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June 2016
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Flower Show & Fair: Westside Mall, June 17th, 9am, Ksh100. It is with great pleasure that we present the Kenya Horticultural Society Nakuru Flower Show 2016. Stories of Courage: June Edition: Michael Joseph Centre, June 11th, 10am, Ksh1000, couragestories.org. Stories of Courage features ordinary people who continue to live courageous lives, and are therefore living their legacy.
Tigoni Tea and Cheese Cycle - Round 2: Brown’s Cheese Farm, June 11th, 8am, Ksh4500, 0717681649, 0738681649. From crisscrossing the Tigoni tea farm trails to sampling cheese at the Brown’s Cheese Farm, you are in for a true treat! Bizarre Bazaar Summer Craft Festival: Karura Forest, June 25th-26th, 9am, 0701 395 902. An open air event held in the beautiful Karura Forest featuring contemporary and traditional craft, art and services from some of the best African and International craftpreneurs and importers.
Hilton Tower Charity Race 2016: Hilton Hotel, June 3rd, 12pm, Ksh 2500, 020 2790000, joyce.mathu@hilton.com. Participate in this dynamic, one of a kind fun filled charity race this June. Scale up 300 fleet of stairs and discover the iconic Hilton Nairobi tower like you never have before.
Nairobi Burger Festival 2016: Multiple Venues, until June 5th, 9am - 12am, 0711 222222, info@eatout.co.ke. Now how about 2 burgers and 2 beers for the price of 1. Yup you guessed it, get ready for the first ever Nairobi Burger Festival.
Cycling for Daraja Girls Education: Daraja Academy, June 4th, Ksh 2,000, 7am, http:// www.daraja-academy.org/. The cycling event is meant to raise awareness as well as funds in support of the school which will be be held on 4th June 2016.
The Cake Festival: Kenya Wildlife Service Headquarter, June 11th, 10am,from Ksh 800. Come meet Kenya’s finest, new and reliable bakers offering over 200 varieties of cake to sample & buy at discounted prices.
International Day of Yoga 2016: University of Nairobi, June 19th, 8am, free, 0733 212108, 0736 875921, info@yogakenya.org. Let’s be part of 190 countries observing the United Nation’s second international day of yoga. Celebrated, practice, learn and promote yoga for health and humanity.
Garden Course: Kenya Horticultural Society, May 25th - June 29th, 10am, Ksh2000, 0721 549720. Six lectures, all highly informative and interesting, given by knowledgeable experts in their fields.
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X-Treme Expo 2016: Karura Forest, June 18th, 9am, Ksh300, 0728 406937, info@ extremeoutdoorsafrica.com. Extreme Outdoors Africa in partnership with XOA, would like to invite you to take part in this third edition of the X-treme Expo.
Festivals/ Craft Fairs
Pots & Identities: The Language of Clay: Nairobi National Museum, until June 30th, Normal Museum rates apply, 10am - 12am, 020 3742131. This exhibition is the archaeologist version of the Kenyan history and the contemporary practices of potters/ artists through the language of clay.
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Yoga, Meditation & Fitness International Day of Yoga 2016: University of Nairobi, June 19th, 8am, free, 0733 212108, 0736 875921, info@yogakenya. org. Let’s be part of 190 countries observing the United Nation’s second international day of yoga. Celebrated, practice, learn and promote yoga for health and humanity. International Yoga Day Celebration: Michael Joseph Centre, June 20th- 21st, 9am, 500 Ksh (donation) each day, wannyangerer@ hotmail.com. Celebrate International Yoga Day with Joanne BallBurgess and Madhvi Dalal. Synergy Yoga: Acacia Studios, Every Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, 7am, RSVP required, 0735 111141. Don’t miss out and make sure to make it in for one of Amanda’s classes - we know you’ll love it and be back for more! Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: Racing Sport Gym, Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9am, Ksh500, 0705 949171. Our classes focus on building flexibility, strength and balance, while experiencing the other benefits of Yoga like weight loss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. International Day of Yoga 2016: University of Nairobi, June 19th, 8am, free, 0733 212108, 0736 875921, info@yogakenya. org. Let’s be part of 190 countries observing the United Nation’s second international day of yoga. Celebrated, practice, learn and promote yoga for health and humanity. International Yoga Day Celebration: Michael Joseph Centre, June 20th- 21st, 9am, 500 Ksh (donation) each day, wannyangerer@ hotmail.com. Celebrate International Yoga Day with Joanne BallBurgess and Madhvi Dalal. Synergy Yoga: Acacia Studios, Every Monday, Wednesday, Sunday, 7am, RSVP required, 0735 111141. Don’t miss out and make sure to make it in for one of Amanda’s classes - we know you’ll love it and be back for more! Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: Racing Sport Gym, Every Wednesday and Saturday, 9am, Ksh500, 0705 949171. Our classes focus on building flexibility, strength and balance, while
experiencing the other benefits of Yoga like weight loss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: Shani Active Gym & Studios, ABC Place, Every Saturday, 4pm - 5pm, Ksh500, 0705 949171, yogafitnesswithadam@gmail.com. Our classes focus on building flexibility, strength and balance, while experiencing the other benefits of Yoga like weightloss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. Yoga Dance: The Weekend Bend: The Clarion Hotel, Every Saturday, 1pm - 2pm, Ksh600, 0705 949171, yogafitnesswithadam@gmail.com. Our classes focus on building flexibility, strength and balance, while experiencing the other benefits of Yoga like weight loss, body toning, improved circulation, balanced metabolism, and overall health. Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekday Yoga: Event Haven Ltd, Weekdays, 9am - 10am, Ksh 700, 0792 649994, ngethe@event-haven.com. Be alive. Be strong. Be relaxed. Hatha Yoga Classes- Weekend Yoga: Event Haven Ltd, Weekends, 3pm - 4pm, Ksh 700, 0792 649994, ngethe@event-haven.com. Be alive. Be strong. Be relaxed. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp: Wellness Solutions, every Saturday, 9am - 12am, Ksh1000, 0713 462963. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp at Sigiria Fitness Experience this and every Saturday. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp: Wellness Solutions, every Saturday, 9am - 12am, Ksh1000, 0713 462963. Tyre & Sledgehammer Bootcamp at Sigiria Fitness Experience this and every Saturday. Boot Camp Training: The Grassy Knoll Bar & Restaurant, Saturdays, 9am - 11am, Ksh700, 0722 860975. Boot camp Saturday is an outdoor workout program for everyone who doesn’t enjoy working out in a gym set up. Acro Yoga Workshop: Acacia Studios, monthly, 12pm - 2pm, Ksh 1,600, 0721 111141, 0735 111141, info@acacia-studios.com. On the first Sunday of every month, we will hold an Acro Yoga Workshop. Power Yoga and Fitness Boot Camps: Event Haven Ltd, Weekly, 5pm - 6pm, Ksh 500, 0723 650803, ngethe@event-haven.com. Weekly sessions in Karen for all who are interested.
Yoga Wednesdays: Creatives Garage, Wednesdays, 6pm - 7pm, Ksh 500, 0708 752575, awesome@creativesgarage.org, https:// creativesgarage.wordpress.com/. Your body and mind complex can be totally tensed, but after doing yoga, something magical happens.
Fashion & Beauty Miss India Worldwide Kenya 2016: Talent Night at The Concord Hotel, June 2nd & Grand Finale at Simba Union, June 4th, 6pm, talent show: Ksh 5,000; gala night - gold: Ksh 5,000; platinum: Ksh 10,000, 0736 953693, 0718 472622. Eventique presents Miss India Worldwide Kenya 2016. The crowned winner will receive a trip to represent Kenya in the Miss India Worldwide Silver Jubilee Global Pageant, New York. Fashion Bloggers Runway Show: Michael Joseph Centre, June 25th, 5pm, Ksh1500, 0729 045006, bloggersevent@gmail.com. Are you a fashion lover who would like to interact with our best local fashion bloggers? Michael Joseph centre is the place to be! Save the date. Let us have fun through fashion.
Theatre & Stage
Storm in the City: Alliance Française, Nairobi, June 2nd, Ksh 700, 6pm, 0726 524124, 0728 1301334. This up-roaring comedy will leave you in stitches from beginning to the end. Because You Said So!: Simba Saloon, June 4th, 7pm, Ksh1300, info@becauseyousaidso.com. East Africa’s premiere professional improv comedy show continues its assault on your ribs this June. The Double Bind: PAWA254, June 4th, 4pm, Ksh500, 0717 854064. If I died today will you be satisfied with the last conversation we had a question we should all ask ourselves... Poetry Slam Africa: Alliance Française, Nairobi, June 12th, 2pm, Ksh300, 0720 785173. The second of a 3 part series of poetry slams culminating in a Grand Finale at the end of the year. Kenya Kona Thursday Night Showdown: Jockey Pub, Hilton Hotel, Thursdays, 6pm, Ksh 500, 020 2055954. Kenya Kona has lined up a riveting experience for your mind and ribs.
Nightlife The Juniper Kitchen Pajama Party: The Juniper Kitchen, June 10th, free, 8pm, 0787 540599. DeeJay Kace and The Juniper Kitchen present the official Juniper Kitchen Pajama Party. Dress Code: Pajama (50 Ksh fine for those without Pajamas). Band Nite Saturdays: K1 Klub House, every Saturday, 8pm, info@ klubhouse.co.ke. Live from K1 Klubhouse band nite Saturdays the Gogosimo band live. Afterparty by K1 mixxmasterz. Pure 70s: Gipsy Bar, every Wednesday, 8pm, 0733 730529. Dj Terry puts needle to vinylas he digs deep into his rare collection to produce a true 70s experience Dj ALpha Saturdays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Sartuday, 8pm, 0731 006068. Join us every Saturday with Dj Alpha at the Brew Bistro Nging Road. What Women Want Wednesday #WWW: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Wednesday, 8pm - 12am, Ksh1000. Make your own Mojitos every Wednesday and enjoy them on Happy Hour all Night. 3-4-2: Level 8-Ciroc Bar, daily, 4pm - 7pm, 0722 292700. Best Western invites you to a happy hour like no other. Buy 2 and get 1 drink for free. 7 days a week. Brew Countdown Happy Hour: Brew Bistro and Lounge, March 1st - May 31st, 6pm - 7pm, 0719 648138, 0131 006068, 077 1152350. Brew Countdown Happy Hour. Check out our offers.
Karaoke Tuesdays: Sky World Lounge, Tuesdays, 7pm, 0722 256088, free. It happens every Tuesday, come enjoy the sing along.
Rock Night Edition: Bella Vista, Wednesdays, 10pm, djmaxxjones@hotmail.com. Maxx Jones presents rock night edition on each and every Wednesday.
Ladies Night Out: Best Western Premier Nairobi, Wednesdays, 0732 292700, 0722 292700, free. Take your lady out every Wednesday and buy 2 get 1 free on selected beverages.
Rock & Rum: Aqua Blu Club & Lounge Bar, Wednesdays, 5pm, 0729 888833, 0789 888833. We have DjBabs&Dj Shock on the decks playing your favourite rock jams and our mixologist hooking you up with mind blowing rum cocktails.
Maisha African Nite: Club Asylum, Wednesdays, 6pm, 0722 815546. Every Wednesday Featuring Radio Maisha Deejays. The Pink Affair Wednesday: SKY Lounge Mombasa, Wednesdays, 6pm, 0717 748029. The Pink Affair Wednesday music by Dj Tally, Dj Benz, VjShiroh. Reggae Wednesday: Nax Vegas Lounge, Wednesdays, 7pm. Laid back Tuesday ushers in your week with the smoothest of jams and RnB. ##Wednesday is reggae night.
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Bugika Saturdays: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 9pm, 0724 852314. Bugika entertainment presents Bugika Saturdays. Music by DjRillance every Saturday. KARAOKE TUESDAYS
Party Night Saturday: Persia Resto Pub-Sheesha Lounge, Saturdays, 7pm, 0787 788888. Party with Bugika Entertainment this Saturday may 30th at Persia Lounge, TRM from 9pm till late. On the decks will be DjRillance. Get ready to boogie all night long. Saturday Nights Live: Sheba Lounge (City Mall), Saturdays, 4pm, shebaloungemombasa@gmail.com. Every Saturday join us for the Saturday Nights Live with the hottest in house deejays in Mombasa VjMaps and DjMess at Sheba Lounge Mombasa. Karaoke Mondays: Tribeka, Mondays, 7pm, free, 0724 294683. Come sing your lungs out in a nice environment this and every Monday.
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Rhumba Night: Club Fahrenheit, Wednesdays, 6pm, 0722 487242, 0704 711117. Rhumba Night best of Rhumba hosted by DokotoloLawi. Reggae Nite Thursdays: K1 Klub House, Thursdays, 5pm, 0717 969500, 0725 006196, 020 3751310, 020 3742149. One Love Thursdays hosted by the Dohty Family.
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Nairobi Burger Festival 2016: Multiple Venues, until June 5th, 9am - 12am, 0711 222222, info@eatout. co.ke. Now how about 2 burgers and 2 beers for the price of 1. Yup you guessed it, get ready for the first ever Nairobi Burger Festival.
An Evening of Afro Jazz Gentlemen’s Edition: Alliance Française, Nairobi, June 3rd, 7pm, Ksh1000, 0728 642411. On stage we’ll have Third Hand Music who is arguably one of the fastest growing bands in Kenya right now. They’ve recently released a beautiful song called In The Air.
The Cake Festival: Kenya Wildlife Service Headquarter, June 11th, 10am,from Ksh 800. Come meet Kenya’s finest, new and reliable bakers offering over 200 varieties of cake to sample & buy at discounted prices.
KASHA: Michael Joseph Centre, June 4th, 6pm, Ksh 400, 0723 003605. Serro and Kalahi’s first major concert in celebration of Life and Love.
CakeArt June 2016 - The Throwback: Nairobi Arboretum, June 18th, 11am, Ksh800, 0704 496715, 0718 024867. This edition will be a trip down memory lane as we time travel back to the 90s.
Thursday Nite Featuring Leo Mkanyia: Choices Pub and Restaurant, June 9th, 8pm, free, 020 3000398. Leo Mkanyia is a singer, guitarist, percussionist, harmonica player, song writer, composer, arranger, guitar tutor.
Roaring Ribs: The Carnivore Restaurant, every Tuesday, 6pm 12am. Roaring Ribs at Carnivore Simba Saloon
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Orchestre Les Mangelepa: Choices Pub and Restaurant, June 16th, 8pm, free, 020 3000398. We are proud to host the debut performance by legendary Congolese band Orchestre Les Mangelepa on our stage prior to their 2016 European tour dates.
Organic Farmers Market: Sunny Daze Furniture, Every Sunday, 10am - 3pm, 0712 879803, free, ofmnairobi@gmail.com. Indoor and outdoor Sunny Daze furniture brings organic farmers market each and every Sunday
Chronixx Africa Soul Circle Tour: Kenyatta International Conference Centre, June 18th, 6pm, regular: Ksh 1000; VIP: Ksh 3,000; double trouble (2 regular tickets): Ksh 1800; topshottaz: (2 VIP tickets): Ksh 4500, http://www.goodtimesafrica.com/. GoodTimes Africa is bringing Jamaican reggae super-star Chronixx to Kenya for a one-night show of epic proportions.
Rose All Day Sunday: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Every Sunday, 11am - 12am, 0734 999478. Any item from the brunch menu with bottomless mimosas 11am-4pm. Calling All Meat Eaters: The Carnivore Restaurant, daily, 12pm, 0733 611608, 0722 204647, reservations.carnivore@tamarind. co.ke. Enjoy Carnivore’s legendary Nyama Choma “Beast of a Feast” and get either a dawa, house wine or fruit mocktail on the house every day. Steak Friday: Sarova Panafric Hotel, Fridays, 12pm, 0709 111000, panafric@sarovahotels.com. Whether you like it well done, medium rare or devilishly rare...come enjoy the best steaks in town with the finest wine selection every Friday at the Flame Tree Restaurant. All You Can Eat Choma Fest: Tamarind Dhow, Every Friday, 12pm, Ksh2950, 0722 205160. All You Can Eat Choma Fest at the Tamarind Dhow. Click through to view the menu. Sunday Dive and Dine:SarovaWhitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Sundays, 7am, Ksh1250, 0719 022000, donald.shipenzi@ sarovahotels.com. Enjoy authentic Swahili breakfast and BBQ lunch every Sunday at Pavilions Restaurant. Bend & Brunch: Tribe Hotel, Sundays, Yoga: 10:30 to 11:30am Ksh 1500 just Yoga. Brunch: 11:30 to 15:30pm - Ksh 4500 Yoga and Brunch, 020 7200601, marketing@tribehotel-kenya.com. Join us for Bend & Brunch every Sunday at Tribe. Tribe’s Famous Brunch: Tribe Hotel, Sundays, 11am - 3pm, Ksh2,000, 020 7200601, jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com. Tribe’s Famous Brunch Just Got Even Sweeter! Bring Your Own Wine Tuesdays: Brew Bistro and Lounge, Tuesdays, 5pm, Ksh1000, 0731 006068, 0719 648138. Introducing “Bring Your Own Wine” Tuesdays a partnership between Brew Bistro and Lounge and The Wine Shop. Burger Wednesday: The Carnivore Restaurant, Wednesdays, 12pm, Ksh990, 0722 104647/8, 0733 611608, 0751 605933/4, reservations.carnivore@tamarind.co.ke. All you can eat burgers for lunch and dinner every Wednesday at the Carnivore.
Photography African Nomad Photography Exhibition: Tribal Gallery, until June 6th, 10am - 6pm, 0713 825250, louise.paterson@tribalgallery.com. Tribal Gallery presents Mariantonietta Peru fine art photography exhibition. Photographers Against Cancer Photo Exhibition: The Village Market, until June 6th, 10am - 6pm, 020 7122488. Come support the Tin Roof Foundation and Africa Cancer Foundation in their fundraising efforts.
Thursday Nite Live Featuring Kenge Kenge Orutu System: Choices Pub and Restaurant, June 23rd, 8pm, 020 3000398. This is a Kenyan band that was formed 1996 and it symbolizes all that is great about African traditional music. Thursday Nite Live Samondieki: Choices Pub and Restaurant, June 30th, 8pm, free, 020 3000398. A multitalented songwriter, author, singer and guitar player... Jazzy Tuesday: Kiza Restaurant and Lounge, every Tuesday, 5pm - 7pm, free, info@kizalounge.com. It’s about to be a great night at KIZA, courtesy of one Edward Parseen and The Different Faces Band. Live Band Music: The Ark: Garden City Mall, Wednesday, free, 6pm, 0722815508, thearkmusicband@gmail.com. Enjoy the unique ambiance, listening to some good music as you look out over the central park.
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Latin Madness Night: Caramel Restaurant & Lounge, June 4th, 8pm, advance: Ksh 1000, gate: Ksh 1500, 0723325680. Come and dance with Nairobi’s finest salsa, bachata and kizomba dancers at the monthly Afro Latin dance party every first Saturday of every month. Afrobeat & Dancehall Group Classes: Dance Kenya Studios, every Wednesday, 7pm - 8pm, Ksh1000 per class, 0723 325680, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. Where dancehall meets Afro Beat. Be part of the fun as you keep fit and dance your stress away with Kenya’s finest dancehall and Afro beat instructor, Chiluba. Afro-Dance Workshops: Kenya Cultural Centre, every Thursdays, 6pm - 7pm, Ksh 1,000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. Come learn African and Afro-diasporic movement and rhythms. Salsa Group Classes: West Wood Hotel, every Tuesday, 8pm - 9pm, Ksh6000, 0723325680, thedancefactoryke@gmail.com. Beginning on Tuesday, 8 th of March at West Wood Hotel, Eldama ravine road Westlands. African Dance Classes: YWCA Hostels, every Wednesday, 6pm - 7pm, Ksh1000, afrodancekenya@gmail.com. African Dance Classes: Come learn movement & rhythms from Ghana, Brazil, Haiti and more!
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Zumba with Magic Mike:The Oshwal Sports Complex, every Wednesday & Friday, 10am, Ksh600, 0732 339858, 0721 339858, magicmikesalsa@gmail.com. Join Magic Mike for the most exhilarating workout of your life! Capoeira Angola Classes: Y.M.C.A Kenya - Central Branch, every Monday & Wednesday, 7pm - 9pm, Ksh500, 0710 551721, salimrollins@gmail.com. A martial art, dance and a cultural weapon. It’s a beautiful game played to the rhythm of percussion instruments and call response songs and a philosophy.
Coures / Lectures/ Workshops
The Outstanding Receptionist: Laico Regency Hotel, June 24th, 10am, Ksh22500, 0711 228888. Learn how to polish your image, perfect your telephone skills, and increase your value to your organization in this receptionist training seminar.
Garden Course: Kenya Horticultural Society, May 25th - June 29th, 10am, Ksh2000, 0721 549720. Six lectures, all highly informative and interesting, given by knowledgeable experts in their fields. Lifecycle Enterprise Asset Management Excellence: Hilton Hotel, June 6th, 9am - 5am, +841649620688. Packed with insights and powerful techniques that you use every day, this 3-day enterprise asset management (the Plant Wellness Way) training course teaches you the best life cycle asset management strategy that lets you build the right life cycle.
Festivals/ Craft Fairs Bizarre Bazaar Summer Craft Festival: Karura Forest, June 25th-26th, 9am, 0701 395 902. An open air event held in the beautiful Karura Forest featuring contemporary and traditional craft, art and services from some of the best African and International craftpreneurs and importers. Yaya Centre Maasai Market: Yaya Centre, Every Sunday, 10am 6pm, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. The place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts. Friday Maasai Market: The Village Market, Fridays, 10am - 6pm, free, 020 7122488. With 350 art and craft vendors in East Africa’s largest and longest running Maasai Market. Thursday Maasai Market: Garden City Mall, Thursdays, 10am, free, 0731 445244. Join us at the Garden City Mall for the most authentic East African Maasai Market each Thursday. The Junction Musical Maasai Market: The Junction Mall, Thursdays, 10am, free, 020 3872881. For a wonderful selection of arts and crafts, wooden carvings and beadwork, you can’t go wrong at the Junction Musical Masai Market only at The Junction Roof Top Parking. High Court Grounds Maasai Market: High Court Grounds, Saturdays, 10am, free, 020 2713360, 020 2713361. A vibrant place to get beautiful sculptures, shoes, jewellery, clothes and a huge selection of other Kenyan crafts. Nairobi African Market: Lavington Mall, Sundays, 9am - 6pm, free, 0706 578609, info@nairobiafricanmarket.com. An open market selling Kenyan products at affordable prices, every Sunday at Lavington Mall.
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Meet the 22 Year Old Behind Kenya’s First Book of Discounts Interview by Tim Mworia In 2015 Sharon Njoroge introduced DisCoucher, Kenya’s first book of discounts. Within it are free discount vouchers from hotels, restaurants and spas. It’s mechanics are simple. Buy one, get one free. When you buy a product or service at a participating establishment, you trigger the use of a voucher. For instance, if you buy a meal at the Carnivore, you can then redeem another meal of the same amount using a voucher from the book. It is a 100-page ticket to freebie heaven. Sharon got the idea while in Dubai where she lived and studied for 10 years. DisCoucher has partnered with over 50 outlets in and out of Nairobi to offer such discounts. But it hasn’t been a breeze. 22-year-old Sharon forms part of a unique but growing group of Kenyans. Young individuals who for one reason or the other spent their formative years in a foreign land. “They like to call us Third Culture Kids,” she says They have moved between cultures, inadvertently turning into rolling stones. For some like Sharon, home eventually beckons. And through the process of rediscovering it, the reality of their divided culture comes into play, posing challenges. How do they cope? I sat down with Sharon for a candid talk about setting up shop in Kenya. Here are some highlights from our chat.
KENYABUZZ: How popular was the book of discounts in Dubai? SHARON: It was huge. They had over a thousand services. KENYABUZZ: How much about the idea did you learn from the people who did it in Dubai? SHARON: I learnt a lot about what offers work, what don’t work, what customers want, what appeals to customers. KENYABUZZ: How much of it did you have to learn on your own? SHARON: A lot. For instance one of things I learnt from the product in Dubai was selling in supermarkets. Here, the books did not move or sell as I had planned. KENYABUZZ: How did you find it starting a new business in Kenya generally? SHARON: I cheated. [Laughs]. So this is why I cheated. If you see DisCoucher, it’s actually a trademark under an existing company. I approached them and am a trademark under them, so fortunately I don’t have to deal with taxes and all that. Technically DisCoucher is not a self autonomous business; it’s connected to an existing company. KENYABUZZ: Does this affect the product or end user in any way? SHARON: Not at all. I just wanted to simplify my coming in and starting the business in any way I could. KENYABUZZ: Did you have any reservations or fears of starting out in Kenya especially after being away from the country for most of your formative years? SHARON: Naturally. I think there was a lot of fear in starting a business, and moving to Kenya, period. My biggest reservation was adjusting. It’s a very odd dynamic when you are from here, but you are not here. And then I don’t have friends but people assume that I’d have friends here. So it’s like building everything from scratch; building a business, building a social life, finding my footing in a place that is familiar yet I’m a foreigner, my friends tease me and call me “Oreo” because I’m Kenyan on the outside, not on the inside. [Laughs]. KENYABUZZ: Why go through the trouble then? Your family lives in Dubai, you have a good education from abroad and could easily have gotten a well-paying job and lived a comfortable life out there.
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SHARON: A lot of people ask me this question. [Laughs]. To this day I still don’t have an answer. I think it comes down to the fact that when I finished university it was either, get a job or do this business. KENYABUZZ: So you chose the business and moved to Kenya. SHARON: Yes. My mum has a business here but she lives there (Dubai). And she was saying, “Just start the business but live in Dubai...” I think for me, it was a no-brainer. If I want to do this, I want to do it well. I don’t want to do it half-heartedly, I don’t want to do it detached. And I’ve also learnt from seeing my mum doing her businesses, it’s difficult to run a business when you’re not there locally. Because you’re not understanding the consumers, you’re not understanding your market, and what’s happening around your business. KENYABUZZ: But the general environment in the country with the rampant cases of corruption and even around the time you were starting out in 2015, with the “MyDressMyChoice” incidences of intolerance towards women. Both were widely reported issues, even in international media. I imagine that would have demoralized most people looking to come into the country to live and work. But not you. SHARON: I think it comes down to the people around you. I have a father who really believes in Kenya. He loves Kenya. He’s always spoken with such optimism and such hope for the country. So whenever we’d have debates about this he‘d always be like, “But you find those issues anywhere. You can go to China or India and find them. But what are you as an individual doing to change that. It’s your country.” My parents have always instilled in me that I am Kenyan first. I am always going to end up here. And if you wanna see a change, you have to be the one to make it. As for the “MyDressMyChoice”, those issues manifest themselves differently in different countries. But if you look at that as keeping you from starting, then you’ll never start and you’ll never do anything. Because there’s always a problem. Corruption is a big issue and it still pisses me off. It pisses me that taxes here are so high and you still drive in ridiculous roads. It’s frustrating. But there’s no place that’s perfect. You could be in the West but racism is real, that’s something I struggled with growing up.
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Expositions
Egypt & Middle East Trade Fair: Sarit Centre, until June 5th, 10am, free, http://www.saritcentre.com/ expo-centre/. The main international exhibitors will be from Egypt, Emirates, Syria, Iran, India, Pakistan, Lebanon, Turkey & Kenya to trade with the East African market in a wide range of products. International Beauty Exhibition: Sarit Centre, June 24th, 9am, Free, vij@growexh.com. The Beauty and Wellness Kenya Expo is an international event that sets new highs for participation from over 12 countries in the entire East and Central Africa. Beauty Kenya & Medhealth Kenya 2016: Sarit Centre, June 24th, 10am, free, http://www.saritcentre.com/expo-centre/. The 10th anniversary of the show promises to be larger & more successful for its exhibitors than ever before.
Kid’s Events Student Art Contest: The Nairobi Art Centre, June 11th, 10am, info@nairobiartcentre.org. We are writing to invite all children aged 7 – 11 to participate in a great art competition organized by the Nairobi Art Centre. Karate Classes: Jaffery Sports Club, until December 31st, 10am 11am, From Ksh. 3,500/- per month, 0734608135/0720343295. We offer professional martial arts classes for individuals, families and groups. Camp BlueSky: Lukenya Getaway, Session Two: 5 June - 11 June, 2pm, RSVP deposit of Ksh 5,000, climb@blueskykenya. org, http://www.blueskykenya.org/. Have nothing planned for summer holiday; register for camp, adventure’s calling. Face Painting: Westgate Shopping Mall, Every Saturday, 10am - 12am, 0715 557775, http://westgate.co.ke/. Join us every Saturday at the Kids Corner located on the Second Floor for some face painting fun. The Big Sunday Fun Day: Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, every Sunday, 12pm - 12am, Ksh1500, 0716 079305. The Big Sunday fun day featuring face painting, dancing, singing, swimming, baking, ice cream/ lollypop making, kids presentations to parents and many more. Kidz Cooking Corner: Fourways Junction, Wednesdays & Saturdays, 2pm, Ksh 1,200, 0708 571548. Learn how to: Bake desserts that are yummy and good for you among other stuff. It’s Swim Time: Sankara, Daily, 6am - 6pm, Ksh2000, 0703 028000. Bring your friends and splash around during our family swim. Blow Out: The Carnivore Restaurant, Daily, 12pm, 0722 204647, 0733 611608, reservations.carnivore@tamarind.co.ke. Free cake and a free meal for the birthday kid for a party for over 15 kids.
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Art Hip Hop Crusade Exhibition: Karen Village, June 1st, free, 2pm - 8pm, 0705 200916, karenillage2015@gmail.com. All the Hip Hop lovers out there. Oliver Okoth in conjunction with Karen Village presents to you the Hip Hop Crusade Exhibition. Different Strokes Exhibition: Karen Village, until June 4th, free, 2pm - 8pm, 0705200916, karenvillage2015@gmail.com. An Exhibition from the talented Kenyatta University students called Different Strokes. Dudus of Brackenhurst: Brackenhurst Hotel and Conferences, until June 14th, 10am - 12am, 0731 866108. Join us for the gallery opening of, Dudus of Brackenhurst, by Eric Gitonga. ‘Treasures of Nature’ by Taskin Exhibition: Dari Restaurant and Coffee Gardens, until June 19th, 8am, 0724 400849, 0706 521573. All art for sale! Ehoodi Kichapi Exhibition: One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, until June 21st, 12pm - 5pm, http://www.oneoffafrica.com/. Beatrice Wanjiku had a highly successful showing with One Off in May and then with Lavinia Calza at the 1:54 art fair in New York. Pots & Identities: The Language of Clay: Nairobi National Museum, until June 30th, Normal Museum rates apply, 10am 12am, 020 3742131. This exhibition is the archaeologist version of the Kenyan history and the contemporary practices of potters/ artists through the language of clay. Music And Art Exhibition by Richard Onyango and Francis Njoroge: Pointzero Coffee, until September 13th, free, 2pm - 6pm, 0717 555915, hello@pointzerocoffee.co.ke. Richard Onyango a well known artist from Malindi will be exhibiting his artwork for the first time in Nairobi.
Sports Tigoni Tea and Cheese Cycle - Round 2: Brown’s Cheese Farm, June 11th, 8am, Ksh4500, 0717681649, 0738681649. From crisscrossing the Tigoni tea farm trails to sampling cheese at the Brown’s Cheese Farm, you are in for a true treat!
The Divas Soccer Club Football Training: The Arena Futsal, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 7pm - 8pm, Ksh 2500, 0712 766839, 0716 140630. Are Mombasa ladies ready? Let us take fun to the next level. The Kenya Polo Association Calendar: Various Venues, until December 14th, 12pm, 0725051012, vishsoms@live.com. The Kenya Polo Association Calendar is the one of the longest in the world with only a few months of quiet between February and April when the ponies get a well earned break and the players suffer withdrawal symptoms. Junior Stars Football Training: The Arena Futsal, Weekends, 2pm 6pm, Ksh 4000, 0712 766839, 0716 140630. For all the young kids who love football, here is a chance to play an artificial turf.
Film
Movie Time Cinema: The Village Market, Every Wednesday, 7pm - 12am, 020 7122488. Have you watched Midnight in Paris starring Owen Wilson?... Tonight is your chance! Village Market’s Movie Night: The Village Market, every Sunday, 7pm - 12am, 020 7122488, pr@villagemarket-kenya.com. VM welcomes you to our food-court cinema every Sunday night. Sarabi Movie Nights: Sarabi Pool And Supper Club, every Sunday 7pm - 12am, 020 4208000, 0703 028000. Sankara Nairobi presents Sarabi Movie Nights every Sunday evening.
Fundraisers Hilton Tower Charity Race 2016: Hilton Hotel, June 3rd, 12pm, Ksh 2500, 020 2790000, joyce.mathu@hilton.com. Participate in this dynamic, one of a kind fun filled charity race this June. Scale up 300 fleet of stairs and discover the iconic Hilton Nairobi tower like you never have before. Cycling for Daraja Girls Education: Daraja Academy, June 4th, Ksh 2,000, 7am, http://www.daraja-academy.org/. The cycling event is meant to raise awareness as well as funds in support of the school which will be be held on 4th June 2016.
X-Treme Expo 2016: Karura Forest, June 18th, 9am, Ksh300, 0728 406937, info@extremeoutdoorsafrica.com. Extreme Outdoors Africa in partnership with XOA, would like to invite you to take part in this third edition of the X-treme Expo.
Just for Dads
Krav Maga Kenya and Self-defense: Sacura Martial Arts Academy, until July 31st, 6pm - 2pm, Ksh833, 0716 503455, sacuramaa@ gmail.com. Year-round Krav Maga classes and 6 days per week with Israeli Instructor.
Real Man Day Out: Serena Mountain Lodge, June 18th- 19th, road package: Ksh 13,300; self drive package: Ksh 10,850, 0734 699868. Celebrating this Fathers Day. Retreat with speaker Jasiel Njau. Author of “Real Man”.
Nairobi Archery Club: The Purdy Arms, Saturdays/ Sundays, 10am - 6pm, Ksh1000, 0708 386685. Join the archery club and learn to be a good archer. It is open most Saturday and Sunday.
All About Dad’s: The Junction Mall, June 13th- 26th, www. thejunction.co.ke. It’s all about dads at The Junction this June. Every father has an inner child.
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Special Events The Shift: Michael Joseph Centre, June 3rd, 4pm, Ksh1000, 0705 070278. What people don’t realize is both successful people and unsuccessful people almost have the same opportunities in life. Stories of Courage: June Edition: Michael Joseph Centre, June 11th, 10am, Ksh1000, couragestories. org. Stories of Courage features ordinary people who continue to live courageous lives, and are therefore living their legacy. Open Qorner: June Edition: dusitD2 Nairobi, June 15th, 6pm, Ksh2000, 0714 434574. Come and join us at this unique gathering of ‘different minds’ to discuss a randomly and spontaneously selected topic that gets picked as the evening begins. Flower Show & Fair: Westside Mall, June 17th, 9am, Ksh100. It is with great pleasure that we present the Kenya Horticultural Society Nakuru Flower Show 2016. Best of Toastmasters East Africa: Nairobi Safari Club, June 25th, 11am, Ksh3000, 0725 047590. The Toastmasters Clubs in East Africa will come together to bring you the biggest public speaking extravaganza in the region for the year 2016 Misfits’ Trivia Night: Forty Thieves Beach Bar & Bistro, 1st Tuesday of every month, 8pm, free, info@ alibarbours.co. Join the Fun! Invite friends, spray the word, come many the more the merrier. Guided Tours at the UN Gigiri Complex: United Nations Gigiri, daily, 9am, Ksh200, 020 7622034, un.tours@unon.org. Have you taken a tour of the United Nations complex in Nairobi yet? Book one now! It’s educational, informative and also fun. Kenya Coffee Tour: Fairview Coffee Estate, daily, 2pm, Ksh1,000, 020 4442481 This beautiful coffee farm with nearly 100 acres under coffee. The farm is irrigated by the Riara River that is in turn fed by streams from the Kenyan Highlands. Social, Cocktails & Corporate Meetings: Best Western Premier Nairobi, daily, 10am, 0722 292700. Great deals on social, cocktails and corporate events on a daily basis. #CGchillout: Creatives Garage, Fridays, 5pm - 10pm, free, 0708 752575, fiona@creativesgarage.org. After a long week of creating and bringing your ideas to life, you certainly need a break from it all. The Churchill Show Live TV Recording: The Carnivore Restaurant, Thursdays, 6pm, Ksh500, 0733 611608, 0722 204648, 020 6059336. Catch the recording of The Churchill Show at the Carnivore and be the first to watch the action and laughter as it unfolds. WLL no. 39: Creatives Garage, monthly, 7pm, Ksh250. Every second Saturday of the month, we bring our books, drinks to Creatives Garage and indulge our madness and sanity.
SHOPS Spinners Web Bookstop Yaya Centre ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTRES National Museums of Kenya Goethe-Institute Alliance Francaise GoDown Arts Centre Sarakasi Dome PAWA 254 (at Africa alliance building) Stedmak Gardens & Recreation Centre UNIVERSITIES/ SCHOOLS Kenya School of Law Strathmore University Braeburn School- Nairobi Pembroke House Aga Khan University Graduate School of Media and Communications MEDICAL CENTRES/OUTLETS Center for Tropical Nairobi Hospital Gertrudes G Hospital
Aga Khan University Hospital Yaya Center Upper Hill Medical Centre
OTHERS: Fly 540 airlines Safaricom House Wunderman Trichem Pharmacy Multichoice Kenya Capital Fm The Hub East Africa BlueSky, Diamond Plaza, 6th floor, Parklands Africa Yoga Project (Diamond Plaza) Lily Pond Business Park –Nanyuki
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