Resort Park, has differentiated itself as a unique conference and vacation destination and has given a new meaning to conferencing, relaxation and leisure. This modern African Lodge and recreation facility gives visitors that “Wow” experience and many have termed it a haven of peace and quiet… The Resort offers a touch of simple country–open-air-feeling and comes complete with a combination of simple relaxation and hospitality which meet highest expectations at best value at pocket friendly prices. The combination of beautiful gardens and recreation facilities with outstanding individualized service offers a relaxing, refreshing and peaceful environment for guests and families only a short distance from capital city Nairobi.
Your entertainment destiny this season Contact us: Add: P.O. Box 51833-00200, Nairobi Web: www.kitengelaconference.com Tel: +254.704 264 626 Email: info@kitengelaconference.com ISSUE 3, 2014 . INTER COUNTY MAGAZINE
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