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SOMETHING GORGEOUS
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MORGAN MURANDA Calm and Steady – The Perfect VIP Driver
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A PUBLICATION OF
Village Beat
August - September 2013
CONTENTS 3 JAMBO Good things come to those who wait… 5 Five Minutes with... Music stars join forces to help boys’ home
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7 Village News 8 Profiler Morgan Muranda, the perfect VIP driver 10 Feature More great features on way for Market shoppers Published by:
THE VILLAGE MARKET
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12 Off the shelf 12 Book Worm 13 Reel News 14 Village Scene
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16 Well Being Pioneering diet plan is all the rage now 18 Social Responsibility 20 STILL HERE New-look pharmacy puts focus on customers 23 Kaya Spa Well-being is more than skin deep 24 Escape Specialist Bunson division will focus on safaris
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27 Tyre Tips For 4x4 bliss, get the right ‘shoes’ 28 Village Mom The perfect hang-out for lively teens 29 Village Diary 30 A-Z of Village Market 32 Essential contacts
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Welcome
JAMBO!
Good things come to those who wait…
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ou might have noticed – and we do admit – that we are going through an awkward phase. After overhauling the Food Court, our next phase of renovations is necessary.
We want to create a modern shopping complex for you; one with more parking, cooler shops, tastier restaurants and everything else you love. As the French aristocrat, writer, poet, and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote: “I must endure the presence of a few caterpillars if I wish to become acquainted with the butter-
flies.” So we ask you to kindly bear with the dust, the drilling and the droves of trucks hauling construction material to and from The Village Market. It will soon be over. In this issue of ‘Village Beat’ our Village Mom, Kamal Kaur, returns after a long hiatus with something for the teens. Our sensual contributor, Amondi Buyu, goes skin deep at Kaya Spa while Reema Doshi goes off-road with some 4x4 tyre tips. Why is everyone talking about Dr Simeons’ hCG weight loss programme? Our Well Being column tells you precisely why and how you can lose that extra weight. Staying on that health beat is Belladonna Health Services. It’s not just a pharmacy any more but a clinic and delivery service as well. Your trusted travel agent, Bunson Travel Services, introduces Bunson Safari, providing holidaymakers with carefully planned safaris, leisure packages, sport and event packages within Kenya, Africa and the rest of the world. Read all about this in our Escape column. We have some exciting events for the coming months beginning with the Nairobi VIP Candy Store Fair and the annual Kitenge Festival. Also look out for Garden World, a three-day event showcasing garden furniture, landscapers, plants and outdoor accessories. It’s set to be an exciting, sunshiny season. So come out and shop or dine at The Village Market. And when you’re at home, check out our new-look website (www.villagemarket-kenya.com) and tell us what you think. We love hearing from you!
Ann
Always
Ann Gitari
Assistant Marketing Manager The Village Market ann@villagemarket- kenya.com
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Five minutes with
Music stars join forces to help boys’ home
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usic stars across the spectrum, from opera to jazz, met up at The Village Market to raise funds for a boys’ home in Nairobi.
The Poperazzi Charity Concert was held at Tamambo
Bar & Grill on 9 August to raise funds for the Ahadi Boys Home Education Fund. The Kenyan international opera stars Rhonda Odeng and Zak Njoroge were performing alongside the American rhythm and blues singer Aimée Crowl. A jazz trio performed with Aimée Crowl. The Poperazzi Concert introduced a fusion of opera, pop and jazz for the first time in Kenya and was an exciting evening for music lovers. The line-up included: • Rhoda Odeng: Kenya’s international opera star, with a career spanning over 20 years. She has performed at the National Presidential Prayer Breakfast in Washington, DC, the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony for the late Prof Wangari Maathai, and Glyndebourne Opera Festival in England. She has also performed with orchestras and musicians in North America, Asia and Europe. • Zachariah Njoroge: Zak has performed in concerts and with orchestras in Europe, Kenya, and at Carnegie Hall in New York. A scholarship recipient of Buchmann-Mehta School of Music Programme for Outstanding Foreign Students, Zak is an inspiration to young Kenyan musicians. • Aimée Crowl: The R&B singer released her first album in 2007. She was performing solo and in duet with the opera stars. • Nduati Kareithi: One of Kenya’s most talented pianists, Nduati has performed with many musicians in Kenya and previously with both Rhoda and Zak.
More information To donate visit: www.ahadifamilykenya.org
To join the Friends of Ahadi Boys, contact Mrs Anne Schofield on +254 718 508815 Email: kisumu2@gmail.com
The event was organised by Joe Waweru, an alumnus of Ahadi Boys, and was sponsored by the Tamarind Group, Schofield & Associates Advocates, Technology House and The Village Market and its management.
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Village News
where’s My FAvOurite shOP?
Outlets relocation
Some favourite shops have been relocated to allow new construction work in the rooftop parking area: • Kwanza Leather Shop has been relocated next to Nairobi Sports House at the Second Level • AA Driving School is next to Salon Malibu at the Third Level • Vet Clinic is next to NIC Bank
News For up-to-date news and information, join us online: Facebook: The Village Market Twitter: @VillageMarket
new weBsite OFFers useFul DAtA The Village Market management has launched a new blog format website. It has more graphics and is linked to other websites and social media pages. It also lists all outlets and recreational facilities at The Village Market. There are links to the Tribe Hotel website and the online version of ‘Village Beat’. www.villagemarket-kenya.com Tell us what you think by emailing: admin@villagemarket-kenya.com
suPer cheF wins Kes 200,000
• Maasai market vendors are trading every Friday at Hill-Side Parking next to the water slides.
nAirOBi viP tO hOst KeynOte shOws Nairobi VIP will be hosting two major events at The Village Market. The Candy Store Fair on 7 September will be a devoted to the confectionery and snacks industry, while the annual Kitenge Festival on 19 and 20 October will be a showcase for African kitenge fabric and African culture involving music, food, fashion and art. Entrance is free. For more information contact nairobivip@gmail.com
The newly refurbished Food Court hosted a Super Chef contest in June in partnership with Radio Africa Group 106.9 East FM. Six amateur contestants battled it out during the semi-finals and finals. The winner, Ashwinder Sokhi, from Kisumu, received KES 200,000.
villAge MArKet rOcKs tO MOtOwn BeAt Fans of popular music converged on Tamambo Bar and Grill at The Village Market for ‘Motown in Nairobi’, an open-air evening of sultry performances by celebrated artists. June Gachui presented a great musical line-up consisting of the band Different Faces, Angie Gachui, Denis Gordon, James Gogo, Patricia Kihoro and Chris Bitok.
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Calm and steady - The perfect VIP driver Morgan Muranda
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Profiler
C
ool, calm, collected: three words that
are also raising two boys they adopted from
describe Morgan Muranda. Nothing
Morgan’s late sister.
seems to surprise him or get on his
“If I had it my way, I would want to spend
nerves. He is a paced gentleman and if it’s
every minute with my wife and children, but
not in his gait, it’s in his voice – a raspy yet
I must work hard to give my children a good
soothing and accommodating sound. Lest
education,” says Morgan.
you think Morgan is a yoga instructor at The
How does Nancy cope with his late hours?
Village Market, he is, in fact, the official driver
“After 30 years of marriage, it’s safe to say
of managing director Hamed Ehsani. Owing to the sensitive nature of Morgan’s job, it is inevitable that he should take on a composed predisposition. Before he joined The Village Market, Morgan had been a technician and driver with a prestigious company in Nairobi. The job had taken him all over Africa on various assignments. The company later offered Morgan a position at its branch in the Rwandan capital, Kigali. “I had to decline the job in Rwanda because
“When I am driving the MD, it feels like I have the entire Village Market in the car” that my wife understand the demands of my job. Three days after our wedding, I had to
I didn’t want to be away from my family,” says
leave for a work assignment that took an entire
Morgan.
month.” His children also have to work with their
Sensitive
father’s schedule. They look forward to seeing
It was this turn of events that led to him being
weekend.
hired by The Village Market in 1999. The
him at the breakfast table, especially over the Morgan is a member of the Baha’i faith,
bowling hall was being built at the time and the
having learned about it in high school. He has
company needed a driver to ferry the techni-
taught others about the faith in Kenya, Zambia,
cians home, sometimes late at night.
Tanzania and Uganda. During our interview, he
“I also ran errands at the office, often assisting the accounts department with banking
read from a page of the ‘Epistle to the Son of the Wolf’:
and other minor transactions,” recalls Morgan.
“And if thine eyes be turned towards justice,
Eventually, in 2008, he rose to the position
choose thou for thy neighbour that which thou
of managing director’s driver. Morgan doesn’t
choosest for thyself. Humility exalteth man to
underestimate the sensitive nature of his job.
the heaven of glory and power, whilst pride
“When I am driving the MD, it feels like I have
abaseth him to the depths of wretchedness and
the entire Village Market in the car. I have to
degradation.”
be very careful. I moderate my speed, unless otherwise advised.” While others would be nervous in such
Disciplined
a situation, Morgan takes it in his stride. His
Morgan says that when he retires he would like
flexibility and professionalism come in handy
to carry on sharing the message of the Baha’i
and he is able to match his schedule with the
faith so that it can transform others as it has
managing director’s programme. Speaking of
transformed him.
his boss, Morgan notes that Mr Ehsani is a busy man, but that he is also humble. “Our MD doesn’t boss his staff around. When he wants to send me on an errand, for instance,
“I would also like to do some farming on my small farm back at home, just to make ends meet and care for my family,” he says. As a word of encouragement, Morgan asks
he always says: ‘Morgan, can you do me a
drivers in other organisations to find joy in their
favour?’ His humility is an example to me and the
work and not to look down on others.
rest of the staff as to how we should treat others. Away from the demands of his job, Morgan
“It doesn’t matter the position you are in or how much you earn,” he says. “What matters is
enjoys spending time with his family. He and his
how disciplined you are, as prosperity comes
wife Nancy have three daughters and a son and
from discipline.”
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Feature - Awkward phase
MOre greAt FeAtures On wAy or Market shoppers
T
f
he Village Market has begun
rises to match these high
an ambitious multi-phase
standards,” he said.
redevelopment project to
upgrade and improve its offering.
Mr Ehsani also pointed to the 2011 Taste Awards – when
The first phase of redevelopment –
The Village Market clinched the
an overhaul of the central Food Court
award for Best Food Court – as
area – is nearing completion. After
a challenge for the shopping
significant renovations, the new-look
complex to do even better.
Food Court is now the most talked-
“We have come to be known
about eating destination in Nairobi.
as a market leader in our Food
It has taken a few months to get the
Court design,” he said. “While
job done in the face of various chal-
we appreciate the honour, we
lenges, not the least of which was the
cannot afford to sit back and
heavy rain that pounded the country in
let that get to our heads.”
October and November. Indeed, the Food Court is
Tasteful
vibrant, with diners thronging
Work on the site nevertheless went
ence the modern setting with
ahead as scheduled. Among its many
its wide choice of international
state-of-the-art fittings, the tastefully
restaurants.
designed Food Court now features
the venue each day to experi-
Exciting
said Mr Ehsani. “We hope to create
features, new lighting, a state-of-theart sound system, infra-red heaters,
The second phase of renovations has
opportunities and a renewed sense of
new furniture, more plants and flowers
begun at the covered parking area.
place for Nairobi. Our goal has always
and improved access and ramps for
Improvements in this second phase
been to drive the retail industry in
disabled customers.
will include additional parking, an
Kenya and be at the forefront of inno-
enhanced Nakumatt and new retail
vation within our sector.”
new tiles, Ferrari sails, new water
outlets above the current Nakumatt facility. “This is an exciting time for The
more business and employment
The extensive upgrade and modernisation plans will affect the current recreation operations, with the closure
Village Market,” said Mr Ehsani. “Our
of the water park, mini golf, cinemas
redevelopment plans will transform the
and bowling facilities to make way for
complex and provide shoppers with an
the construction project.
even more enjoyable experience.” Future redevelopment plans, due
The upgraded facility will provide exciting new recreation options
to begin later this year, include 35
for children and young adults. The
modern retail outlets and more restau-
management and board of directors of
said the renovations could not have
rant outlets as well as an overhaul of
The Village Market are committed to
happened at a better time. “A number
the centre’s recreation facilities.
providing the best possible shopping
Managing director Hamed Ehsani
of high quality restaurants are coming
“Our redevelopment plans are
experience as part of the overall
to The Village Market and we found it
consistent with the growth of Nairobi
advancement of the retail industry in
necessary to ensure the Food Court
in general and our area specifically,”
Nairobi.
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“This is an exciting time for The Village Market” Top spot for shopping The Village Market is East Africa’s largest shopping and recreation complex, with over 380,000 sq ft of retail space, more than 20 restaurants and the multi-award-winning Tribe Hotel. This leading openair shopping mall has won a design award from the International Council of Shopping Centres.
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Off the Shelf
BOOK wOrM AL-SHABAAB ON SOMALIA: The History and Ideology of a Militant Islamist Group (2005-2012) Author: Stig Jarle Hansen Price: KES 4,250
Since early 2007 a new breed of combatants has appeared on the streets of Mogadishu and other towns in Somalia: Al-Shabaab, or ‘The Youth’, the only self-proclaimed branch of Al-Qaeda to have gained acceptance (and praise) from Ayman al-Zawahiri and ‘AQ central’ in Afghanistan. An offshoot of the Islamic Courts Union, which spilt in 2006, Al-Shabaab has imposed Sharia law and is heavily influenced by local clan structures within Somalia itself. It remains an infamous and widely discussed, yet little-researched and poorly understood, Islamist group. Hansen’s remarkable book attempts to go beyond the media headlines and simplistic analyses based in alarmist or localist narratives. Al-Shabaab emerges as a hybrid Islamist organisation that combines a strong streak of Somali nationalism with the rhetorical obligations on international jihadism, thereby attracting a not insignificant number of foreign fighters to its ranks.
THE GHOSTS OF HAPPY VALLEY: Searching for the Lost World of Africa’s Infamous Aristocrats Author: Juliet Barnes Price: KES 1,900
‘Happy Valley’ came to be a byword for hedonistic excess. The nickname give to the Wanjohi Valley in the Kenya Highlands, it commemorated the small community of affluent white expatriates who settled there between the wars. Happy Valley became infamous under the influence of troubled socialite Lady Idina Sackville, whose life was told in Frances Osborne’s best-selling ‘The Bolter’. The era culminated in the notorious murder of the Earl of Erroll in 1941, the investigation of which laid bare the decadence and irresponsibility of Happy Valley, chronicled in another bestseller, James Fox’s ‘White Mischief’. Juliet Barnes, who has lived in Kenya all her life and whose grandparents knew some of the Happy Valley set, decided to find out. A book set alongside such singular evocations of Africa’s strange colonial history as ‘The African House’ and ‘The Zanzibar Chest’, ‘The Ghost of Happy Valley’ is a mesmerising blend of travel narrative, social history and personal quest.
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A STREET CAT NAMED BOB Author: James Bowen Price: KES 900
When James Bowen found an injured ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet. Yet James couldn’t resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom-cat, whom he christened Bob. Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other’s troubled pasts. ‘A Street Cat Named Bob’ is a moving and uplifting story that will touch the heart of anyone who reads it.
I DON’T EAT BLACKS! The Life of Richard O. Ondeng Author: Ingvard Wilhelmsen Price: KES 1,200
While studying in the United States in the early 1960s, Richard Ondeng went out to eat at a restaurant in Kansas after attending a church service. The waiter blocked them at the door, saying: “We don’t serve blacks.” Jokingly, Richard responded: “That’s fine. I don’t eat blacks.” Not knowing how to respond, the waiter let Richard and his friends in. That incident sums up Richard’s character and his determined Christian faith. Born and raised in Siaya, Richard studied at Maseno and then at Kagumo Teachers’ Training College before serving as a headmaster and later supervisor of schools. He rose to the position of secretary of the Christian Churches Educational Association (CCEA) and later deputy general secretary of the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK). Richard also served as the secretary of the National Pentecostal Church on Valley Road during the formative years. This biography of Richard Ondeng’s life shows a man who was committed to his faith in God, who loved and cared for his wife and children and who had a passion for education in Kenya, especially for girls. His story of quiet determination and standing up for the truth will be an inspiration for many.
Books available at:
Westlands Sundries Level 1, Opposite Steers Tel: +254 20 7122437 Email: wsundries@nbi.ispkenya.com
Off the Shelf
reel news THE SMURF 2 (IN 3D) Starring: Hank Azaria, Neil Patrick Harris, Jayma Mays Director: Raja Gosnell Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family Studio: Columbia Pictures Showing: August 2013
The evil wizard Gargamel creates a couple of mischievous Smurf-like creatures called the Naughties that he hopes will let him harness the all-powerful, magical Smurf-essence. But when he discovers that only a real Smurf can give him what he wants, and only a secret spell that Smurfette knows can turn the Naughties into real Smurfs, Gargamel kidnaps Smurfette and brings her to Paris, where he has been winning the adoration of millions as the world’s greatest sorcerer. It’s up to Papa, Clumsy, Grouchy and Vanity to return to our world, reunite with their human friends Patrick and Grace Winslow, and rescue her.
2 GUNS Starring: Mark Wahlberg, Paula Patton, Denzel Washington Director: Baltasar Kormákur Genre: Action, Comedy, Crime Studio: Boom Entertainment Showing: August 2013
A drug enforcement agent and an undercover naval intelligence officer who have been tasked with investigating one another find they have been set up by the Mob – the very organisation the two men believe they have been stealing money from.
GROWN UPS 2 Starring: Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade Director: Dennis Dugan Genre: Comedy Studio: Columbia Pictures Showing: September 2013
After moving his family back to his home town to be with his friends and their children, Lenny finds out that between old bullies, new bullies, ‘schizo’ bus drivers, drunk cops on skis and 400 costumed party crashers, sometimes crazy follows you.
THIS IS THE END
Watch these movies at:
Starflix Theatres, The Village Market Level 3: Opposite Superbowl Tel: +254 716 883872 Facebook: Starflix Twitter: @Starflix
Starring: James Franco, Jonah Hill, Seth Rogen Director: Evan Goldberg, Seth Rogen Genre: Comedy, Fantasy Studio: Columbia Pictures Showing: September 2013
While attending a party at James Franco’s house, Seth Rogen, Jay Baruchel and many other celebrities are faced with the apocalypse.
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Pictorial
Village Scene 1 (From right) Bonus Card member Andrew Ndegwa and his son Gico receive a holiday
package from Nicole Thakar and Jackline Njau of Carlson Wagonlit Travel. Mr Ndegwa was among the winners in the Bonus Card Father’s Day competition in June.
2 (From right) The Village Market’s public relations officer, Janet Mbugua, presents shoppers with seedlings during The Village Market’s activities to mark World Environment Day.
3 The Village Market’s gardening team and marketing manager Dominic Mbugua plant
seedlings at Karura Forest during activities to mark World Environment Day on 5 June. Looking on is Oscar Ndung’u of the Recreation Department.
4 Village Market staff with the Hon. Ken Okoth (second from left), the Kibra constituency MP, during the Little Prince fund-raising dinner at the Windsor Golf Hotel & Country Club. (From left) Protus Chibinga, Celestina Ndunda, Peris Ngugi and Carol Mayende.
5 Semi-finalists in the Super Chef contest at The Village Market. (From left) Tanay, Tarah, Komal, Ashwinder and Mohamed.
6 Members of staff from The Village Market and from Medisel Kenya Ltd pictured at the
Shah Free Eye and ENT Camp held at the Thika District Level 5 Hospital. The camp was partly sponsored by The Village Market.
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Well Being
PiOneering Diet PlAn
is all the rage now
Why is everyone talking about Dr Simeons’ hCG weight loss programme?
• Because it works for everyone
• Rapid, safe weight loss in all the right places • You’ll keep it off, too
• And now it’s available in East Africa Email or visit the Elixir Health Shop. The in-house qualified nutritionist is on hand to give you advice.
Elixir Health
Level 2, Above Food Court Tel: +254 (20) 7120217 Email: elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com
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T
he hCG weight loss
programme works. It’s that simple. It is
weight, you need a sustained workout
programme is one of the
considered one of the fastest ways to
programme. Ideally, set aside one hour
world’s best-known weight
lose weight and keep it off.
per day, four to five days per week.
loss programmes because it’s effective, safe and easy. There is possibly no better way to shed unwanted and unhealthy pounds
Not all weight loss programmes are equal. The nutritionists at Elixir Health
4. Workout intensity
Shop are there to see you through to
When you go to the gym, you need
full success. The instructions, shopping
to work out intensely to lose weight
quickly. Many people face obesity problems now. High blood pressure, diabetes and other weight-related problems are becoming common. People are more and more aware of their state of health – particularly
The nutritionists at Elixir Health Shop are there to see you through to full diet success
their weight and fat percentage.
list and other materials, along with
faster. Try and interchange between
Some will pay a fortune to lose weight
support, are most important. The
the jogger, the bike and the cross
while most will try hard to keep from
proven instructions and daily personal
trainer. That way you will get one hour
becoming overweight.
support are the means to great
of good cardio all over your body,
success.
which is ideal for weight loss.
Success
You will benefit from the personal guidance, step-by-step instructions,
5. Keep it fun
Dr Simeons’ hCG weight loss
shopping lists, etc. It is a fail-proof diet
One of the main reasons people fail to
programme has become a leader
package. Ask for this programme from
achieve sustained weight loss is that
in the weight loss industry and not
Elixir Health Shop. The in-house quali-
they fail to maintain their workouts
fied nutritionist is available to give you
because they get bored. Try and keep
advice.
it fun and original by incorporating
just a fad. The hCG diet was pioneered by Dr Albert T. W. Simeons in the early 1950s and has gained a steady momentum ever since. Many people have had success with
Seven tips for losing weight
different methods such as skipping, boxing, outdoor running, outdoor biking or swimming. This way, you can
1. Eat healthy
keep your workouts new and inter-
The diet plays a key role in any weight
esting while managing to work out
loss programme. You can exercise
different muscles.
every day and fail to lose weight if you
the Dr Simeons
continue to eat the wrong foods. It is
6. Resistance training
weight loss
important to eat three healthy meals
Most fitness experts agree that
programme.
a day. Include salads and lean meat.
combining cardio with resistance
Since 2000 it
Remember, calories count, so the basic
training is the best way to achieve
has achieved
formula of ‘calories in, calories out’ still
sustained weight loss. Just because
the status of
applies. Weight loss means achieving a
you are trying to lose weight doesn’t
a diet craze,
net calorie deficit.
mean you can’t lift weights to bulk up your upper muscles mass. Use the
featuring on hundreds of TV
2. Snacking
weights and bench press to improve
shows including
Replace snacks with healthy choices
the upper body. Creatine is a health
Fox News, NBC,
such as dried fruit, a cup of green tea
supplement that has been used
Oprah, CBS and
and other herbal teas or vegetables.
successfully to give more energy and
Vegetables are good because they are
power to lift weights.
in Kevin Trudeau’s best-selling book, ‘The Weight Loss
filling, high in nutrients and fibre and low on calories.
The reason for this explosive growth is that Dr Simeons’ hCG weight loss
7. Motivation Set yourself small targets every two
Cure’. 3. Working out
weeks instead of one big target. This
Break the habit of coming home from
makes it look much more achievable.
work, watching TV and then having
Losing weight on a sustainable basis
dinner. To be successful in losing
requires a lot of motivation.
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Social Responsibility
Sowing the seeds of good conservation The Village Market management organised a special giveaway to mark World Environment Day. About 1,000 happy shoppers and visitors received indigenous tree seedlings from The Village Market management with a promise to give the seedlings a home and thus contributing to world conservation.
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Social Responsibility
Charity event in aid of Little Prince School
Sight camp is big success thanks to fundraisers There was an overwhelming turnout of patients for this year’s outreach sight camp project at Thika District Level 5 Hospital from 26 May to 1. The Shah Free Eye and ENT Camp was funded by the Amrita
The Little Prince School in Kibera has come
Centre and Nairobi’s MJF Balaji Lions Club with support from Medisel
on by leaps and bounds, offering the most
Kenya Ltd.
disadvantaged and deserving pupils in
Collaborating with the local doctors and nurses, Vision Beyond
Nairobi’s renowned Kibera slum district a
Borders, an international volunteer organisation, sent seven eye
premium education free of charge.
specialists from Spain who concentrated on treating eye cataracts
With the motto ‘What is essential is invisible to the eyes’, the school, originally made of iron sheets, was built as a permanent
and other ENT complications. Patients were provided with visual aids such as sunglasses after the eye surgery. The Shah Free Eye and ENT Camp has run for 34 years. Doctors
structure with donations from a private
carry out screening at mobile clinics all over the country, with
local donor in response to its educational
surgery being referred to Thika Level 5 Hospital.
success. The permanent school has a capacity of 350 pupils with eight classes, a library, staff room, art laboratory, theatre, computer classroom, dining hall, kitchen and administrative offices. It also has a preschool section and includes a baby class, nursery and pre-unit class. The school’s operation is funded by
Volunteers give new life to Karura Forest
donations from well-wishers via fund-
The Great Getaway
raising events. This year The Village Market
Giveaway promo-
partnered with the Little Prince School in
tion concluded with
support of the school’s fundraising golf
the first phase of a
tourney and dinner at the Windsor Hotel
project to plant 9,000
and Country Club. The Village Market
tree seedlings.
management advertised the event in the
Taking part were
Village Beat for free, gave the school space
representatives
witin the complex to sell tickets, offered
of various Village
raffle prizes and holiday vouchers to the
Market manage-
school’s fundraising activities and sent a
ment departments;
team of Village Market staff to the golf
pupils from Karura Primary School and Cheleta Primary School in
tourney and fundraising dinner. At the end
Runda; volunteers from the Global Shapers Organisation; the Kenya
of the day, the school raised more than
Forest Service; and Friends of Karura Forest. They planted 3,000
KES1million.
indigenous tree seedlings as part of a gradual replacement of exotic
For more information on supporting
species along the family trail. As part of this initiative, the Friends of
the good work of the school, contact
Karura Forest received KES 600,000 to nurture and maintain the
Porzia Esposito on 0722 554 354 or email
seedlings for a year until the next phase of planting in 2014.
porzia49@yahoo.com
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Still Here
Belladonna Pharmacy and Healthcare Services
New-look pharmacy puts focus on customers
P
harmacy has come a long
standards in the developed world. It
way over the years. Today it
now takes the form of a supermarket,
is a modern, professional and
with rows of open shelves allowing
safe way to treat and manage human
customers to choose various medicinal
ailments. Belladonna Pharmacy at
products, especially those that don’t
The Village Market is no ordinary pill
require a prescription. This customer-
shop; it is well known for its wide
friendly approach is different from the
variety of medicinal, herbal and
old ‘shopkeeper’ model whereby drugs
beauty products as well as efficient
were dispensed over the counter. In
and professional service.
addition, the pharmacy’s new home
A focus of interest is the new ultramodern design of the pharmacy, which is in line with international pharmacy
Belladonna Pharmacy and Healthcare Services
delivery service is becoming increasingly popular within the neighbourhood.
Lifestyle Located within the pharmacy is Belladonna Healthcare Services, which has
visits and nursing care. Doctors are on
Level 1, Next to Nakumatt
qualified, full-time family physicians
call to meet patients’ needs.
Tel: +254 735 122147/ +254 738 996104 Email: admin@belladonnahealthcare.com;
and nurses. Its services include medical consultations, basic blood tests and
care Services is open Monday to
delivery@belladonnahealthcare.com
chronic disease management as well
Saturday from 8.30 am to 8.30 pm and
www.belladonnahealthcare.com
as health, wellness and lifestyle advice.
on Sundays and public holidays from
The clinic also offers therapeutic home
10 am to 7.30 pm.
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Belladonna Pharmacy and Health-
Kaya Spa
Well-being is more than skin deep By Amondi Buyu, Natural Wellness Practitioner, Kaya Spa, Tribe Hotel
O
ne of the best features
begun. First, she performs a double
various pressure points. This improves
anyone can flaunt is the kind
cleansing. This is to strip my face of
the blood circulation and results in a
of healthy, glowing, blemish-
any make-up or moisturiser that may
glowing and healthy-looking skin.
free skin that can only be acquired
be hiding the real condition of my skin.
from enough rest, adequate exercise,
She then uses a magnifying lamp to
20 minutes. This has a luxurious
healthy eating and, most importantly,
carry out a ‘face mapping’ to determine
cooling effect, going deep into the
a well deserved facial treatment.
my basic skin type and condition, and
skin to remove impurities. It also helps
recommends the anti-ageing facial.
to close pores and make the skin firm.
At the Kaya Spa, I have arranged my first-ever facial. I’m one of
Then a masque is applied for about
Lucy gives me a soothing foot rub. She
do-it-yourself option before finally
Relaxing
admitting I need the professionals.
Lucy uses a chemical exfoliation
am revived and refreshed and my skin
After subjecting my face to the trauma
involving enzymes and acids to loosen
feels absolutely wonderful.
of squeezed lemon and raw garlic
the bond between skin cells.
those people who keep trying the
toner, I tell Lucy, the beauty specialist, that my face needs help. She explains that treating your skin
then splashes on a toner and applies a light moisturiser and sunscreen. I
Next, she directs a thin relaxing vapour of warm steam to my face. This helps soften any blackheads
to a regular facial will cleanse your face
and whiteheads to be extracted. She
thoroughly and take away any toxins
removes them and applies a toner to
and dead skin cells.
close the pores.
As Lucy walks me to my treatment
After the toning, she eases into
room, I know my journey to luxury has
the facial massage and works the
Ka ya Spa & Studio
Tribe Hotel Tel: +254 20 7120171/ 7200656 Email: kaya@tribehotel-kenya.com
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Escape
Specialist Bunson division will focus on safaris
B
unson Safari is a new division
packages, sports and event packages
Mara to providing travel insurance to
of Bunson Travel Services
in Kenya, Africa and worldwide. The
arranging tickets for various events.
/ Carlson Wagonlit Travel
dedicated members of Bunson Safari’s
Bunson Safari is not a one-stop travel
Kenya. It will handle leisure and tours
leisure team will be pleased to tailor a
shop; it is a family business catering for
for both existing clients and new
holiday or safari to suit the customer’s
a range of clients, from large multi-
customers.
own preferences.
nationals to individual travellers in
This division will provide clients with carefully planned safaris, leisure
Optimum
As well as dealing with leisure travel and tours, Bunson has handled
Bunson Travel has over 60 years’
weddings in East Africa, popular
experience in this sector. Bunson
culture events such as the Johannes-
Safari can provide clients with the best
burg Joy of Jazz Festival, and various
deals on their leisure travel by negoti-
sporting events. The company handled
ating optimum rates with some of the
the 2010 FIFA World Cup and is agent
world’s best holiday destinations.
for the 2014 World Cup. In addition
Bunson Safari aims to add value
to football, the company continues to
through its ability to handle every
handle packages for Formula 1, Rugby
aspect of travel, from air fares to
Sevens and other sporting events.
booking accommodation in the Masai
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search of adventure.
As well as providing a professional
Bunson Safari aims to add value through its ability to handle every aspect of travel
service to its clients, Bunson, as a tour
getaway. Whether they are travelling
operator, has a responsibility attitude
to Delhi to watch the Formula 1; to the
to Kenya’s wildlife, nature and people.
Masai Mara to see the Great Migration;
The company supports pro-wildlife
or simply booking a flight to Mombasa,
campaigns such as Elephants 4 Kenya
Bunson will provide them with a
as well as various education initia-
professional service.
tives. The tourism sector is one of the
Fun fact: Christmas 1948 was the
biggest in the country and Bunson is
company’s first venture into travel from
aware of its responsibility to maintain
being an insurance outfit. Children
the natural resources that make Kenya
at a school in the UK could not travel
such a special destination.
back to Kenya to be with their families
Professional
To make a reservation, please contact:
Bunson Safari
Level 1, Next to Zucchini Tel: +254 (20)712 1235/ 712 2080/ 3685 990-999 Email: info@carlsonwagonlit.co.ke Web: www.bunsontravel.com
during the school holidays, so Bunson chartered a 27-seater Viking aircraft to bring them out. It was a three-day
Customers can visit one of Bunson’s
journey from London with various
branches at Village Market, Junction
stops before landing at Nairobi. The
Shopping Mall or its head office at Park
trip was so successful that more
Place Building and talk to one of its
charters were scheduled, marking the
consultants about booking their next
launch of Bunson Travel Services.
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For 4x4 bliss, get the right ‘shoes’
Tyre tips
By Reema Doshi, PR & Marketing Manager, Kingsway Tyres Ltd
A
Toyota Hilux Double Cab –
The alternative tyre sizes are stated in
the driver’s door latch) and get your
that is the car of my dreams!
the car manual – or you could just ask
wheels balanced and aligned, too.
I ogle any Double Cab that
our Kingsway Tyres technicians.
Be sure, especially with 4x4s, not
passes me by on the road. As much
The quality of tyre you choose is
as I have been told they are uncom-
important. Whether you are on the
the pressure and see that the tyre is
fortable to drive, I have totally loved
road or off it, you want to fit tyres
in good serviceable condition. If it
being driven in one.
you can rely on. The brands at our
has been damaged, get it repaired or
Kingsway Tyres outlets include Apollo,
replaced.
There are many such four-wheel-
to overlook the spare wheel. Check
drive vehicles you may want, love,
BF Goodrich, Hercules, Kumho and
have or even just rent to drive. But why
Michelin. They cater for all your vehicle
for you to check when sourcing tyres
would you need such a vehicle?
applications. For example, Michelin XZL
for your 4x4 vehicle. At least, it will
or BF Goodrich Mud Terrains are your
help me when I upgrade my vehicle
of. Depending on the kind of work you
‘pure bliss’ off road tyres. For on-and-
from my current Toyota IST (with the
do, our roads in the major towns and
off-road use, the Apollo Hawkz, BF
Michelin XM2 tyres that are still going
outskirts would definitely need a big
Goodrich All Terrains, Kumho Road
strong) to a Double Cab.
sturdy car to deal with the conditions. Or
Venture KL78s and Michelin Latitude
you might be into off-roading events. Or
Cross will all give you a safe and
with any further queries you may have,
like me, you may just love to travel and
comfortable driving experience.
or drop us a line on our Facebook page.
There are several reasons I can think
follow the trail where it takes you. And, finally, you may be a fashionista who loves driving a big car in the city.
Safety
The reason I bring this up is because
Your bottom line for 4x4 tyres should
it is relevant to the type of tyres you fit.
be safety, durability and performance
You can choose from on-road tyres (as
at an affordable price.
fitted, for example, to an SUV), driven
is another key factor in main-
(for example, a Land Rover Defender),
taining your 4x4 tyres and
driven mainly on dirt or murram roads;
vehicle. The part of your tyre
and on/off-road tyres which, as you
actually in contact with the
have probably guessed, I would put on
road is only about the size
my Double Cab to drive both on tarmac
of a man’s hand; this link
and on my trips away in the bundus.
grips the road, carries
Safe driving!
the entire weight of your car, responds to driving input (steering, accelera-
The choice of tyre size, as I got to
tion, braking) and absorbs
know well during my years in tyre
every obstacle on the
marketing, depends on the manufac-
road. So you have to make
turer’s specifications. Take the example
sure you don’t wear off your
of my Double Cab (it surely will be
tread without noticing.
mine soon). The older models of this
Do visit our branch at Village Market
Product aside, tyre service
mainly on tarmac roads; off-road tyres
Quality
These are just a few quick points
You can do this by checking
Hilux took 245 70 R16 or 31 x 10.5 R15
your tyre pressures regularly
tyres. But the newer versions come
(the correct pressures are shown
fitted with 265 65 R17 or 265 70 R16.
in your manual and on a sticker on
Kingswa y Tyres
1st Level, next to Tribe Hotel Tel: +254 (20) 7120171 www.kingswaytyres.com Facebook: Kingswaytyres
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Village Mom
The perfect hang-out for By Kamal Kaur*
W
lively teens
hen I was growing up,
activities being offered in one place
I went through a phase
for everyone, from little kids to senior
when my mom, from
citizens and everyone in between?
being the most awesome mom in the
My kids love to go bowling and as
world, turned into someone who told
they’ve grown older they find it’s not
me to keep my room clean and spend
that uncool to go for a game with me.
less time on the phone. From being a
They also love to watch movies, play
woman who indulged my whims, she
mini golf and spend a day at the water
became stricter with me and insisted I
slides. I’ve been once on those slides and
studied harder. Now that I’m a mom I find myself giving the same lectures to my daughter
for a few moments I felt I had a meaningful conversation with my Maker. For the teens, it’s a great mall to hang
and son – mostly my daughter. I’m not
out and do stuff with their friends. There
as strict, but I do stress and worry about
is so much to choose from and, if all else
basic mommy things.
fails, they can always watch a movie and
Activities
have a great meal in the Food Court. The best thing is that it’s a family atmosphere and you don’t feel
One thing I’m totally OK with is when
awkward being there with your younger
she asks if she can hang out with her
kids. Also the ‘No alcohol served to
friends at The Village Market. I know
under 18s’ rule is strictly enforced.
you’ll think I have strong bias, but where else will you get all the fantastic
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You just can’t go wrong letting your kids hang out at The Village Market.
*Kamal Kaur is an unofficial taxi-driver to her two kids, impulsive shopper, media person and foodie.
villAge DiAry
Village Diary
August
sePteMBer
Mobilcasa Furniture Exhibition
The Candy Store Fair
A distinctive array of exclusive hand-made furniture designed with innovation and creativity. Furniture is 100 per cent mahogany and offers variety and uniqueness. On display will be outdoor, living room and lounge furniture, beds and a variety of home accessories.
Nairobi VIP Presents the Candy Store Fair. Get ready for a sugar high at this ‘sweet tooth’ event in conjunction with dealers in the confectionery and snacks industry. For more information contact nairobivip@gmail.com
Date: 14 to 27 August location: exhibition hall time: 10 am to 7 pm daily
Gifted Hands II
Date: 29 August to 8 september location: exhibition hall time: 10 am to 7 pm daily
Date: 7 september location: the village Market time: From 10 am
David Aruna Exhibition Date: 9 to 16 september location: exhibition hall time: 10 am to 7 pm daily
Exhibition by artists from Umoja Art Gallery in Uganda.
A showcase of paintings based on realism and non-realism that portray the rich culture and fascinating activities of Africa. Paintings with 3D effects.
Quinn Peaks Furniture Exhibition
Bezalel Ngabo Exhibition
Quinnpeaks furniture is your stop for unique and exciting furniture. The designs bring out the natural look and feel of the various wood types, giving each piece a character of its own.
Exhibition by the Congolese artist who combines a refined use of colours with, often but not always, abstract techniques. Recurring themes in his work are masks and faces. Some of his finest wildlife paintings will be on view.
Date: 29 August to 8 september location: exhibition hall time: 10 am to 7 pm daily
Garden World
Date: 30 August to 1 september 2013 location: 3rd level time: 10 am to 6 pm daily
The Village Market hosts the first Garden World Outdoor and Leisure Furniture exhibition. This three-day event will showcase garden furniture, landscapers, plants and outdoor accessories. Entrance is free.
Green Corner Eco-Market
Date: every fi rst and last tuesday of the month location: Main entrance time: 10 am to 6 pm daily
The Village Market hosts vendors of green products in a unique showcase of eco-friendly ideas, products and innovations for everyday living. We invite buyers, suppliers, creators and developers of eco-conscious products and services to this unique platform.
Pots And Plants
Date: every wednesday of the month location: Main entrance & Food court time: 10 am to 6 pm daily
Calling all lovers and enthusiasts of gardening to the weekly pots and plants sale, every Wednesday, with vendors of plants and gardening accessories offering their products for sale.
Date: 27 september to 8 October location: exhibition hall time: 10 am to 7 pm daily
The Village Inter-Schools Jazz Festival Date: 27 to 29 september location: Food court time: From 2 pm daily
The Village Market Food Court comes alive with exhilarating performances as it hosts the first Inter-Schools Jazz Festival featuring schools with distinguished music programmes. During the three-day festival, school jazz bands will perform sets on jazz interpretations and influences. There will be a surprise guest performance. Come and support emerging talent. Entry is free.
For more information about any of the events contact The Village Market: Tel: +254 (0)20 712 2488-90 Email: pr@villagemaket-kenya.com Facebook Page: The Village Market Twitter Handle: @VillageMarket Web: www.villagemarket-kenya.com
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A to Z
THE VILLAGE MARKET AT A GLANCE Food & Restaurants Arlecchinno Art Caffé Bierlink Dorman’s Coffee House German Point Jiko – Tribe Hotel Khazana Orchid Osteria Gigiri Planet Yogurt Pomodoro Pizzeria Prime Cuts Deli Revive Juice Bar Ro-Ro Chinese Fast Food Ro-Ro Chinese Restaurant Sea World Seven Seafood & Grill Steers & Debonairs Pizza Tamambo Bar & Grill Taste of Africa Thai Village Tiramisu
Fashion & Accessories Adele Dejak Athens Barton Bata City Walk Coco Chic Diana’s Boutique Fabric Gallery Fahari Bridal Haute Perfumerie Identity Jaishiv Khazana Jit Gems
Jooal Kazuri Beads Kikoy Company Kwanza Lavent Istanbul Made in Africa Mille Collines Nairobi Sports House Oltre One Way Salvatore di Francesca Sandstorm Trevor Collection Woolworths
Health & Beauty Belladonna Pharmacy Dream Nails Elixir Health Grassroots Jaff’s Optical Salon Malibu Salon Natalie Spa Siam Taut Village Dental Clinic
Arts, Crafts & Gifts Arabian Corner Artz Gallery Blue Rhino Handcraft Centre Jit Crafts Kitengela Hot Glass One Der Box Slippers Glitter Toy World Wishes
Financial Services
Essentials
Barclays Prestige Centre Cenhi Ltd CFC Stanbic Bank Chase Bank Commercial Bank of Africa Co-op Bank ATM Diamond Trust Bank Eco Bank ATM Equity ATM Imperial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank NIC Bank Standard Chartered ATM Village Forex Bureau VSF International (K) Ltd
All Times News Stand Blue Lily Flower Shop Catermart Essential Communication Solutions H2O (Pure Flow) Nakumatt Nokia Shop Personal Systems Pets & Pots Power Innovations Ltd Prime Cuts Butchery Sugar Candy Technology House Westlands Sundries Zeus Development Co Ltd Zucchini Greengrocers
Other Services
Furniture & Furnishings
AA Driving School Bobby Pall Photography Bunson Travel Services DHL Global Forwarding Kenya Airways Sales Office Kenya Valuers Estate Agents Kingsway Tyre Centre Kiwi Shop KK Security Phoenix Safaris Post Office Safaricom Service Centre Schofield & Associates Shifaz Vet Clinic Tintoria Drycleaners Village Photoshop Wynton House of Music
1001 Pots (Home Décor) Casa In Kashmir Arts Palacina Interiors Past & Present Persian Carpets Pinkopallino Sweet Dreams
Recreation & Entertainment Dream Zone Playground Hi-Tide Water Park Putt-O-Mania Mini Golf Starflix Theatres Tin Man Pool Hall
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Village Market
essential contacts & INFORMATION All Times News Stand
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pm Sunday: 10 am to 8 pm Tel: 0721 888222/ 0736 313345/ 0720 695114 Email: atmina@villagemarket-kenya.com
Barclays Bank Prestige Centre
Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 8.30 pm Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm Tel: +254 20 7122741/ 7120042/ 7121963 prestige.village-market@barclays.com
Belladonna Pharmacy
Monday to Saturday: 8.30 pm to 8.30 pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 10 am to 7.30 pm Tel: +254 20 7122141 / 0735 122147 admin@belladonnapharmacy.com
Bonus Card
Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm Tel: +254 20 7122488/90 Email: bonuscard@villagemarket-kenya.com
Bunson Travel (Carlson Wagonlit Kenya)
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 5 pm Sunday: 9.30 am to 12 noon Tel: +254 20 7121235/7124757/7122080 info@bunsontravel.co.ke
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm Saturday: 9 am to 12 noon Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed 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 Tel: +254 20 2774262/ 263
Dormans Coffee Shop
Monday to Thursday: 8 am to 6.30 pm Friday & Saturday: 8.30 am to 10 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10 am to 7 pm Tel: +254 20 2082379/ 0702 978945/ 0722 589521 Email: dorman@village.co.ke
Kenya Airways Sales & Ticketing Office Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturdays: 9 am to 3 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 7121072/ 7120241 +254 20 6422790-9 Email: contact@kenya-airways.com
Kenya Commercial Bank
Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 6.30 pm Saturday: 8.30 am to 4 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 7120847 Email: villagemarket@kcb.co.ke
Management & Security Office
Safaricom Customer Care Centre
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10 am to 4 pm Tel: +254 20 4272349/ 2372 Email: villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke
Shifaz Veterinary Clinic
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9 am to 12 noon Sunday: 10 am to 11 am Public Holidays: On appointment Tel: +254 7124166/ 0722 511761/ 0733 775064
Starflix Theatres
Level 3, Opposite Superbowl Open daily Tel: +254 716 883872
Superbowl
Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 11 pm Friday to Sunday: 9 am to 12 midnight Tel: +254 20 7123141 Email: recreation@villagemarket-kenya.com
Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 5 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10 am to 5.30 pm Tel: +254 20 7122488/90 Email: admin@villagemarket-kenya.com
The Village Market Taxi Service
Nakumatt Supermarket
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Saturday: 9 am to 12.30 pm Tel: +254 20 7122460/ 0733 8365081/ 0722 154903 villagedental@nbi.ispkenya.com
Monday to Sunday: 8.30 am to 8 pm Tel: +254 20 7122507/8/9 Email: mgrvillage@nakumatt.net
NIC Bank
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pm Saturday: 9 am to 11.30 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 2888791-4 0720 365036/ 0720 364993/ 0711 041791/2 Email: moveinfo@nic-bank.com
Phoenix Safaris
Available 24 hours daily Tel: 0717 207662
Village Dental Clinic
Technology House Kenya Ltd Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pm Saturday: 9 am to 5 pm Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm Tel: +254 20 7122905/ 0722 510343 / 0734 510343/ 0710 888888 Email: shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke
Tintoria Drycleaners
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 6 pm Saturday: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm Tel: +254 20 7124172
Monday to Friday: 7.30 pm to 6 pm Saturday: 8.30 am to 5 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 11 am to 5 pm Tel: +254 20 7122254/ 7121942 Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de
Diamond Trust Bank
Post Office
Tribe Hotel
Prime Cuts Butchery
Village Market Forex Bureau
DHL
Monday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 8 am to 4 pm Tel: +254 20 7122270/ 7122271/ 2357982 0 711 300003/ 0733 440074 Email: info@dtbkenya.co.ke
Monday to Friday: 9 am to 5.30 pm Saturday: 9 am to 12.30 pm Tel: 0735 764673
Monday to Saturday: 9 am to 6 pm Sunday: 9 am to 3 pm Tel: +254 20 2199300/ 3513506-7 Email: butchery@primecuts.co.ke
Monday to Saturday: 7 am to 7 pm Sunday: Closed Tel: +254 20 7122984 Email: tintoria@wananchi.com
Reservations Desk Tel: +254 20 7200000 Email: tribe@villagemarket-kenya.com
Monday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm Tel: +254 20 7122901/473
Zucchini Greengrocers
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Monday to Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm Tel: +254 20 7120403/ 0733 057063