YOUR COMPLIMENTARY COPY October - November 2011
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Tribe Hotel launches signature Jiko restaurant Mille Collines
Celebrates anniversary
Arts Initiative The Village Market gives boost to famine relief
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Jambo!
Generous response to Kenya’s famine crisis
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Village News
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New Villager
Communicating with customers is what Zeus does best
silent auction in aid of hunger
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Well Being
stricken communities in
Constipation – the root of all diseases
Northern Kenya.
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Profiler
Pauline Akinyi, Cashier, Recreation Department
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Off the Shelf
Book Worm: A quick look at the latest bestsellers Reel News: A look at the latest releases For Seasons: Blockbusters on DVD
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Savour
Tribe Hotel launches signature Jiko restaurant
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Savour
Amadeus Bakery & Patisserie
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Feature – ‘Heart of Art’
Arts initiative by The Village Market gives boost to famine relief
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Virtuous Village
‘Heart of Art’ – The Village Market says thank-you
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Culture
PO Box 100-00621, The Village Market
We couldn’t have done it without you
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Village Diary
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Still Here
Mille Collines celebrates first anniversary
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Escape
Lamu Cultural Festival helps revive region’s economy
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Village Scene
‘Heart of Art’ in pictures
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Essential Contacts & Information
a painting by Onyis Martin titled City Diva. Onyis Martin was among the artists who donated paintings to The Village Market’s ‘Hearts of Art’ charity exhibition and
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Upcoming events
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WELCOME
Jambo!
Generous response to Kenya’s famine crisis
T
he past three months have seen Kenyans from
The Village Market says a big thank-you to everyone who
all walks of life rise up to assist their fellow
contributed in cash, kind or time to make these charitable
brothers and sisters overcome one challenge
efforts a success.
or the other. One of the most significant tests we had to brave as a country was the famine situation
This issue gives you a broad account through the eyes
in northern Kenya. We may have cowered in shame
of artist and art journalist Zihan Kassam on how The
or chosen to point fingers, but we stood united as
Village Market pulled off a unique charity event, bringing
a nation and in smaller units – families, friends and
together people from all walks of life.
even organisations. The Village Market heeded the worldwide call to do
Welcome
something and the management immediately came up
We also welcome New Villager Zeus Development and
with two campaigns. The first, ‘From Your Heart to Their
celebrate Mille Collines’ first anniversary at The Village
Plates’, saw shoppers, tenants, staff and even tourists
Market in Still Here. In Savour we feature Amadeus Bakery
donate food at our collection box outside Nakumatt.
and Patisserie as well as Tribe’s newly launched Jiko.
Those who preferred to donate cash did so by purchasing vouchers for KES 200, KES 500 and KES 1,000. Bonus
Take a look at our Off the Shelf listing of movies coming
Card Members traded their loyalty points for food.
soon at Starflix Cinemas and the DVD series available at Moviebuster. Keep up to date with our Village News and
Generous effort
Village Diary.
Through this small yet generous effort, we put together a
With kind regards,
pick-up load of foodstuff and over KES 100,000. But we didn’t stop there. In the second campaign, ‘Heart of Art’, artists and art lovers art pieces that were auctioned to the public, raising over KES 1.5 million used to purchase UNIMIX
Ann Gitari
- a highly nutritious corn/soya blend fortified with vitamins
Press Liaison Officer
and minerals that is targeted mainly at children under five,
ann@villagemarket-kenya.com
schoolchildren and pregnant and lactating mothers.
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NEWS
VillageNews Bowling alley facelift The Village Market bowling alley was closed for a four-day upgrade from 19 to 22 September. The upgrade is geared to improving the scoring system among other features. This was done to ensure that the bowling centre maintains international Brunswick standards. The next upgrade will focus on the lighting and general ambience of the facility. For further enquiries contact recreation on +254 (0)20 7123 141.
A bigger Zucchini store Your favourite grocery store, Zucchini, has expanded into a bigger store at The Village Market. Customers can now sample a wider variety of fresh fruit, vegetables, smoothies, juices and flowers among many other fresh groceries.
Heart of Art ‘Heart of Art’ was a charity art exhibition and silent auction organised by The Village Market in partnership with Kenya’s art community. This successful event, held from 8 to 12 September, saw over 75 artists and art lovers donate close to 140 art pieces valued at KES 4.6 million. The event raised KES 1,505,950. Once collected from the successful bidders, all proceeds will go to the food appeal in northern Kenya, via the Kenya Red Cross Society. The Village Market would like to thank everyone who participated in this worthwhile cause while saluting your appreciation of art and your compassion for other Kenyans.
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Now showing The Village Market cinemas are now up and running after new company Starflix Cinemas took over management of the cinema halls. Avid movie-goers can now look forward to a host of major motion pictures and the latest blockbusters. See our Reel News column for a list of some of the ‘must watch’ movies this season.
From Your Heart to Their Plates ‘From Your Heart to Their Plates’ was a famine relief initiative by The Village Market management that sought to mobilise donations, both in cash and in kind. This was in response to the red flag raised by the worst famine to befall the Horn of Africa. Starting on 1 August, the management received overwhelming support. Shoppers, tenants, staff and the general public participated by generously donating food and funds. Bonus Card holders willingly used their points to buy food. The management topped up this effort by contributing a percentage of the parking fee collection. The Village Market management would like to thank all shoppers, tenants, tourists and staff who gave to our food drive. Your generous contribution amounted to over KES 100,000 and a pick-up load of food that included maize flour, porridge flour, beans and rice. These cash and food donations will go a long way to assist famine-stricken communities in northern Kenya.
Imperial Bank opens Village Market branch Imperial Bank’s 17th and newest branch is now open at The Village Market, bringing you a range of personal and business products, money transfer services, competitive forex rates and excellent customer service. Come and experience royal treatment at the new Imperial Bank branch on the ground floor opposite Technology House.
iPad2 giveaway Eight lucky shoppers have a chance to take home an iPad 2 in an upcoming promotion for Bonus Card members. See press and posters for details and look out for the giveaway of a lifetime.
Blood drive Get ready to roll up your sleeves on 21 and 22 October at The Village Market blood drive. Let’s all play our part in helping to save lives and increase Kenya’s blood reserve. Give some today in order to get some, some day.
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NEW VILLAGER
Assistant complex manager Betty Musyoki welcomes Satnam Singh Channa of Zeus Development Company to The Village Market.
Communicating with customers is what Zeus does best Z
eus Development Company Ltd was
Any first-time customer at Zeus Development
established in 2009 in Nairobi to trade in
Company should look forward to a unique
Orange and Garmin brand products such
product offering and great customer service.
as telephones, satellite navigators, modems, phone cases and other accessories.
Zeus Development Company is open on weekdays from 8.30 am to 6 pm and on Saturdays from
The company’s Village Market outlet also provides
8.30 am to 1 pm.
internet and telephone repair services as well as a
Customer care With a keen focus on customer care, Zeus goes the extra mile to accommodate their clients’ needs. The company’s products and services attract a wide range of customers whose needs range from cordless house landlines to Smartphones, hand-held sat navs and worldwide maps to high-powered tactical torches.
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INFORMATION
service centre for Garmin satellite navigators.
Zeus Development Company Ltd 3rd Level, Next to Superbowl Tel: +254 (0)20 808 3001; +254 (0)20 808 2888 Cell: 0737 777 770; 0714 880 888; 0718 199 999; 0771 877 777 International Roaming Line: +44 7924 586 777 Email: zeusdevco@gmail.com
Constipation
- the root of all diseases A By Dr Komal Shah*
stagnant bowel or constipation is the centre of all diseases. It leads
to malformations of the lower part
of the belly, affects the digestive organs,
the stomach and intestines by its backward kick, and may lead to dyspepsia (pain or an uncomfortable feeling in the upper middle part of the stomach) and other conditions such as neurasthenia (a psychological disorder characterised by chronic fatigue and weakness).
How do I know if I am constipated? • On passing of bowel, it sinks to the bottom • When one has thin bowels with no clear motion • Always feeling lethargic (tired) • Abdomen is hard • Bad sleep • Headaches.
Studies prove that unnatural laxatives are harmful in the long run and can damage the intestines
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WELL BEING
Two functions are performed by the human body
The following treatment can be done:
throughout life. One is the absorption of the
• On waking up, take two glasses of warm water.
food one eats and the other is the elimination of
sweat and breath. When one is constipated, the
• Once a week observe a fast. Take ripe seasonal fruits only. Drink lemon water. Lemon is a natural cleansing agent. This way the body gets a chance to ‘house clean’ as less energy is consumed to digest the food.
elimination of foreign matter through the large
• Cleanse your intestines by colon therapy.
intestines is obstructed. As a result it rots and
• Consume more natural foods that are easy to digest. Take fresh fruits and seasonal vegetables in moderate quantities. At least for a month take your whole grain cereals (wheat, rice, maize fl our) only once a day and lentils and pulses once in 10 days.
toxic/foreign matter produced in the body. Both processes are necessary for the survival of the body. Elimination takes place through stool, urine,
toxins enter the bloodstream, causing damage to other organs of the body, hence the onset of diseases.
Causes • Wrong living and eating habits • Overeating • Eating when one is not hungry • Stress • Over-consumption of foods that enhance constipation (cereals, meat, lentils, refi ned and baked foods)
• White fl our and white sugar are sheer poisons. Eliminate them from your diet. White fl our products are deprived of the natural ferments and the hulls of the grain tend to form pasty, lumpy accumulation in the intestine. • Consume at least 2 litres of water daily. Avoid drinking water during meals. This interferes with the digestion process. Drink water half an hour before or after meals.
• Straining during bowel movement.
• Do not delay the urge to go to the toilet even for fi ve minutes.
Treatment
• Avoid reading newspapers and attending phone calls while passing a bowel. This increases constipation.
Often, people resort to unnatural laxatives as a quick remedy. But studies prove that unnatural laxatives are harmful in the long run and can
• If suffering from constipation, consume only fruit or fresh fruit/vegetable juice for breakfast.
damage the intestines. In course of time, the
• Take an Epsom salt bath once a week.
individual may develop appendicitis, colitis, etc.
• Wet a cotton cloth in normal water and totally wring it. Tie it on the abdomen three hours after every meal for about 20 minutes. Do this for about 14 days.
The Elixir Health Shop has a range of herbal teas such as anti-constipation tea, green tea and rooibos with senna. It also has a range of natural laxatives such as pure colon therapy (psyllium husk), total cleanse, colon and other natural remedies.
• Tame the anxious mind. Try some meditation or yoga. • Regular exercise in open fresh air is an absolute must.
Straining of stools is not advisable. The muscles weakened by straining, leading to the prolapse of the rectum and the development of piles. If the straining habit is continued it can also lead to colon deformation and hence development of diverticulosis, a condition in which small outpockets form on the colonic wall, like sacs.
INFORMATION
of the sigmoid colon and anus are considerably
*Dr Komal Shah is a naturopath, yoga therapist and nutritionist. Kindly email your questions to info@healthinyourhands.co.ke or telephone 0737 471300. Elixir Health Shop holds health talks once a month. For further inquiries visit:
ElIxIr HEAltH Level 2, Above Food Court Tel: +254 (0)20 712 0217 Email: elixirhealth@nbi.ispkenya.com
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Meeting new people
is what Pauline loves best Pauline Akinyi, Cashier, Recreation Department, Waterpark Area
I
f there was an award for the most
“It wasn’t easy to adjust,” says Pauline.
fi rst child was born. It was a busy season
culturally exposed person, Pauline
“In Tanzania, we learned everything
at the Recreation Area and Pauline was
Akinyi would take it unchallenged.
including math in Swahili. So I had to
heavy with child. “On that day I went
She may be quiet and sometimes shy,
repeat a class to catch up with the rest of
about my work as usual until I clocked
but she has a lot of experience of
my classmates.”
out,” she recalls. “Who would have
meeting and interacting with people from all walks of life.
thought I’d go to hospital that evening She adjusted fast and went on with her
and give birth to a beautiful baby girl?”
studies. Her ability to pass that test at such Pauline was born in Tanzania to generous
a young age would come to be refl ected
parents who taught their children the
later in her professional and personal life.
Maternity The management congratulated her and
virtue of giving. She recalls with nostalgia the pleasant environment she grew up in.
Fast forward to 1995 when Pauline’s
added an extra month to her maternity
“In Tanzania, everyone is like brother and
elder sister was working at The Village
leave.
sister,” she says.
Market. “I was still young then and I would come to visit my sister in what I
At her work station, Pauline knows that
Pauline would have liked to stay in her
thought was a very prestigious place to
honesty and understanding are her
country of birth, but her father preferred
work,” she recalls.
greatest assets.
Opportunity
“You have to be patient with customers
An opportunity came up for casual
activities they would like to engage in,”
workers to assist in The Village Market’s
she says. “Don’t expect the client to
Christmas promotion. Pauline submitted
always know what they want. Give them
her papers and was employed on a short-
time to make a choice.”
the education standards of Kenya and enrolled her in a boarding school in Kiambu.
when fi nding out what recreational
term basis. Afterwards, she was taken on as a gift shop assistant.
On her days off, she likes to spend time with her family. Unusually, Pauline, a
Soon, through her diligence and
Christian, is married to a Muslim.
honesty, she joined The Village Market management and by 1999 she was
“Back when we were friends, he [her
working as a cashier at the Waterpark.
husband] would always remind me to go to church even though he was Muslim,”
“I’ve faced a couple of challenges as the
she recalls.
years have gone by,” says Pauline. “But
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the biggest challenges somehow bear
Didn’t they face any objection to their
even bigger fruits.” She recalls the day her
‘unusual’ relationship?
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“My sister was against it, but she was just being her protective self,” says Pauline. “As for my husband’s family, they are certainly very understanding and, with time, everyone came to accept our union.” Her daughter is now 11 years old. Pauline doesn’t force her to subscribe to any particular religion. “She has a choice in the matter. She can wear a hijab if she wants to, or not at all.”
‘You have to be patient with customers when finding out what recreational activities they would like to engage in’ In future, Pauline would like to honour her father’s memory by helping others as he did. “It’s something he instilled in us, so much so that my elder sister has adopted two children,” says Pauline. Pauline is glad of the opportunity to serve customers at the Waterpark’s front desk. She says the lessons learned and the different people she meets continue to make her a better person.
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OFF THE SHELF
THE LAST RESORT: A Memoir of Mischief and Mayhem on a Family Farm in Africa Author: Douglas rogers Price: kES 1,400 Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Douglas Rogers is the son of white farmers living through that country’s long and tense transition from post-colonial rule. He escapes the dull future mapped out for him by his parents to one of adventure and excitement in Europe and the USA. But when President Mugabe launches his violent programme to reclaim whiteowned land and Roger’s parents are caught in the crossfi re, everything changes. Lyn and Ros, the owners of a backpacker lodge, fi nd their home and resort under siege, their friends and neighbours expelled and their lives in danger.
Book Worm A quick look at the latest bestsellers
SARASWATI PARK Author: Anjali Joseph Price: kES 960
FIRST COMES LOVE THEN COMES MALARIA: How a Peace Corps Poster Boy Won My Heart Author: Eve Brown-Waite Price: kES 1,400
Lakshmi and Mohan live in Saraswati Park, a quiet suburb of Bombay. While Mohan spends his days in the city, Lakshmi passes her time with small domestic tasks and her favourite TV soaps. Into their settled life arrives Mohan’s nephew, Ashish, an uncertain 19-year-old, struggling with himself and his place in the world. As Ashish becomes entangled in a risky affair, his aunt and uncle start to question the quiet rhythm of their lives.
Eve Brown’s dream is to join the Peace Corps and perhaps win a Nobel Peace Prize along the way. But she secretly fears she isn’t tough enough to survive the bug-infested jungle. Then she falls in love with John, a dashing Peace Corps recruiter whose do-gooder passions outshine her own.
ON BLACK SISTERS’ STREET Author: Chika unigwe Price: kES 960
Author: Arvind Vohora Price: kES 2,990 Commercial Wall, Urban or Street Art was popularised in the international art market by the work of artist Cheri Shamba (b 1956) from Kinshasa at an exhibition in Paris of Jean Pigozzi’s collection entitled ‘Magiciens de la Terre’. This art form has been widely collected by international curators and collectors in Congo, Uganda, Zambia and Nigeria but is less well known in Kenya. The photos in this book are an important archive of this dying art form.
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Four very different women have made their way from Africa to the red light district of Brussels. They have come to claim for themselves the riches they believe Europe promises. But when Sisi, the most enigmatic of the women, is murdered, their already fragile world is shattered.
AVAIlABlE At: INFORMATION
WALL ART IN KENYA
Westlands Sundries Level 1, Opposite Steers Tel: +254 20 7122437
JOHNNY ENGLISH REBORN
Reel News A look at the latest releases
Starring: rowan Atkinson, rosamund Pike and Dominic West Directed by: Oliver Parker Genre: Comedy Studio: universal Pictures Showing in: October 2011
Rowan Atkinson returns to the role of an accidental secret agent who doesn’t know fear or danger in this comedy spy thriller. In his latest adventure, the most unlikely intelligence offi cer in Her Majesty’s Secret Service must stop a group of international assassins.
WHAT’S YOUR NUMBER? Starring: Anna Faris, Chris Pratt and Chris Evans Directed by: mark mylod Genre: Comedy Studio: Contrafi lm, Showing in: October 2011
A woman looks back at the past 20 men she’s had relationships with in her life and wonders if one of them might be her one true love.
VIVA RIVA! Starring: Patasha Bay, manie malone, Hoji Fortuna, marlene longange Directed by: Djo munga Genre: Drama Studio: uFilm Showing in: October 2011
Riva is an operator, a man with charm and ambition in equal measure. Kinshasa is an inviting place. He and his sidekick pursue a secret cache of fuel they can sell for profi t. Of course, they’re not the only ones who want the stuff. Riva’s main nemesis is Azor, a crime boss in the classic style: big, decadent and brutal. He’s not a man to mess with, but his girlfriend, Nora, may just be the most seductive woman in all of DRC. Riva sees her dancing at a nightclub and it’s not long before Nora matches the fuel cache as a coveted object of his lust.
INFORMATION
WAtCH tHESE mOVIES At: Starfl ix Cinemas, The Village Market Level 3, Opposite Superbowl Tel: +254 720 602222
PUSS IN BOOTS Starring: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Zach Galifi anakis and Billy Bob thornton Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Fantasy Studio: Dreamworks Animated Film Showing in: November 2011
A story about the events leading up to the sword-fi ghting cat’s meeting with Shrek and his friends.
HAPPY FEET TWO Starring: Elijah Wood, robin Williams, Hank Azaria, Pink, Brad Pitt, matt Damon, Sofi a Vergara Directed by: George miller Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family, music Studio: Fox Studios Showing in: November 2011
Mumble the penguin has a problem: his son Erik, who is reluctant to dance, encounters the Mighty Sven, a penguin who can fl y.
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For Seasons Blockbusters on DVD
DEXTER Starring: michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter and lauren Vélez Genre: Crime, Drama, mystery, thriller
GLEE Creators: Ian Brennan, ryan murphy, Brad Falchuk Starring: lea michele, Jane lynch and matthew morrison Genre: Comedy, Drama, music
Meet Dexter Morgan. By day he’s an expert with the Miami police department. But by night he is a serial killer. Dexter is given a message by a guy referred to only as ‘The Ice Truck Killer’ who wants Dexter to play his game. Dexter is eager to take on this cat-and-mouse chase throughout Miami.
A musical comedy-drama TV series that touches on the high school glee club’s New Directions competing on the show choir competition circuit while its members deal with relationships, sexuality and social issues.
GAME OF THRONES Creators: David Benioff, D.B. Weiss Starring: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy Genre: Drama
BROTHERS & SISTERS Creators: Jon robin Baitz
Seven noble families fi ght for control of the mythical land of Westeros.
Starring: Dave Annable, Calista Flockhart and rachel Griffi ths
Following the lives of the Walker family after the death of William Walker, founder of Ojai Foods, on his daughter Kitty’s birthday, this story revolves around the problems of fi ve adult siblings, their mother, their uncle, spouses, children, lovers and personal lives and how they deal with their father’s unfi nished problems and reveal some of his secrets.
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Genre: Drama
tO BOrrOW OrIGINAl DVDs VISIt: Moviebuster, Level 1, Opposite Steers Tel: 0715 818774 or 0732 242294 Email: moviebusterkenya@gmail.com Web: www.moviebusterkenya.com
Savour
Tribe Hotel launches signature Jiko restaurant T
ribe Hotel completes the last
ageing the various cuts in-house to
shank in red wine and fried whole daaga
phase of its opening with the
produce the highest quality steaks.
from Lake Victoria, served with a fennel
launch of its signature Jiko
and orange salad and ugali-polenta.
restaurant on 17 October. Featuring
Jiko will feature one of the best wine lists
a unique menu with exotic dishes
in Africa, with hard-to-find wines from
created by its executive chef, Luca
boutique wineries in South America, Europe,
Molteni, Jiko will offer diners the very
Australia and South Africa. Knowledgeable
best of local meats and produce.
staff will be on hand to assist.
Seasonal menu The seasonal menu features a brand-new dessert with house-made sorbet and ice cream as well as favourites from around
Jiko’s kitchen will feature a new barbecue
Mark Somen, general manager of Tribe,
the world. The focus of the new menu is
technology called a vapour grill. The
said: “We are honoured to have Chef
simple, fresh and organic ingredients with a
grill plate has a bottom drawer that
Molteni as part of Tribe’s team. He
stores water. When the grill heats
brings such unique and interesting
up, the water vaporises, helping to
flavours to every dish he creates.”
creative and fun approach to presentation. Chef Molteni said of the new JIKO menu: “I always try to incorporate local and
tenderise the meat and create an even cooking surface. As grilled
Chef Molteni’s goal is to create a
simple ingredients and turn them into
meats are a staple of Kenyan
menu of his favourite dishes along
something special.”
with what he believes people are
point of the menu. Chef
looking for in today’s Nairobi. The
Molteni collaborates with
menu includes intriguing dishes
local farms to develop organic meats, while
with authentic local ingredients such as pork neck, veal
Tribe Hotel INFORMATION
cuisine, this will be a focal
At The Village Market Tel: +254 20 7200000 Right: Chef Molteni
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Amadeus Bakery & Patisserie A
feature of The Village Market
Turbo-boost your day with energy
Food Court is the newly
and vitamins: the Amadeus organic
renovated Amadeus Bakery &
wholemeal selection
Patisserie, offering Viennese desserts, organic rye breads and wholemeal
The main component of bread products
products for your well-being. The
is starch, an important part of our diet.
bakery offers a daily serving of fresh
Bread contains carbohydrates, which
bread made with the finest quality
give us energy. In addition, whole grain
ingredients.
products and especially rye-based bread contain an extra portion of B vitamins, vitamin E, fibre and a range of minerals to complete a balanced diet. Amadeus Bakery offers a range of organic
Also available at Amadeus is the frozen
rye breads made with pure natural
Forest Berry Mix. Order a tasty and
sourdough, outstanding not only for its
healthy serving of berry juice or enjoy the
health benefits but also for its rustic taste
fine Forest Berry mousse gateau.
and long shelf life. All the organic flour used has been grown in Kenya and stone milled to preserve the valuable minerals and vitamins in the flour.
Austrian Bread Week In the last two weeks of October Amadeus will mark Austrian Bread
Good things happen over a fresh cup of coffee The Amadeus Bakery & Patisserie has
Week. Look out for special offers and win a weekend for two at the Sunbird Lodge on Lake Elementaita, now a world heritage side.
a comfortable snack and coffee corner offering fresh oven-baked delicacies as to none in East Africa. In line with the bakery’s classical Viennese coffee house tradition and freshly brewed coffee is its news stand with the latest newspapers and periodicals. Start your day with a very affordable breakfast offer from KES 300.
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well as a tea and coffee menu second
Amadeus Bakery & PAtisserie Level 1, Food Court Tel: +254 20 7120339 Email: admin@austangcaterings.com
Asante Sana Series by Andrew Otieno
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feature - HEART OF ART
‘What this world needs is a new kind of army, the army of the kind’ Cleveland Amory
Arts initiative by Village Market gives boost to famine relief
‘H
eart of Art’ was an auction and exhibition organised by The Village Market. It began with a humble request to Kenya-based artists and art lovers to donate pieces of art that would be auctioned to raise funds for the famine victims in northern Kenya. >
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feature - HEART OF ART
Here, artist and journalist Zihan Kassam, an assistant co-ordinator of the project, tells how artists and art donors in Kenya helped raise KES 1.5 million.
creative team would undertake the endeavour. Granting the exhibition its name and agenda, Hamed Eshani, managing director of The Village Market, outlined the project and, because of its compassionate objective, it began to snowball, gaining support daily. The marketing team was the muscles behind
The first strokes
the event and the artists provided its character and spirit as we moved, with
Artists flashed up the stairwell cloaked
exhilaration, towards the grand opening.
behind canvases convulsing in colour. The Village Market management office
I joined the bandwagon at the embryo
was quickly becoming a window into the
stage. I met the creative team, who
hearts of benevolent Kenyan artists. The
didn’t know at the time, however, was that
truth is, at the time we received the first
another load of whimsical offerings was
as a project member. As we fed off each
donations, the exhibition did not have
fast approaching. In the next month, we
other’s enthusiasm, I decided to use my
an official name yet and, aside from a
would serve as a public station for exquisite
recent experience on the Kenyan art front to
genuine compulsion to assist, nothing
artists of all species. An honest call-out
liaise with the Kenyan painters I knew and
had been formalised.
welcomed my assistance and embraced me
by word of mouth had become news,
collect paintings from those who aspired
and news translated into tangible artwork
to lend a hand. I became immersed in the
Still, there the paintings were, convened
bequeathed from the heart. This display of
‘Heart for Art’ project and before long I had
in the creative team’s glass office. They
generosity was truly the ‘Heart of Art.’
a spot at editor Ann Gitari’s desk. Allan, the
were charming works, donated by artists
creative designer, was calling me ‘the intern’
who had obviously sacrificed part of their
Another revelation at the birth of the
income to give to the crisis. What we
venture was the zeal with which the
and the team giggled as Ann and I followed each other about recording the dimensions of paintings or documenting details for the catalogue. Over the next few weeks we gathered art from 75 donors.
The canvas Images from Turkana and other faminehit areas were finally being publicised. Millions of lives were in danger in the Horn of Africa. The media was full of graphic images from the scene and the situation could no longer be ignored. We saw the Kenya Red Cross Society cultivate an agenda for crisis intervention and seek funding for long-term solutions. We prayed to hear more on government initiatives. Extreme highs were followed by profound lows as good news was more often chased by bad. Pounding Away by Beth Kimwele
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Mother Cheetah & her Cubs by Ray Charles
by their generosity; but we also
to raise significant funds. On occasion,
wondered if we would be vulnerable
often delirious with the event details,
to unmet bids. Could we raise enough
our peaks went through the ceiling. We
to make a difference? We consoled
laughed as artists ignored deadlines,
ourselves with the thought that, even if
piling donations on the table. Walking
the funds we collected were less than
to the staff cafeteria, we were proud
anticipated, we would be saving lives
of our banners around the mall. On a
that might otherwise be lost.
weekend trip to Kitengela, we shared the highlights of the past week.
Blue by 12-year-old Finlay Roberts
Talking among the team and with several donor artists, it often seemed
My personal highlight was shutting
according to size and feel. Assistants
that we were internalising how dire the
the doors of the new exhibition hall,
James Gichimu and Paul Njoroge, with
situation was. Although we maintained
turning off my phone, taking off my
steel nails at the ready, good-naturedly
a positive and upbeat air, it hurt that
shoes and being in a roomful of vivid
tended to our requests as we took our
Kenyans just like us were undergoing
paintings. With space, silence and the
time contemplating what painting,
such an obviously preventable
task of creating harmony, I had joy
photograph or sculpture went where. We
misfortune. It was a tragedy, but also a
in my heart. I found myself with the
enjoyed placing the works in such a way
shame. This was not the first time we
bubbly Janet Mbugua, public relations
that guests could enjoy them without
witnessed fellow Kenyans, celebrated
officer, who helped me place the works
being baffled by their number.
for their unique culture and tradition, neglected and humiliated as they starved to death. Because precautions had never been taken seriously, history was repeating itself. It was our unspoken responsibility to keep each other’s spirits high. When one member felt low, the others picked them up. Marketing manager Dominic Mbugua made sure we focused on all we could do
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feature - HEART OF ART
crowd took on a life of its own and there was a jovial buzz all evening. The art, worth KES 4.6 million, inspired a total of KES 1.5 million in unique bids on the opening night. Artists included the talented Pascal Chuma, who was pleased to see that, whether his work sold or not, he had contributed to a project that would make a difference to the lives of the famine victims.
The palette All the art pieces donated to ‘Heart of Art’ had been produced prior to the call and we decided the exhibition should
Pointing Fingers by Moses Nyawanda
not be confined to a theme or a specific medium. We wanted to target as wide an audience as possible. Of the diverse
Opening night came like a tranquil
through various appeals at the mall. He
set of paintings, then, it was entirely
breeze. The paintings glowed under the
also thanked everyone who had made
coincidental that the subject matter of
lamps. Cocktail tables glistened and team
the exhibition a success.
my favourite work fell in line with the
members, complete with ‘Heart of Art’
spirit of the event. Nairobi-based Andrew
badges, were dressed impeccably and
Rosemary Mutunkei, partnership manager
Otieno, a student of the acclaimed
ready for the event. The doors opened
with the Kenya Red Cross Society,
Kenyan artist Patrick Mukabi, from the
and the visitors flowed into the exhibition
described the current situation in the Horn
GoDown Arts Centre, donated a sizeable
hall. Many guests were touched by the
of Africa and the recent efforts of the
painting from his Asante Sana series. It is
charity of those who had donated.
Red Cross to relieve the crisis. She was
a well composed semi-abstract executed
touched by The Village Market’s efforts to
in bold brushstrokes against a grainy
secure funding for the projects and said
backdrop of actual sand. Using earthy
they would make a big difference.
browns and warm orange tones, Otieno’s
The painting on the wall By half past seven, ‘Heart of Art’ was
mixed media image is of village children
heaving with cheerful guests. The team
‘Heart of Art’ had gained a momentum
in Turkana standing in line for food and
was toppling over in excitement. Bidding
that we couldn’t have predicted. The
water. The glaring sun highlights the
began before instructions could be given
faces and clothes of the children, giving
and we could hear the eager hustle
the picture an ethereal quality.
of rival bidders. Then, in a soothing voice, the MC, Barbara Petty, made the
Perhaps more in line with the premise
opening speech.
of the event, however, was Moses Nyawanda’s ‘Pointing Fingers’, a comical
Those in attendance were pleased to
oil painting of fat-bellied African
hear from Hamed Ehsani, who spoke
politicians in suits, pointing fingers at
about The Village Market’s founding
each other. Mimicking animal behaviour,
principles of social responsibility and its
according to the artist, their faces
commitment to the arts. He described the efforts by management over the past month to mobilise resources and food
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depict scrupulous rodents. Nyawanda Mavuli by Alex Mbevo
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was deeply touched by the agenda of the event. The topic of underprivileged
A key factor in the success of the event
‘glass office in the sky’ was worthwhile.
he explores throughout his work. On
was a managing director with confidence
As I move on to other arts projects, I will
the day I picked up his donation from
in his team who gave them the scope to
miss the vigour and commitment with
Kuona Trust Art Centre, we stared at the
be innovative. All thanks are due to Hamed
which we all worked together to raise
painting together and he acknowledged
Ehsani for his respectable management
funds for famine relief. With a collective
that I understood who the figures in
style. Another key factor was the attention
bid total of KES 1.5 million at the time of
the painting might be and how apt the
paid by each member to the finer details.
writing, I feel we have done something
It takes time and patience to design eye-
of significance. But, of course, the hard
catching advertisements, use effective
work still lies ahead.
Kenyans neglected by the system is one
image was for the exhibition. All in all, we met some 75 artists –
marketing, produce a balanced guest list
from 12-year-old Finlay Roberts from
and create personalised thank-you cards
As The Village Market wraps things up
the Lily Pond Arts Centre to upcoming
for every guest, donor and buyer; but
and prepares to make home deliveries of
Kenyan contemporary painters Dickson
these were the particulars that made for a
successful bidders, I would like to thank
Kaloki and Samuel Njoroge Njuguna to
graceful event. We were passionate about
everyone for their zealous participation.
the internationally acclaimed Tabitha
our goal and pushed ourselves to aim high.
In addition to the The Village Market
From the catalogue, to programmes, bid
management team, I am grateful to all the
who ignores family at public events. So
forms and invitations, everything had to
independent artists, as well as to those
when someone asked me what it was
have panache.
from the GoDown Arts Centre, the Lily
the first word that came to mind was
Having escaped from corporate life to
and the Bobea Art Centre, who made a
proficiency. Perhaps my feelings are
pursue a career on the Kenyan art scene,
difference to the lives of other Kenyans by
rooted in my history as a recruiter these
I was surprised to be enjoying my time in
donating their work. Special thanks to the
past eight years, but it was genuinely
the office again. With a good-humoured
donors who gave straight off their living
exciting to observe the expertise of
assistant marketing manager like Leah
room walls. And thanks, of course, to all
people well suited to their occupation.
Munya and an editor as exuberant as
the bidders. Enjoy your artwork.
For any project, when the team has
Ann Gitari, it was hard not to love the
the know-how, they can soar above
business scene again. And it was nice
expectations and become ingenious.
to know that all our hard work in that
wa Thuku, Peter Elungat and Patrick Mukabi. Donations varied significantly in size and sentiment. For example, Alex Mbevo’s heavily textured acrylic painting, ‘Mavuli’, is an image of a vendor under an umbrella, a tiny work with a European flair. ‘Maasai Ladies’, on the other hand, donated by Tom Mboya, is a gigantic acrylic painting with a very local feel. Geraldine Robarts, well known for her scenes of village life and nature, used the exhibition to showcase something a little different from her normal style in her more formal design, ‘Afrika.’
The forethought This year I met an irate yoga teacher, a reporter who told me not to worry about a misinformed public and a life coach
that made ‘Heart of Art’ such a success,
Pond Arts Centre, Kuona Trust Art Centre
We hope to see all of you at ‘Heart of Art’ 2012.
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VIRTUOUS VILLAGE
‘Heart of Art’ – The Village Market says thank-you
T
he Village Market was founded
gone to the Kenyan border as refugees and
silent auction and exhibition. By engaging
on the principles of social
need food urgently. Experts described the
a cross-section of Kenyan artists to raise
responsibility, with a keen
situation as the worst in 60 years.
with a focus on education, health
As a responsible citizen, The Village
community with an opportunity to unite
and the environment are among the
Market heard the call for support. On 1
around a deserving cause.
benefactors of The Village Market’s
August the management launched an
efforts.
appeal for resources and food under the
commitment to the arts. Projects
awareness and assistance for the famine relief, The Village Market presented the
title of ‘From Your Heart to Their Plates’.
Contributions We sincerely appreciate the contributions
Recently, organisations including the government, the Kenya Red Cross society
The shopping centre also contributed
from the generous artists, art galleries
and other international organisations and
KES 700,00 of the parking collections to
and art lovers who donated various
NGOs raised a red flag about the famine
the relief effort. Shoppers contributed by
pieces that were auctioned to the public.
situation in the Horn of Africa.
using points from the Bonus Card loyalty
The Village Market is also grateful to the
programme to buy food, while tenants
team that co-ordinated the event and to
and staff donated food and funds.
all who visited the show to bid.
crisis. The situation was made worse by the
‘Heart of Art’, which ran from 8 to 12
All proceeds from the auction will directly
millions facing hunger in Somalia who have
September at the Exhibition Hall, was a
benefit the relief effort in northern Kenya.
Corporates and individuals met to draw strategies with a view to addressing the
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CULTURE
We couldn’t have done it without you The Village Market thanks the following artists, art galleries, organisations and art lovers who were associated with the ‘Heart of Art’ silent auction and exhibition. Your generous donations and contributions made this event a success.
Art donors 1. Abeba Sirak 2. Alex Mbevo 3. Alfred Ng’ang’a 4. Alphonce Mimba 5. Andrew Otieno 6. Anne N. Mwiti 7. Beth W. Kimwele 8. Betty Musyoki 9 Bobby Pal 10. Charles Duke Kombo 11. Carol Mbugua 12. Charles Ngatia 13. Christopher Oywecha 14. Dennis Muraguri 15. Dickens G. Otieno 16. Dickson Kaloki 17. Dominique Thoenes 18. Edwin Kwalanda Wamoja 19. Elikana Ongesi 20. Esther Mora Oriku 21. Esther Mukuhi 22. Faranak Ehsani 23. Finlay Roberts 24. Geraldine Robarts 25. Goretti Kilungu 26. Gor Soudan 27. Hamed Ehsani 28. Irene Obiero Ouso
29. Jack Kaluva
58. Peter Kenyanya Oendo
8. GoDown Arts Centre
30. Janepher Awuor Emodo
59. Peter N. Mburu
9. Kalabash Selection
31. Jay Patel
60. Peter Osindi
10. Kilele Africa
32. John Kamuiru Njoroge
61. Phillipa Ndisi-Hermann
33. John Ndung’u
62. Ray Charles Mbugua
11. Kitengela Glass Research & Training Trust
34. K. Otieno
63. Robert Njoroge Gichanga
35. Katy Roberts
64. Ruth Nyakundi
36. Koki Zemed Pinard
65. Sammy Luthaya
37. Larry Esenerwa
66. Samuel Njuguna Njoroge
15. Lukagwa African Art & Jewellers
38. Lunyolo Pande
67. Silvia N. Gichia
16. Mambi Enterprise
39. Martin Chumbi
68. Stephen Njenga Waweru
17. Muriu Crafts
40. Mary Nthambi Mwaluko
69. Stuart Herd
41. Mike Kyalo
70. Tabitha Wa Thuku
18. National Museums of Kenya
42. Messelech Mekonnen
71. Tom Mboya
19. Nchi Yetu Heritage
43. Monica Otieno Odongo
72. Willie Wamuti Njoroge
20. Philemas Investments
44. Moses Muigai
73. Xavier Verhoest
21. Prinak Crafts
45. Moses Nyawanda
74. Yassir Ali Mohammed
22. Sunny Daze
46. Naftal Mageto Momanyi
75. Zihan Kassam
23. The Olbene Collection
47. Nani Croze
50. Onyis Martin 51. Pascal Chuma
1. Amazing Collections
52. Patricia Njeri
2. Bella Matata
53. Patrick Adoyo Milenye
3. Bobby Pal Photography
54. Patrick Kariuki
4. Bobea Art Centre
55. Patrick Mukabi
5. Darit Collections
56. Patrick Munyui Njau
6. Dere Mag
57. Peter Elungat
7. Gallery Watatu
49. Nuru Bahati
13. Kuona Trust Arts Centre 14. Lily Pond Arts Centre
24. The Resemble Project
Art galleries and other organisations
48. Nathaniel K Muturi
12. Koki Design
25. Wukenii Creations Special thanks to Tribe Hotel and Pomodoro for your catering and to Zucchini for the sweet grapes. Thank-you, of course, to all the bidders. Through your decision to bid, you made a donation towards the food appeal.
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Village Diary
VILLAGE DIARY
November 2011 9 to 13 November
Awakening: An Exhibition by Waithera Chege and Monika Rekhi
October 2011
time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall
6 to 16 October
11 to 13 November
time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall
time: 12 noon to 8 pm, Venue: Food Court
By DER & MAG / Meselec Abeba
A Weekend of Jazz and Fun
7 to 17 October
14 November to 7 January 2012
time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: Old Exhibition Hall
This promotion gives shoppers a chance to win fantastic prizes ranging from designer fashion wear to signature cosmetic products. From 13 November to 8 January, for every KES 1,000 spent at The Village Market, you are entitled to an entry coupon.
Pieces of Africa Exhibition
Kisii Artists – Sculpture Exhibition 21 to 22 October
The Annual Village Market Blood Drive time: 10 am to 4 pm, Venue: 3rd level It’s that time again in October when The Village Market’s shoppers, neighbours, tenants and staff roll up their sleeves to save lives. The two-day blood drive is conducted by the National Blood Transfusion Services in partnership with Bloodlink Foundation, a charitable trust with experience in recruiting corporate organisations and communities to its blood donor programme.
21 to 30 October
Colours & Culture Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall
21 to 31 October
Recycled Products Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: Old Exhibition Hall
29 October
The Village Market Halloween Party
Exhibition will feature pottery and paintings.
Jazztified Weekend
The Village Market Christmas Promotion
16 November
The Annual Bonus Card Cocktail time: From 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall
16 to 20 November
A Franny Simpson Art Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall
22 to 27 November
The East Africa Designers Gift Fair time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: Old Exhibition Hall By Designers in Development
December 2011 1 to 11 December
A Kalabash Selection Exhibition time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition Hall
This October, celebrate the biggest Halloween Party since the Dark Ages. On Saturday 29 October The Village Market opens its doors to all daring zombies, vampires, goblins and witches. Featuring the darkest house of horrors, the coolest rock bands, awesome DJ units and funky dance crews. A wonderful firework display will light up the sky and wake the very dead. Get your costumes ready for the scariest night of your life.
INFORMATION
time: From 6 pm till late
For more information about any of the events contact The Village Market Management: Tel: +254 (0)20 712 2488-90 Email: pr@villagemaket-kenya.com Facebook Page: The Village Market Twitter Handle: @VillageMarket
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STILL HERE
Mille Collines celebrates first anniversary
O
nce upon a time, two Spanish designers, Marc and Ines, decided to pilot their first collection in the
heart of Kigali, Rwanda. From there, Mille Collines was born – an eclectic mix of trend and tradition. In August 2010 their steps were directed to The Village Market in Nairobi where they opened Mille Collines’ first flagship store.
in the centre of Kigali, Rwanda. It is from there that all production activities are co-ordinated by
Timeless collections
specialised handcraft teams. It is also there that the new designs for each collection are created.
Mille Collines offers something very special to its clients. The quality of its creations is designed
Visit Mille Collines today and find something that
to reflect the strength and sensibility of Africa.
satisfies your unique taste.
Constantly seeking attention to detail with handmade finishing, the collections are timeless. Mille
Mille Collines
women to the moment and the fast-changing world of fashion. At the heart of Mille Collines is a hand-picked team of tailors forms and the atelier is situated
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INFORMATION
Collines makes a statement, seamlessly connecting
Level 1 Tel: +254 (0)714 301439 Email: sales@millecollines.es
www.millecollines.es or www.millecollines.blogspot.com
ESCAPE
Lamu Cultural Festival helps revive region’s economy
T
he Lamu Cultural Festival was founded in the wake of the El Niño phenomenon of 1997-1998. Lamu’s vibrant economy,
which relied on tourism, fishing and agriculture, suffered a huge setback. In an effort to revive the economy and restore the
There are musical performances by artists from
destination to its glory, 16 young entrepreneurs
the vulnerable and marginalised communities.
formed the Lamu Cultural Promotion Group
These are from civilisations that have influenced
in 2001 and organised the first Lamu Cultural
the Swahili culture.
Festival in August 2001. This inaugural festival took place in the same year that Lamu Old Town
Phoenix Safaris
The carnival now takes place over four days. Festivities are on Thursday with a local schools’ parade and the finals of the junior and senior football tournaments and Qasida recital in the evening.
INFORMATION
was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.
Level 2, Next to the New Exhibition Hall Tel: +254 20 7122254 or +254 20 2366161 Mobile: 0721 650889 or 0733261646 Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de
www.phoenix –safaris.de
Activities on water and land include dhow races, donkey races, swimming, canon races and
The Lamu Cultural Festival also helps raise
traditional dances. There are also Swahili bridal
awareness of socio-economic, cultural and
displays and poetry competitions, all promoting
environmental issues. This year, discussions
the heritage of the archipelago.
on traditional lifestyles will be of interest to the community in the light of the proposed development of a large port in the region. Do not miss the Lamu Cultural Festival from 24 to 27 November. As the event’s official travel partner, Phoenix Safaris is offering festival packages that include return flights to Lamu, airport taxis and return boat transfers in Lamu as well as two nights’ B&B accommodation in standard rooms. Choose from various hotels, guesthouses and resorts in Shela, Lamu Town and Manda Bay such as Stopover Guest House, Bahari Guest House, Msafini Hotel, Palm Beach House, New Lamu Palace, Kijani House, Lamu House, Majlis and many more.
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‘Heart of Art’ in pictures 1 The Village Market’s Peris Ngugi (left), PA to the managing director, with receptionist Jane Ndung’u at the ‘Heart of Art’ silent auction. In the background are a painting by Ray Charles entitled ‘Mother Cheetah and Cubs’ and a sculpture by Elikana Ongesi called ‘Father and Son’.
2 Hamed Ehsani, managing director of The Village Market, in conversation with Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei.
3 Dominic Mbugua, marketing manager of The Village Market, with artist and Kenyatta University lecturer Anne Mwiti, who donated two paintings, ‘Hesitation’ and ‘Tango With Me’.
4 Messelech Abeba (right) and Koki Zemed Pinard, of Koki Designs, who donated works to the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.
5 Dominic Mbugua, marketing manager of The Village Market, shares a light moment with Doreen Njau, senior officer in the communications and PR department of Imperial Bank.
6 Event MC Barbara Petty (left) shares a light moment with The Village Market’s Legal and Administration Manager, Shabnam Yusuf.
7 Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei delivers a speech at the event.
8 The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani, delivers a speech at the event.
9 From left: The Village Market’s press liaison
Ehsani, with operations manager Jamshid Yazmaidi.
15 The Village Market’s accountant, Roy Mboza, studies a painting by Tom Mboya entitled ‘Maasai Ladies’.
16 The Village Market’s operations manager, Jamshid Yazamaidi (left), with S.S. Jandu, director of Zucchini Greengrocers Ltd.
17 Event MC Barbara Petty at the microphone. 18 Art journalist and artist Zihan Kassam of the Resemble Project reads a speech on behalf of Joy Mboya of the GoDown Arts Centre.
19 The Village Market’s assistant complex manager, Betty Musyoki, in conversation with guests at the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.
20 Hamida Ebrahim (right), manager of The Village Market branch of Carlson Wagonlit Travel, with fellow guest Koki Zemed Pinard at the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.
21 The Village Market’s senior accountant, Carol Mayende (left), with human resources assistant Veronica Kabugi.
22 Artist Nuru Bahati shares a light moment with The Village Market’s Bonus Card representative, Trizah Moraa. Nuru donated two pieces of art, both entitled ‘Heaven’.
23 Artist Pascal Chuma (extreme left) and a fellow
officer and editor, Ann Gitari, with Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei and Emergency Operations Centre co-ordinator Juliet Khisa.
artist talk to another guest about their art styles. Pascal, who represented the Bobea Art Centre, donated three pieces of art entitled ‘My Dream Will Never Die’, ‘Holiday Vacation’ and ‘Strength of a Widow’.
10 From left: The Village Market’s PR officer, Janet
24 Mr and Mrs Aart, guests at ‘Heart of Art’ admire
Mbugua, PA to the MD Peris Ngugi, assistant marketing manager Leah Munyua, receptionist Jane Ndung’u and assistant complex manager Betty Musyoki.
11 The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani (left), in conversation with S.S. Jandu, director of Zucchini Greengrocers Ltd.
12 Event MC Barbara Petty (left) shares a light moment 21
14 The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed
with Koki Designs proprietor Koki Zemed Pinard.
a painting by Ruth Nyakundi titled Sweat, Blood and Tears.
25 From left: Kenya Red Cross PR officer Nelly Muluka, head of legal affairs Lawrence Orowe, The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani, financial controller Depak Ghosh, marketing manager Dominic Mbugua and assistant marketing manager Leah Munyua during the flag-off of more than seven tonnes of food items purchased with proceeds of the ‘Heart of Art’ auction.
13 From left: Kenya Red Cross Partnership manager Rosemary Mutunkei, The Village Market’s marketing manager, Dominic Mbugua, Tribe Hotel general manager Mark Somen and The Village Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani, catch up on the evening’s events.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Essential Contacts & Information All Times News Stand
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Tel: +254 20 7120263-346 0710 60235 / 0737 800170
Chase Bank Monday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pm Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm Sunday: 11 am to 2 pm
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Tel: +254 20 7122905 0722 510343 / 0734 510343
Tintoria Dry Cleaners Monday to Saturday: 7 am to 7 pm Sunday: Closed
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Tel: +254 20 7122254 / 7121942
Tel: +254 20 7200000
Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de
Email: tribe@villagemarket-kenya.com
Diamond Trust Bank
Post Office
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Monday to Friday: 9 am to 1 pm Saturday: 8.30 am to 5 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 11 am to 5 pm
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Tel: +254 20 7121830 / 0735 764673
Tel: +254 20 7122126 / 7120733 +254 20 7122901-473
Tel: +254 20 7124172
Tel: +254 20 7122270 / 7122271 / 2357982 / 0711 300003 / 0733 440074 Email: info@dtbkenya.co.ke
Prime Cuts Butchery Monday to Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm
Zucchini Greengrocers
Tel: +254 20 2199300 / 3513506
Tel: +254 20 7120403
Email: butchery@primecuts.co.ke
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Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 11 pm Friday to Sunday: 9 am to 12 midnight
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm
Email: mgrvillage@nakumatt.net
Tel: +254 20 7121581-419-548 +254 20 2774224 Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm
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