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Jambo!
So many great shopping experiences and opportunities
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Village News
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Coco Chic
Intimate style with a hint of mystery
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Persian Carpets
Bring a touch of Eastern magic to your home
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CSR
Special event raises KES 2 million for Japan victims
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Five minutes with...
Fausto & Lorenza
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Off the shelf
Book worm: a quick look at the latest bestsellers
13 Profiler: Dan Onyango
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Supplies ‘guru’ who loves a challenge
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Village Diary
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Health
Your guide to gastric problems
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Bringing African style and quality to home furnishings
22 Shoes
Nothing gives you more ‘lift’ than a new pair of shoes
24 The home of exhibitions
Proud history as a successful venue
on behalf of
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THE VILLAGE MARKET
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A painter’s journey at the Village Market
28 Ethiopian Inspiration Week
A taste and display of Ethiopian culture
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Pictorial
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Essential contacts & information
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WELCOME
Jambo!
So many great shopping experiences and opportunities
T
urns out the world didn’t end after all and
to go so far to get your banking done. Read all
The Village Market is still here, giving you
about it in the Village News section.
the best of what we have to offer. Tribe Hotel’s brand-new Kaya Spa has gained
There are three outlets that I must point you to.
world recognition by making it to the Condé Nast
One is Persian Carpets, which stocks the most
Traveller 2011 Hot List Spas. Read all about this
beautiful rugs and carpets for the floor, wall, table
great achievement in the news page.
and even your bed. This quaint outlet is tucked away at the corner near Steers. Then there is
We have so much more in this feature: photos
Coco Chic. Ladies, if you have been searching
from the Tribal Chic fashion show, great health
for months on end for that perfectly fitting bra,
tips, upcoming events, and profiles on our tenants
then look no further. Coco Chic is offering the Le
and staff. Enjoy and don’t forget to keep in touch.
Mystere brand of lingerie, highly recommended by such celebrities as Oprah Winfrey and Jennifer
Yours,
Lopez, which means you are definitely in for a new and exciting experience.
Banking More good news for your wallet with the
Ann Gitari
announcement that NIC Bank has opened a new
Press Liaison Officer
branch at The Village Market; so you don’t need
ann@villagemarket-kenya.com
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NEWS
VillageNews NIC Bank opens branch at The Village Market NIC Bank customers will be pleased to learn that the bank has opened a new branch at The Village Market. The branch is conveniently located at the 1st Level of the complex, opposite Steers. The range of services includes forex transactions as well as credit services. The bank is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, and on Saturday from 9 am to 11.30 am.
KCB extends banking hours The Village Market’s KCB branch has extended its banking hours. The new hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 6.30pm, and Saturday from 8.30 am to 4 pm.
For up to date news and information join us online.
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World recognition for Tribe’s Kaya Spa Condé Nast Traveller has released its 2011 Hot List Spas, highlighting the 43 coolest new urban and rural retreats in the world, from Anguilla to Tasmania. One of the year’s top picks is Tribe Hotel’s brand-new Kaya Spa in Nairobi – one of only three spas in Africa to be selected for the list. The 10,000 sq ft spa and studio combines traditional and new world treatments from around the globe. Kaya reflects the mysticism and enchantment of Kenya’s Kaya forests while holding true to the glamorous and sophisticated design of Tribe and the warmth and personality of Nairobi. The five treatment rooms and Rasul chamber offer a variety of spa treatments, from an ‘urban body boot camp’ to traditional Thai massages and time-honoured healing therapies. Kaya’s therapists are trained and certified in modern and ancient massage techniques. This includes supplementary skills training from Thai, Italian, South African and American experts in deep touch therapy and healing – evidence of Kaya’s commitment to providing the best treatments, on a par with the world’s most renowned spas. Tribe Hotel featured in the 2010 Hot List Hotels for Condé Nast Traveller, both in the US and the UK, as one of the ‘hottest’ hotels in the world. For more information on Tribe Hotel’s Kaya Spa, please visit www.tribe-hotel.com or call +254 20 7200656.
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Coco Chic
Intimate style with a hint of mystery C
oco Chic opened its doors at The
variety of problems such as neck, shoulder and back
Village Market in April this year.
ache as well as incorrect posture. Subsequently, Coco
Market research showed a strong
Chic offers personal bra fitting by trained employees.
potential for good quality intimate apparel, prompting Rita Gehlot to open Coco Chic,
Signature
specialising in Le Mystere brand of intimate innerwear for women.
First-time shoppers would have several reasons to be excited about Coco Chic. On entering the chic
The exterior of the shop draws one in while the
and friendly environment, they are offered free
interior mirrors the sophistication, luxury and chic
consultation and professional bra fitting by highly
style of the products. Not only does it look superb; it
trained personnel. Clients can search through the
is also a functional space, offering clients the utmost
various styles and sizes in order to find something
privacy, with a large and well-lit fitting room.
that fits them perfectly. Following purchase, items are placed in signature Coco Chic packaging. Thanks to
Every woman’s body is different and Coco Chic likes to cater for all customer needs by offering a wide
the new outlets, customers can now enjoy wearing world-renowned Le Mystere products without travelling the world to find them.
selection of Le Mystere styles and sizes. Products range from everyday
COCO CHIC
Sizes range from 32A to 46G. A woman’s bra size changes six times a year and wearing the wrong bra size can lead to a
INFORMATION
wear to unique bridal apparel.
Level 2, Opposite Kazuri 2000 Tel: +254 737 885954/ +254 20 2177444 Email: cocochiclingerie@gmail.com
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Persian Carpets
eastern magic Bring a touch of
to your home
P
ersian carpets and rugs have always
size, its colour, its pattern, etc while using a rug
been and still are an intrinsic part of
for floor covering. Each factor is important and has
Iran’s culture and the daily lives of its
to be a proper match for the room that it adorns.
people. Indeed, carpets and rugs are in many cases their most valued possessions and an integral part of an Iranian home.
As a wall hanging When antique Persian rugs are used to cover the
Carpets have been used for different purposes and
walls, they are displayed in their full grandeur.
on various surfaces in the home:
Rugs made of silk are used mostly as wall hangings. Here, again, you have to take care that
As a floor covering
it matches the colour of the wall.
This is obviously the most common use of a
As a table or bed covering
carpet. Think about the space the rug covers, its
Rugs with thin piles are used to cover tables. You need to take more care here as tables are usually place-holders for other things as well. If you keep heavy objects on an antique Persian rug, there are chances of it being crushed under its weight. Similarly, when you have flower vases on the rug you need to be careful of water leaks and spillage. Whatever your needs for a carpet, you can get a variety of beautiful pieces at the Oriental Carpets shop at The Village Market.
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INFORMATION
Persian Carpets Level 1, Next to Steers Tel: +254 717 779797 Email: info@orientlimited.com
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CSR
Special event raises
KES 2 million
T
he Village Market played host to the Japanese Society of Kenya when it held
for Japan victims
a fund-raising event called ‘Never Give
Up Japan’. The fund-raiser was organised to help earthquake and tsunami victims in Japan. The Japanese Society of Kenya came out in large numbers to support their brothers and sisters abroad by holding a special Japanese culture demonstration and bazaar. This was followed later by an auction hosted by the renowned talk show host, Jeff Koinange.
Puppets Among items on sale were traditional Japanese food, origami puppets and many other authentic Japanese products. Shoppers were also treated to massages and shown the art of the Japanese tea ceremony.
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On auction was a traditional lunch for six prepared
Through this event, the Japanese Society of Kenya
by Japanese women, portrait photos taken by
raised over KES 2 million, all of which will go to
Kairm Kara, an origami lesson by Dr Jiro Nozaka,
Japan via the Japanese Society of Kenya, to be
the origami master, and the grand prize of dinner
used for the relief of the people severely affected
with Jeff Koinange.
by the earthquake and tsunami catastrophe.
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FiVE MiNuTES WiTh
Five Minutes with Fausto & Lorenza
A passion for truly great Italian cuisine I
n 1994 our family’s passion for
always offer up several new ideas to share
signature process for preparing your custom
traditional Italian cuisine and our
with our family, friends and customers.
creation on request. Obviously, this requires
interest in travelling inspired us
experience, dedication and commitment on
to open a pizzeria and a gelateria
Here, we try to offer our customers
every day of our life in Kenya, seven days a
in Kenya. One year later we opened
something they won’t experience
week, from morning to evening.
our shops named Pomodoro and
anywhere else, a harmonic pairing of
Arlecchino in the newest and most
food and wine that tantalises the taste
attractive retail and leisure centre in
buds. We educate and inform our
East Africa, The Village Market.
customers with regular wine tasting
Our goal for the future is to grow more
Future
and other charitable social gatherings
and more professionally. We hope to
This year we celebrate 16 years in the
that always seem to revolve around our
continue to learn new things and try
business of serving great pizza, wine, ice
love of wine and food. The days of the
to share them with all our beloved
cream and coffee with the passion that we
snooty sommelier are over. Today’s wine
customers and friends.
live and breathe every day. Our commitment to quality has not changed in 16 years and, notably, we still oversee everything. We meet and greet our customers, share a moment, a hug and a glass of wine while
‘We try to offer our customers something they won’t experience anywhere else’
offering an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on and a place to celebrate.
specialist is younger, better educated
We would like to close our chat with
and more enthusiastic than ever. Our
a thought of Mohandas Karamchand
Our holidays in Italy, usually lasting at
wine programme at Pomodoro and
Gandhi. He used to say: “No matter how
least four to five weeks, bring us to some
Arlecchino is a direct reflection of the
insignificant may be the thing you need
of the most sought-after vineyards and
passion we feel for food and wine, and
to do, do the best you can, lend all the
knowledgeable winemakers in the world.
it is so fulfilling for us to share that with
attention devoted to what is considered
Our travels inspire new menu items and
everyone we meet.
important, because you will be judged by these small things.”
Ice cream
And more… “The most beautiful
To really enjoy a full meal, not only pizza and
experience that a man can have is to
wine are important. We need something
travel through the hearts of the people,
that attracts our most hidden desires. If it
discover unknown regions and feel in
has anything to do with ice cream, it has
control of our beautiful life.” (We don’t
everything to do with Arlecchino.
know who said this but we like it.)
From unique ice cream creations to
We are ready to share with you some
smoothies, cakes and shakes – no-one
more of this in real time at Pomodoro
serves up the ultimate indulgence like
and Arlecchino.
Arlecchino. It starts with using the highest quality ingredients and ends with our
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OFF ThE ShELF
Book Worm
A quick look at the latest bestsellers
Big Girl
The Postmistress
Author: Danielle Steel
Author: Sarah Blake
Price: KES 660
Price: KES 880
Available at: Westlands Sundries
Available at: Westlands Sundries
For Victoria Dawson, growing up isn’t a happy experience. Born to picture-perfect parents, she never feels pretty enough to meet their expectations. But when her parents have a second child, Victoria is thrilled. She can’t help but adore her new baby sister, Gracie. And since Gracie is the image of them, her parents finally have the perfect daughter they always wanted. Meanwhile, Victoria still never seems to get it quite right. She battles with her weight, she’s told she’ll never find a man if she’s too clever, and the career she feels passionate about is one her parents don’t approve of.
The Help
Those in Peril
Author: Kathryn Stockett
Author: Wilbur Smith
Price: KES 770
Price: KES 1,990
Available at: Westlands Sundries
Available at: Westlands Sundries
Enter a vanished world: Jackson, Mississippi, 1962. Here, black maids raise white children, but aren’t trusted not to steal the silver. There’s Aibileen, raising her 17th white child and nursing the hurt caused by her own son’s tragic death; Minny, whose cooking is nearly as sassy as her tongue; and white Miss Skeeter, home from college, who wants to know why her beloved maid has disappeared.
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It is 1940, and the bombs fall nightly on London. In the thick of the chaos is Frankie Bard, a young American radio reporter. She huddles close to terrified strangers in Underground shelters, and later broadcasts stories about survivors in rubble-strewn streets. But, for her listeners, the war is far from home. Listening to Frankie are Iris James, a Cape Cod postmistress, and Emma Fitch, a doctor’s wife. Iris hears the winds stirring and knows that, soon, the letters she delivers will bear messages of hope or tragedy. Emma is desperate for news of London, where her husband is working. She counts the days until his return.
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Hazel Bannock owns the Bannock Oil Corporation, a major global oil producer. While cruising in the Indian Ocean, her yacht is hijacked by Somali pirates and her 19-year-old daughter Cayla kidnapped. Major Hector Cross is an ex-SAS operative and the man behind Cross Bow Security, a company contracted to Bannock Oil. His loyalty to the Bannock family goes beyond the call of duty. The pirates demand a crippling ransom for Cayla’s release, and complicated political and diplomatic sensitivities render the major powers incapable of intervening.
PROFiLER
Supplies ‘guru’
who loves
a challenge dan Onyango, inventory Officer
L
istening to Dan Onyango, you
university by a mere two points. “Not only
slashed his hand with a machete, nearly
would be convinced that fate
did I feel like a failure,” says Dan with
chopping it off. Given his injuries, Dan
has a path already set out for
a nostalgic smile, “but I believed that I
knew he would not pass the rigorous
us. No matter how hard we choose to
had betrayed my brothers with whom I
physical examination.
deviate from it, we somehow return
had made a pact that we’d all fashion
to that predetermined course and
successful careers from the scientific field.”
eventually accept our fate. So goes
“I had no choice but to return to Nairobi to figure out once more what I would do
the story of Dan Onyango, The Village
Weeks of self-encouragement would
with my life,” he says, rubbing the scar
Market’s Inventory Officer.
see Dan pick himself up and forge
on his hand.
As a boy growing up in Nairobi’s Huruma Estate, Dan wanted to be an aeronautical engineer. Playtime with his peers would be gladly interrupted by a plane buzzing overhead. The boys would all look up and admire the flying object. While the rest of his friends hoped one day to steer such objects in the skies, Dan wanted to learn how to
‘i had no choice but to return to Nairobi to figure out once more what i would do with my life’ Because he still liked maths, Dan decided
to further his studies in a field that would
fix them. Little wonder, then, that he would do better in sciences more than any other
ahead with life. It is at this point that he
require lots of calculation – an Advanced
discipline taught in school.
opted to join the Kenyan military. When
Level Diploma in Purchasing and Supply.
selection began, he packed a bag and
He would later emerge a registered
In spite of his efforts, he did not do so
took the long journey to Gilgil, but on his
member of the Chartered Institute of
well in mathematics, missing a place at
way there he was attacked by thugs who
Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) – UK. >>
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ProfileR
>> Fast
forward a couple of years and
Dan expounds. “My job cuts across all
wife. He also attends to family errands,
Dan knocks on the doors of The Village
departments, from the largest to the
goes to church and supports his favourite
Market management, looking for
smallest of procurements.”
team in the Kenya Premier League,
employment. The only slot available then was in the Recreation Department.
Gor Mahia FC. Such is his passion for
Proud
football that, like all other K’ogalo fans, he has his own custom-printed jersey
Mini-golf
While his occupation may seem like a
(No10, Jakom).
challenge, Dan is proud of the contact “I began as an attendant at mini-golf,
list he has built, especially at his current
then moved on to Superbowl to head the
position in the company, one that sees
Customer Service desk,” Dan reveals.
him interact with all sorts of people.
Support Looking back at the events that shaped his life and the mishaps that led him to
As the company grew, so plenty of
“But the contacts are not everything,”
his present career, Dan says he has no
opportunities opened up. Having served
he says with a serious face. “This is a
regrets. He loves what he does. He is
the organisation so diligently over the
delicate job, and it needs one to be strict,
grateful to all staff in the Maintenance
years, and with his diploma, Dan would
honest, disciplined and professional.
Department for the support they showed
eventually become an inventory officer in
There are many pitfalls and your values
him when he joined the team and to his
charge of procurement and supplies.
will often be put to the test.”
manager for the guidance he has offered along the way.
“I work under tight deadlines because
When he isn’t working, Dan spends time
materials have to be delivered in good
with his four children, two of whom he
His parting shot: “Be professional in your
time, no matter the circumstances,”
has adopted together with his lovely
work and always maintain your integrity.”
ViLLAGE diARY
Village Diary 3 to 12 June 2011
12 to 18 July 2011
African Women Art and Crafts Group Exhibition
Kenyatta University Students Art Exhibition
16 to 27 June 2011
21 to 24 July 2011
Mayu Company Ltd Furniture Exhibition
Sana Bora Bags Exhibition
Old Exhibition Hall
Old Exhibition Hall
8 to 14 June 2011
Pinkopallino Furniture Exhibition New Exhibition Hall
1 to 10 July 2011
Ssali Yusuf Exhibition
Old Exhibition Hall
Old Exhibition Hall
21 to 31 July 2011
Recycled Glass Exhibition New Exhibition Hall
28 July to 4 August 2011
Kenya Community Centre for Learning Art Exhibition Old Exhibition Hall
Old Exhibition Hall
Diani – Mombasa Collection Exhibition New Exhibition Hall
iNFORMATiON
7 to 18 July For more information about our events:
Tel: +254 20 712488-90 Email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com Facebook: THE VILLAGE MARKET Twitter: @VillageMarket
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Your guide to gastric problems I
ndigestion and constipation are among the root causes of many diseases. Indigestion is caused
by wrong combinations of foods, overeating, eating when one is not hungry, eating more than one’s digestive capacity and not chewing the food thoroughly. Food that has not been digested starts to accumulate, becomes toxic and acidic, and begins to rot in the body. Constipation follows. In time, the organs of the body start to get a share of this toxic material, leading to the onset of various diseases, including:
Stress Most gastric disorders are psychosomatic. Emotions play a great role in how, when and what we eat.
Piles or haemorrhoids These are among the primary causes of chronic constipation. The pressure applied to pass stool to evacuate constipated bowels and the congestion caused by constipation ultimately lead to piles. Wrong feeding habits are the root cause of constipation.
Appendicitis Appendicitis is caused by toxic bowel condition. An excessive amount of poisonous waste accumulates in the caecum. As a result, the appendix is
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HEALTH irritated and overworked and becomes
Pure water is neutral and its pH value is 7.0.
• Tinned foods and fried or stale foods
inflamed. This condition is brought about
The normal pH of the human blood is 7.4
by wrong feeding habits and devitalisation
– an indicator of slight alkalinity. This pH is
• Hydrogenated oils and fats such as margarine, tilly or kimbo
of the system. Inflammation of the bowel
required for maintenance of good health.
lining, due to habitual use of laxatives,
An acidic blood pH indicates that the toxic
is a potent predisposing factor in the
material has travelled from the colon to the
development of appendicitis. Further
blood. The lymph inside the body should
inflammation and infection come from
also be predominately alkaline. Only then
certain germs present in the intestinal tract.
can the waste matter be removed from
• Animal flesh (dead food). Only 20 per cent of animal flesh is digested, while 80 per cent rots inside the body.
How to correct your digestive problems
the cells and blood and finally eliminated
1. Supplement with enzymes: Enzymes
Kidney stones
through the various eliminatory organs.
ensure food is fully broken down into the
Formation of kidney stones is the result
Your diet
of defects in the general metabolism.
smallest possible size so that every cell in the human body can benefit. Try to take them between meals.
Primary stones are formed in acidic urine,
Once the root causes – indigestion
usually from alcoholism, sedentary life,
and constipation – are eradicated,
2. Colon supplements like Colon
constipation, an excessive protein and
the majority of gastric diseases will be
Cleanse, Pure Colon Therapy, Total
starch foods and insufficient fluids.
curbed. All health seekers should take
Cleanse Colon, Colax and others
food products that are not only whole
available at Elixir Health Shop. These help
Colitis
and fresh but also predominantly alkaline.
to eliminate the residue which the body
This disease may result from an allergic
Fifty per cent of your diet should be
sensitivity to certain foods such as milk,
alkaline and can include the following:
3. Spirulina: Works wonders to release the
wheat or eggs. Chronic stress may
clogged up bowel. It also contains a form
produce ulcerative colitis.
• Leafy vegetables (the thinner the leaf the more alkaline it is)
a range of vitamins and minerals.
The main cause is chronic constipation
• Non-leafy green vegetables and other vegetables
and the use of purgatives for a long time.
• Most fruits and fresh juices
4. A daily tablespoon of bran helps to
was not able to eliminate by itself.
Constipation causes an accumulation of
eliminate the bowel more efficiently.
hard faecal matter that is never properly
38 per cent of your diet should also include:
evacuated. Often, colitis is caused by poorly (carbohydrates), causing bowel irritation.
• Unprocessed natural cereals (carbohydrates), lentils and pulses with their whole husks and natural fats
Studies show that the toxic matter
• Fats – pure virgin oils (sesame oil, coconut oil, olive oil, flax seed oil, etc)
digested roughage, especially of cereals
of protein that can be easily digested, plus
5. Green tea is a wonderful product to alkalise the bloodstream and also has proven laxative effects. 6. Other green food products which
• Seeds (chia seeds, flax seeds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and nuts).
alkalise the system are wheat grass,
the microbes. Before food gives you
Foods that leave highly acidic ash are
7. Email your queries to our writer,
energy, it needs to be broken, assimilated
dangerous. Make them the smallest portion
Dr Komal Shah, naturopathic doctor,
and absorbed. So it requires energy from
on your plate or avoid them entirely.
yoga therapist and nutritionist, on
appears first, then the microbes (bacteria, virus, etc). So, first blame yourself for
barley grass, and moringa powder.
your own unhygienic habits, then blame
you first. Eat to your digestive capacity.
info@healthinyourhealth.co.ke 12 per cent of your diet can be:
produce violent reactions.
• Dehusked pulses and all refined cereals – white flour (maida), white rice, cornflakes, etc
Your blood pH Normal human blood is predominately alkaline. A quantitative measurement of acidity and alkalinity is given by what is called the pH value.
• Tea and coffee. Sodas are pure acid • White sugar = (burned carbon + bleach) – (all minerals + vitamins + fibre) • Confectionery and all bakery items such as cakes, biscuits and cookies
or call 0737-471300.
Elixir Health INFORMATION
Never overeat or combine foods that
Level 2, Above Foodcourt Tel: +254 20 7120217 Email: elixirhealth@nbi.ispkenya.com
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African Infused Interiors
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Palacina Interiors Bringing African style and quality to home furnishings
T
here is something special about African style that appeals to local collectors and discerning tourists alike.
As the leading supplier of premium home furnishings and accessories in Kenya, Palacina Interiors knows all too well the marketability of these items. Founded in 2005, Palacina has a constant and unyielding passion for exceptional design and impeccable craftsmanship, while maintaining an appreciation for traditional African design.
Palacina stores are found in Nairobi’s premier malls. From the moment you enter, you get a sense of exclusivity and undeniable quality. The design team has an eye for detail and believes that “a space should reflect its location and that all design has to be practical, timeless and grounded�.
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For those who seek a touch of local influence, the company has a selection of 100 per cent Kenyanmade furnishings such as throws, embroidered cushions, beautiful hand-crafted mirrors and a range of furniture, from sofas, coffee tables and dining sets to huge wrought iron beds.
Glamour Designs are leading edge, injecting glamour and contemporary style into traditional culture. Neutrally painted walls and large wooden tables are adorned with stone carvings, tall wooden giraffes, impressive metal ornaments and African paintings and sculptures. This popular mix of old tribal concepts, modern wooden furniture and luxurious home furnishings has led the company to launch Palacina Designs, an interior design service for residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
Palacina has a constant and unyielding passion for exceptional design and impeccable craftsmanship, while maintaining an appreciation for traditional African design Through colour, texture and style, African interiors suit almost any house – modern or old, small or large, local or foreign – and many home design companies now promote an African lifestyle image.
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African Infused Interiors As well as creating furnishings, Palacina has teamed up with Crown Paint to produce the Palacina Interiors Paint Collection. Subtle coffee shades, bright fuchsias and cooling blues are among the impressive range of colours available.
Grandeur Once you step into the world of Palacina, it is hard to leave without taking a piece of the grandeur with you. Whether you have carefully selected cushions or decided to book a meeting with Palacina Designs, there is no doubt that this stylish interior company will add beauty and vibrancy to any home. Pinkopallino, located in the upper mall of The Village Market, has a modern range of furniture and lighting,
Palacina Interiors
Palacina and Pinkopallino represent the top end of the Kenyan home furnishing market and their products often come with a hefty price tag. All furniture is made of the best materials and oozes
INFORMATION
including iron lamps and tall metal candle stands.
Village Market - Gigiri 1st Floor Tel: +254 (0)20 712 0 480 Tel: +254 (0)20 272 9333/8826 Email: sales@palacinainteriors.com Opening hours:
comfort and grandeur. So buyers can be sure
Mon-Sat: 9am - 6pm. Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am - 5pm
they are investing in timeless quality rather than
www.palacinainteriors.com
splurging on a fashion concept.
Nothing gives you more ‘lift’ than a new pair of shoes
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Shoes
E
very woman has an obsession with
collection the same way that an art collector looks
something. For me it’s shoes. Shoes
at a china vase.
reflect my mood of the day. For me, shoes
make the outfit. I always take a pair of heels and
For those who want to make a good impression
build a complete outfit round them.
on business clients, there are four-inch-heel shoes that give a sense of power and confidence to
They come in so many wonderful styles and
the wearer.
colours. My other reason is because, at 5 ft 2 in, they give me added height as well as making my
There is a saying among the ladies: ‘Judge the
legs look beautifully sculptured.
potential man as a husband by the shoes he wears.’ Therefore, young man, if there is a lady whom you
As far as I’m concerned, shoes are the ultimate
are eyeing, let her know your worth as a potential
accessory. If only my Prince Charming could present
husband by getting the shoe that speaks for you.
me with a pair of shoes before he proposed. And what better place to start your shopping than
Varieties
The Village Market, whether Bata, City Walk or Barton’s. All are fully stocked with wonderfully
As I enjoy a coffee at The Village Market, I
styled shoes for the entire family.
wonder: if Kate Middleton were just an ordinary Kenyan girl – or, better still, if she were my best
Confident
friend – then I would have brought her here and maybe we could have walked around and chosen
Men who want to feel, confident, powerful and in
the shoes for her wedding.
control can find that mark of class at The Village Market, which offers the whole range, from shoes
When it comes to shoes, the Village Market has
to wear with shorts, to shoes to go with jeans or
treats in store for both men and women. There is
chinos, to regular office shoes.
plenty of choice, with multiple varieties of colours, styles, heel heights and, of course, flats, not
The Village Market has something for everyone.
forgetting the locally made Maasai sandals which
For lovers of sport and outdoor activities, Nairobi
can be bought at a weekly market.
Sports has an impressive selection, everything from ballet shoes to shoes for athletics, basketball,
Beautiful
gymnastics and hiking.
Quite simply, shoes are beautiful objects. Anyone who
Quality
appreciates good shoes will agree, as they walk with me through The Village Market, that its eye-catching
Finally, it’s important to highlight the quality of shoes
window displays offer some beautiful examples.
at The Village Market. I always have a much better sense of quality when I slip on the shoes before
I can’t resist the urge to walk inside and look around.
buying. In addition, customers can be confident that
For example, there is City Walk, stocked with an
shoes here are mostly shipped directly to Kenya by
eclectic selection for men, women and children,
the designer and feature the designer’s logo.
including sports shoes and shoes for special occasions. Lastly, as a lover of shoes, and with over 100 pairs I am equally impressed by Trevor Collections. What
to choose from, when I think of my wardrobe full
astounds me is their shoe range, with corporate
of shoes, I feel confident and somehow satisfied.
heels for women, flat shoes for walking, dinner
I love the feeling of buying new shoes, then
shoes and dancing shoes.
wearing them and looking in a mirror.
It feels good to hold them, look at them and,
I hope you do, too. So enjoy your shoe shopping
more importantly, wear them. I look at a shoe
at The Village Market.
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THE HOME OF EXHIBITIONS
Village Market -
the home
of exhibitions Proud history as a successful venue
S
ince its inception 14 years
artists display their wares in the rooftop
and is the brainchild of Ethiopian trio
ago, The Village Market
car park, other groups do so on the
Meselech Mekonnen, Abeba Sirak and
has maintained a ‘village
third level free of charge. They include
Kokeb Zemed Pinard, who showcased
theme’ characterised by a spirit of
Kenya Society for the Blind, Dandora
various aspects of their heritage including
togetherness, sharing and communal
Women’s Group, Eastleigh Community,
hand-woven fabrics, clothes, artefacts
life. Inspired by the need to preserve
St Euphrasia Girls – Kibera and Vision
and crafts. An Ethiopian event is not
cultural roots while harnessing
Weavers Network Association.
complete without traditional coffee
aspects of contemporary lifestyle, The Village Market appreciates
and incense, with enchanting aromas
Meaningful
to soothe and calm your mind. The
among the local and international
In our effort to build meaningful cultural
to enrich visitors’ knowledge as they
communities we interact with.
ties, we have also partnered the Asian
discovered one of the oldest civilizations
Community in its Desara Festivities,
in the world.
the cultural differences that exist
The Maasai Market, held every Friday,
the Israeli Community in its Purim
remains a true testament to our cultural
Celebrations and the Goan Community in
values. It is not only an opportunity for
its World Goa Day celebrations.
Ethiopian Inspiration Exhibition aimed
Artefacts This year, Ethiopian Inspiration Week was
local artisans to showcase their wares, but also provides a chance for The Village
A neighbour to several high commissions
held at the Exhibition Hall in May. Kokeb
Market to celebrate those artists who
and UN offices in Kenya, The Village
Zemed Pinard exhibited Ethiopian designs
use their talents to propagate various
Market is central to a burgeoning
while, to add variety, there were cultural
aspects of African culture. While these
residential, corporate and diplomatic
artefacts on show from other parts of Africa
populace. That is why we often share in the
including handbags from Burkina Faso.
cultural festivities organised by the German, Malaysian, Indian, South African and
High profile exhibitions at The Village
West African communities around us. We
Market have included Soko la Maua or
encourage other communities to explore
The Flower Bazaar, launched under the
The Village Market as a cultural melting pot
Kenya Flower Council’s corporate social
for communities from all over the world.
responsibility initiative. The aim is to create sustainable livelihoods through
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In the past two years The Village Market
education and effective marketing of
has hosted Ethiopian Inspiration Week.
Kenyan flowers on the domestic market.
This crowd-puller was first held last year
The project is a ‘roving’ event that will
In our effort to build meaningful cultural ties, we have also partnered the Asian Community in its Desara Festivities, the Israeli Community in its Purim Celebrations and the Goan Community in its World Goa Day celebrations A Village Market Publication // June 2011 - July 2011
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THE HOME OF EXHIBITIONS
promote a flower culture among Kenyans
The second exhibition, in March 2011, was
while generating employment for young
organised by Real Wealth Ltd, publisher of
people. An associate of this initiative
East Africa’s Ideal Interiors magazine. With
is the Flower Vendors Association,
a record of 67 exhibitors, it displayed an
showcasing the artistic side of flowers.
exciting range of kitchens, lighting effects, architectural designs and furniture. The
The artist Geraldine Roberts has exhibited
four-day event drew many visitors to The
her work at The Village Market, most
Village Market and turned a new page for
recently in May 2010, when she
those yearning for aesthetically appealing
featured a series of paintings inspired
homes, offices and hotels.
by the Restoration of the Mau Forest. A cocktail party to open the exhibition was attended by conservation representatives
Transformed
clientele, who want a platform with
from both the government and NGOs.
In an amazing 48-hour time slot, The Village
the best display, in a retail setting, and
Part of the proceeds went towards
Market’s 1,000 square metre concrete
superior interiors that satisfy their tasteful
conserving the Mau.
rooftop area, normally used as a car park,
needs,” said Ms Musyoki.
was transformed into a show venue in
Ideal Interiors Show
harmony with the event’s overall theme:
The Assistant Minister of Housing, the
‘Transform the Heart of Your Home’.
Hon. Margaret Wanjiru, who presided over
The Ideal Interiors Show has always been
the event’s official opening, said the Ideal
a crowd-puller at The Village Market.
The event’s director, Humphrey
Interiors Show had become a fundamental
According to the organizers, this show is
Odhiambo summed up the exhibition as
platform on which industry players could
a thought-provoking event and a one-
a reflection of talents that deserved to be
advance common ideals for the growth of
stop lifestyle experience, with high display
nurtured and upheld.
the now dynamic real estate market.
interiors to add life to households, gardens
“It is evident that the interior decor market
and commercial properties. Companies
is healthy and in great demand, but rising
Dynamics
taking part in the trade fair included Africa
costs and regulations pose significant
“The interiors sector has never been
Heritage Design Company, Antarc Ltd,
challenges as well as opportunities to the
as phenomenal as it is right now in
Dong Fang Development Company Ltd,
sector players,” said Mr Odhiambo.
determining the right dynamics for real
standards and a dazzling range of creative
estate development,” she said. “Gone
Meakan East Africa Ltd, Spiegel Interiors
Creative
are the days when developers put up
living room to one of the lucky shoppers
He said that growth in the East African
would go into the interiors. Gone are the
during the event. The first Ideal Interiors
interiors market would largely continue
days when interior design professionals
Show was held at The Village Market in
to be driven by creative minds and other
and suppliers were seen as microscopic
August 2010.
variables such as the construction market,
contributors to project development.”
and Sunny Daze Ltd. The main sponsor of the event, Palacina Interiors, presented a
structures without considering what
housing loans and changes in consumer habits as well as lifestyle factors and
Dr Wanjiru said that, lately, it was the
worthwhile shopping experiences.
interior design industry players who formed the basis for many project
Assistant Complex Manager Betty Musyoki
designs. In fact, the interiors sector
said The Village Market was delighted to
contributes nearly KES 150 billion a year
be able to provide a suitable venue for
to the national economy.
such a highly distinguished show. Stressing the importance of understanding
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“The Ideal Interiors Show gives The
the need for a common interiors design
Village Market a tremendous opportunity
industry agenda, the Assistant Minister
to present the top offerings within
lauded plans already under way to launch
the interiors industry to our discerning
an association for the interiors sector.
Christopher Oywecha
A painter’s journey at the Village Market T he Village Market has
He likes the variety of people who come
played host to numerous art
to the Village Market – from the everyday
exhibitions in the 14 or so years
shopper to the sophisticated and
it has been in operation. Christopher
knowledgeable art enthusiast.
Oywecha was one of the first local artists to display their work when the
“Since we started exhibiting at the
Village Market first opened its doors.
Village Market, the people that we have come into contact with have helped
Since his first exhibition at the Village
improve our work in many ways,” he
Market, Christopher has never looked
said. “The support we have received from
back. He has been displaying his paintings
the people who come to see and buy our
there as often as three times a year.
work has been immense and we could not have achieved this anywhere else.
“When I hosted my first art exhibition at the Village Market, it helped usher in a
“While exhibiting here, we have learnt
whole new world for me and my wife,
to plan our exhibitions in a more
who is also a painter,” said Christopher.
professional way because of the wide
‘I have gained a lot of exposure while exhibiting here and my works have been displayed worldwide’
him from an average painter to a very skilled one with an eye for detail and a quest to produce high-quality work. He said: “I have gained a lot of exposure
range of people that walk through the
while exhibiting here and my works have
exhibition doors. Here, we have sold our
been displayed worldwide.”
paintings to people of all walks of life, from the everyday Nairobian looking for
Some of his work has been used by
a great painting at a bargain price, to the
the United Nations Human Settlements
highly appreciative diplomat stationed in
Programme, UN-HABITAT, for its training
Nairobi, to the visiting business executive
manual, while other paintings have been
doing some last-minute shopping in
displayed in galleries in South Africa.
Nairobi before heading home, to the knowledgeable tourist seeking some
With a bias towards contemporary
authentic African painting.”
African art, Christopher was one of the last exhibitors at the Village Market’s old
Such interactions, says Christopher, have
exhibition hall and among the first to
greatly enhanced his skills, transforming
exhibit at the new exhibition hall.
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Ethiopian Inspiration Week
A taste and display of
Ethiopian culture Inspiration Week is a crowd-puller
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By Denis Gathanju
or the second successive year,
The fact that Nairobi is a cosmopolitan
“We chose The Village Market over other
Ethiopian Inspiration Week
city, with people from all walks of life
venues because of the family concept that
– showcasing the best of
and different parts of the world made,
runs around this shopping complex,” said
Ethiopian culture – was held at The
it an attractive venue for such a cultural
Kokeb. “It is a place where families can
Village Market in May.
event. Nairobi is also home to a number
come together on any given day. Diplomats
of Ethiopian businessmen and students
and business people living in or visiting
The brainchild of Kokeb Zemed Pinard,
and the trio saw this as an opportunity to
Nairobi also frequent the shopping complex
Meselech Mekonnen and Abeba Sirak,
bring their culture closer to the Ethiopian
and it is this diversity in people that attracted
this event has become a crowd puller.
diaspora in the Kenyan capital.
this exhibition to The Village Market.”
Coming to family
At the Ethiopian cultural display, visitors can
The first Ethiopian Inspirational Week was exclusively Ethiopian and was a great success, attracting many visitors and
take a walk through history as the ancient
generating a “tremendous” level of sales,
According to Kokeb, this year’s exhibition
civilization of Ethiopia comes to life. From
according to Kokeb, who is an Ethiopian
was not exclusively Ethiopian. “Though
the rock-hewn church at Lalibela to the
fashion designer based in Nairobi.
the theme is still Ethiopian and the
concrete obelisk in Axum, this remarkable
desire to showcase the best in Ethiopian
culture could not feel much closer.
For Kokeb and her colleagues, the desire
culture is still the underlying aim, this
to hold an Ethiopian cultural exhibition
year we have invited other exhibitors to
at the Village Market was based on a
come on board and share their cultural
number of factors. In particular, they
life under one roof. We have exhibitors
Ethiopia is famed for the quality of its
wanted to share with the rest of the
from Burkina Faso, Kenya and Ethiopia
coffee and has a rich history of coffee
world their rich Ethiopian heritage, which
showcasing the best in their respective
brewing. The Ethiopian Inspirational
is not so well known among Kenyans.
cultures,” she said.
Week takes you closer to this rich cultural
A taste of buna
tradition. The coffee making process is She said hosting the annual exhibition
long and cumbersome, as the raw coffee
at The Village Market was “like coming
beans have to be roasted and ground
to family” because of the homely and
into fine powder before brewing.
welcoming experience that the exhibitors felt there. “The exhibition hall is big,
But when the tiny cup of concentrated
clean and very safe,” she said.
coffee or buna, as they call it in Amharic, is placed before you and a strong-
The variety of people coming to The
smelling herb is dipped into the coffee, it
Village Market is yet another aspect
quickly transports you to rural Ethiopia.
that Kokeb and her colleagues took into
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consideration when planning the first
You can have your coffee with or without
Ethiopian Inspiration Week.
milk and sugar, but the most important
aspect of the coffee tasting experience is the sweet aroma of the herbs and the rich, deeply satisfying taste of the homemade coffee. Other highlights of the exhibition include the traditional Ethiopian garb, made from hand-woven fabrics. As a fashion designer, Kokeb says her desire is to modernise the Ethiopian traditional dress and make it appealing and relevant in today’s sophisticated way of life, where everyone is conscious of what they are wearing. In so doing, she is mixing the traditional with the modern way of design.
Hand loom “I get most of the fabrics from Ethiopia, from the local people who painstakingly put together the fabrics using the traditional hand loom, and then I try to incorporate modern fashion designs while making the clothes. It is tough, but I am learning a lot along the way and I am happy with the kind of designs I have managed to come up with. They are as unique as they are deeply Ethiopian in fabric and global in design and presentation,” she said. According to Kokeb, the Ethiopian Inspiration Week is an enriching experience for the exhibitors and the buyers in equal measure as “we get to learn from each other”.
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NEWS IN PICTURES
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Pictorial 6
1 Emirates hold an activation in front of The Village Market food court.
8 Dominic Mbugua (left), marketing manager of The Village Market, presents an award to Bonus Card member Andrew Ndegwa, one of the
2 Coca-Cola markets its Minute Maid product
winners of the Bonus Love Campaign.
line at The Village Market main entrance.
9 Some of the items on display at the Lake Basin 3 Kids Club patron Triza Moraa (right) with
Artists General Exhibition, sponsored by Safaricom.
members of the Village Market Kids Club at a tiedye and batik class
10 Items on display at the Ethiopian Cultural Exhibition, held at The Village Market.
4 A member of the Village Market Kids Club has fun at the tie-dye and batik class.
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11 Kokeb Pinard (right), of Koki Designs, explains the features of authentic Ethiopian clothing to
5 The Japanese Society of Kenya displays a
Shemsudin Robie (centre), Ethiopia’s Ambassador
large cloth with a message of consolation from
to Kenya, during the Ethiopian Cultural Exhibition.
shoppers and tenants of The Village Market to
Looking on is The Village Market PRO Janet Mbugua.
earthquake and tsunami survivors in Japan.
12 Toyota Kenya put their best wheels forward 6 Some of the origami puppets on sale during
during an activation at The Village Market.
a fundraiser for the earthquake and tsunami survivors in Japan. The fundraiser was organised
13 From Left: March De Jager, Global Manager
by the Japanese Society of Kenya.
of TWF Global, Tibor Zsadanyi, Director – Travel With Flair South Africa, Rupinder Sehmi, CEO
7 Hamed Ehsani (right), managing director
Travel Associates Ltd, Kenya and Declan Peppard,
of The Village Market, presents Francis Odali, of
Director, Simba Travel Care Uganda at the launch
the Recreation Department, with a certificate of
of TWF Global, an African Travel management
appreciation for being one of the most active
company that uses their database of corporate
savers of The Village Market SACCO.
travel agencies to provide quality travel service.
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