OCT – NOV 2013
A VISION OF THE FUTURE
PROFILER
Hamed Ehsani looks ahead
MICHAEL FLINT General Manager Tribe Hotel
BONUS CARD LOYALTY SHOPPING
NEW
VILLAGER LIFESTYLE BOUTIQUE MAKES EAST AFRICAN DEBUT
A PUBLICATION OF
Village Beat
October - November 2013
CONTENTS 3 JAMBO Looking to better and happier times ahead 4 Five Minutes with... Sharing a passion for Persian cuisine 6 Five Minutes with... New-look Village has so much more to offer
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8 Village News 10 Feature Bonus Card loyalty shopping Published by:
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12 Profiler Hard-to-get Michael is now a loyal convert 14 Off the shelf Book Worm 16 New Villager Sweet smell of success
Sales & Advertising: Janet Mbugua, Damar Padwa
17 New Villager Lifestyle boutique makes East African debut
Marketing Manager: Dominic Mbugua
18 Social Responsibility
Contributors: Amondi Buyu, Damar Padwa, Elixir Health, Kamal Kaur, Reema Doshi
20 Kaya Spa Hairstyle wizards pass the Salem test
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22 Well-Being Body talk 25 STILL HERE Girls on a mission to create the perfect coiffure
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27 Tyre Tips Clearing up the myth of women and car knowledge 28 Village Diary 30 Savour Thai chef Thiwa serves up a winning recipe 31 A-Z of Village Market
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32 Essential contacts
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Welcome
JAMBO!
Looking to better and happier times ahead
You can spend minutes, hours, days, weeks or even months over-analysing a situation, trying to put the pieces together, justifying what could have or would have happened – or you can just leave the pieces on the floor and move on – Tupac Shakur
T
ragedy hit our quiet suburbs last month and affected us all in various ways. Beyond that cloud of doom and gloom
The bubbly Reema Doshi invites you to this year’s Kingsway Women’s Tyre Clinic to be held at the Tribe Hotel. Check that out and save the date. While we are still at Tribe, why don’t we tell you a little about Michael Flint, the hotel’s general manager. Read all about his experience of working at the Ritz Carlton Hotels, Boca Raton Resorts & Club and Ian Schrager Hotels. Back at The Village Market, we tell you all about two young
arose the Kenyan spirit of resilience that was
and beautiful individuals –
summarised in the statement: ‘We Are One’.
Orchid Restaurant proprietor
The Village Market, like other malls in the
Majid Khosrojerdi and Thai Village
country, stood in solidarity with Westgate under
chef Thiwa – who are adding some
the umbrella body of the Shopping Centre
spice to the Food Court. We also
Association of Kenya (SCAK). We pray that God
welcome Haute Perfumerie and
may comfort the bereaved, heal the aggrieved
Patrick Mavros as our New Villagers.
and give us all the strength to move on. The Village Beat comes to you this month well put together with lots of information on our upcoming and past events. Worth noting was our annual corporate social responsibility (CSR) event, Kicks for Kids. This year saw a twist to our annual CSR campaign when we sought the assistance of young, energetic and emerging philanthropists to embellish over 300 pairs of
With these and so much more, it looks as if it’s going to be a great year after all. Always
Ann
canvas shoes, transforming them into beautiful,
Ann Gitari
customised footwear in support of the Ahadi
Assistant Marketing Manager
Kenya Trust’s anti-jigger campaign.
The Village Market
In ‘Still Here’ we tell you about Kavita Shah
ann@villagemarket- kenya.com
and Francein van de Vijver, the new hairdressers who have joined Salon Malibu. Read all about their skills and talents and why you should book an appointment with them. Still on that hair theme, we have the gracious Amondi Buyu with a great story from Kaya Spa.
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Majid Khosrojerdi, Proprietor, Orchid Restaurant
Sharing a passion for Persian cuisine Q
What was the idea behind Orchid Restaurant?
I have always been interested in the restaurant business. I have wanted to own a restaurant in Kenya through which I could introduce the first Persian menu to the Kenyan market.
Q
Why did you choose The Village Market? The Village Market has the best food
court in East Africa. Its architecture and open-air setting captures the essence of Kenya’s beautiful weather. A world-class food court deserves world-class cuisine to complement it.
Q
What makes Persian cuisine distinct? The use of saffron as a spice is common
in Persian food. It gives the food a unique taste and colour. Persian food is not heavily spiced and yet it is very aromatic. The secret is in marinating – more so the meats – to come up with a fragrant meal.
Q
What has been your experience since opening in 2011?
At first it was very challenging because I was young and very new in the business. While I knew what I wanted to do, I still had a lot to learn. However, The Village Market management has been very helpful and accommodating. My customers have also motivated me by sharing valuable feedback that we have appreciated.
Q
Orchid is known for its fair pricing for large servings. How do you determine
your price points? As a businessman, it’s very easy to focus on the profit margin. However, I am strongly influenced by my Persian roots. In my culture, we believe that everyone who comes your way
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Five minutes with At only 26 years of age, Majid Khosrojerdi is perhaps the youngest restaurant owner at The Village Market. Here, he shares his secrets of success and what drives him.
must be treated with honour and should be well fed. This concept guides us to ensure our customers are satisfied and that we maintain high standards. I would rather lose money than serve bad quality food.
Q
Why is it important for you to be at the restaurant every day?
Like every institution, a business needs a leader. Though I have other businesses, I care very much for my restaurant. I look forward to inter-
acting with my customers and staff every day. My daily presence here has also given me an opportunity to learn how to cook, and people often think I am the chef. I really enjoy being here.
Q
How do you empower your staff? My staff are my brothers. I have
known some of them for over eight years
people that just talk big and never do much.
now, having worked together in previous
Give up daydreaming and get to work. Quit
businesses. I encourage them to be respon-
relying on your parents. Once you make your
sible and appreciate their effort. I believe
own money, you will want to make even more.
you should never look down on your staff
With God’s help, hard work and motivation,
because the same waiter today could be
the sky’s the limit.
president tomorrow.
Q
You’re only 26 yet very confident. What drives you?
Q
What is your vision for Orchid? In only two years Orchid has grown from
a simple concept to an established restaurant.
My father has been a great source of support
We have grown our customer base and even
and encouragement. Besides this, I made a
offer delivery services within Gigiri as well as
conscious decision to be serious in life at a
outside catering services for events. The saga
very young age. Even at business school, I
continues.
figured that business was not something one learned but something one purposed. It has to come from inside you. That said, I believe that I still have a lot to learn and I’m glad that I have been able to shed away the common habits of youth at an early age. I would advise young people to do the same. Stop staying
Orchid Restaurant Food Court
Tel: +254 733 575727 Tel: +254 733 940552
out late at night wasting time with groups of
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Five minutes with
Hamed Ehsani, Managing Director, The Village Market
New-look Village has so much more to offer
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Q
The Village Market has begun an ambitious multi-
constructed. Nonetheless, the upgraded facility will incorpo-
phase redevelopment project. What does it entail?
rate new, exciting recreation options for children and young
This is an exciting time for The Village Market. Our redevelopment plans will transform the complex and provide shoppers with an even more enjoyable experience. This includes an upgrade of existing facilities, new retail units, new conference facilities, a 187-room hotel, 600 additional
adults.
Q
How are you dealing with the inconveniences caused as a result of the project?
There is always difficulty in transition, especially when
parking bays and new recreation facilities to upgrade and
running a shopping centre. We are focusing on the exciting
improve the offering for everyone.
new features that will soon become part of The Village
Q
Market. We are committed to providing the best possible
Why did you embark on such an ambitious project?
shopping experience during the construction period and the
Nairobi is changing. As the city develops, we have
overall advancement of the retail industry in Nairobi upon
to adapt and update our offering. Nairobi North, the city’s diplomatic district, has developed into a vibrant, cosmo-
politan and eclectic neighbourhood. More businesses are moving into the area, creating employment and becoming a satellite business district. The Village Market has always been at the forefront of innovation in the retail sector.
Q
completion.
Q
How does the redevelopment project resonate with Nairobi’s urban planning?
The city is growing. We applaud recent initiatives by city officials to address the current and future needs of Nairobi’s population. There are a number of proposals on the table
What are some of the notable fittings in the new-look
that will allow better use of key areas in the city. One of
Food Court?
these areas is in the Gigiri/Limuru/Red Hill zone and our
We opted to take a break from the traditional Village look to a more modern and up-to-date image, which is promoted by new award-winning design ideas and availability of new products in the market. I invite everyone to come and be delighted by the new feel of East Africa’s award-winning eating destination – the best-rated food court at Taste Awards 2011.
Q
How have shoppers and diners received the new-look Food Court?
Initially there was resistance to change, but now shoppers love the new atmosphere and you can tell by the increase in foot traffic and sales of the shops that they have adopted the new concept well.
Q
development plan fits perfectly with this vision.
“We opted to take a break from the traditional Village look to a more modern and up-to-date image”
Q
What impact will the entire project have on the mall and the surrounding area?
The new project will have a great positive impact on the
With the completion of the Food Court as the first
mall as it will introduce new concepts and elements that
phase of the redevelopment project, what new
will enhance the experience of shoppers. With added new
features can we expect on completion of the second
services and retail offerings, Gigiri becomes increasingly
phase?
self-sufficient. The new design direction is also eco-friendly,
The intended improvements in this second phase include
in line with our vision of creating sustainable solutions to our
additional parking, expansion of the Nakumatt so that there
ongoing environmental conservation efforts.
is more variety of the offerings at the supermarket, introduction of new furniture and home furnishings and relocation of some of the important retail elements to more strategic locations, such as the bookshop, which will now be next to the redeveloped Nakumatt facility.
Q
Q
What will the entire project cost? The overall cost of refurbishing the Food Court will
be around KES 41 million, while we have also committed a further KES 270 million for the Nakumatt facility expansion and new additions in that area. We are still finalising
What areas have and will be affected by the project?
plans. It is estimated that the multi-phase redevelopment
The extensive modernisation plans will affect the
project will be completed in 24 months at an approximate
current recreation operations, whereby most of our old
investment of KES 3 billion.
recreation facilities will be out of commission for about 18 months to make way for the upgrade project. Parking will also be affected until the two-level underground parking is
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Village News shOwcAse FOr green initiAtives At exPO The much anticipated Global South-South Development (GSSD) Expo 2013 was held from 28 October to 1 November at the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) headquarters in Gigiri. The theme was ‘Building Inclusive Green Economies: South-South Cooperation for Sustainable Development and Poverty Eradication’. The Village Market was honoured to be invited as a publicity partner by helping announce the event within her community through existing elaborate communications mediums.
BOnus cArD PrOMOtiOn The second Bonus Card promotion, now under way, promises to be even bigger. Participants will earn e-points for every KES 2, 000 spent. Among the prizes up for grabs include safari and holiday packages, household items and art sculptures among others. For up-to-date news and information, join us online: Facebook: The Village Market Twitter: @VillageMarket or visit the Bonus Card Desk
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News
TRIBE HOTEL invests in new luxury transport fleet Tribe Hotel, the award-winning luxury boutique property in Gigiri, has taken delivery of a new fleet of luxury cars, with brand-new Range Rover Sport models and a Discovery 4 replacing the hotel’s existing fleet. “This is a major upgrade in the hotel’s guest experience offering,” said Michael Flint, general manager of Tribe. “The Range Rover and Land Rover brands are synonymous with luxury, globally.” Tribe was recently selected as one of the Top 100 Hotels in the World by Robb Report, an accolade that follows significant recognition from the international press, including three Condé Nast Traveller Awards and a Wow Pick from Kiwi Collection, an authority on luxury travel. The cars were supplied by RMA Motors, the official Land Rover and Jaguar dealership in Kenya, which entered the East African market in April this year, representing the
luxury automotive brands. Sanjiv Shah, chief executive of RMA Motors Kenya, said: “We are thrilled that Tribe has selected Range Rover and Land Rover for their fleet. We see this as the beginning of an exciting partnership between the two brands.”
The diesel-powered cars feature cutting-edge technology for fuel efficiency, safety and passenger comfort. The Range Rover Sport is equipped with features such as the Surround Camera System technology, which gives the driver a near 360 degree view of the car and its surroundings; and a HumanMachine Interface which controls the car’s entertainment, navigation and information systems as well as giving the driver keyless entry and one-touch starting features. Passenger entertainment includes rear-seat screens in the headrests and a Harmon/Kardon surroundsound system.
Driving features of the technologyfilled cars, include Adaptive Cruise Control and Emergency Brake Assist, use the car’s radar technology to maintain a safe distance and detect changes in traffic speed. The proprietary e-Terrain Technology reduces CO2 emissions by detecting roadsurface conditions and adapting fuel use accordingly. The luxury cars will be used for guest transport in and around Nairobi as well as to surrounding national parks and tourist attractions.
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h t i w d e d r a w e Get r
Bonus Card loyalty shopping
What is the Bonus Card programme?
Our list of rewards
The Bonus Card loyalty programme,
holders can choose from a list of rewards
the first ever retail based loyalty reward
in the form of shopping vouchers and
system in Kenya, was initiated in 2000 to
discounts. The rewards include recrea-
reward regular shoppers at The Village
tion and dining vouchers; fashion and spa
Market. This scheme fosters customer
coupons; and safari packages.
loyalty and nurtures business activity within the shopping complex by encouraging repeat customer purchases. Loyalty programmes have been
Based on total points accumulated, card-
Sign me up! To qualify for the Bonus Card
established by various retail busi-
programme, shoppers are required to
nesses as an effective way of rewarding
spend KES 5,000 or more at any Village
customer loyalty. The Village Market’s
Market outlet(s). The shopper must then
Bonus Card programme aims at
present pre-qualifying receipts at the
rewarding already-registered shoppers
Bonus Card help desk. Our team will
with gifts and vouchers which they
verify the receipt or receipts and issue a
can redeem against a given amount
membership application form requiring
of accrued points accumulated while
certain personal details. The shopper
making purchases in any of the outlets
returns the completed form together
within the complex.
with a copy of any valid identification
As a Bonus Card member you can
document such as a passport, ID card
look forward to rewards every time you
or driving licence. The Bonus Card team
shop at The Village Market. Your Bonus
then processes the shopper’s application
Card entitles you to exclusive offers,
and opens an account under the shop-
discounts, privileges and special events
per’s name. The member is then issued
reserved for our most loyal shoppers.
with a membership card on the spot.
How does it work?
Spoilt for choice
Each time you shop at The Village
Bonus Card is a loyalty recognition and
Market, bring your receipts and
rewards programme like no other. It is
Bonus Card to our help desk where
designed to give all The Village Market’s
we’ll update your accounts with the
loyal shoppers great rewards for doing
points you have earned through your
something they already do. Bonus Card
purchases. For every KES 500 you
offers an impressive array of choices just
spend at The Village Market, you earn
for you.
nine points. Track your points regularly
Loyal shoppers are spoilt for choice,
and take advantage of great offers
with gifts ranging from exclusive offers
and opportunities that correspond
within The Village Market, to a chance to
to the number of points you have
enjoy a host of other sensational awards
acquired. You can redeem points for
and benefits, to delectable dining experi-
various products and services within
ences, luxurious spa treatments, designer
the mall or through our extensive list of
retail therapy and more. It is our way of
programme partners.
saying thank-you.
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BOnus cArD lOyAlty shOPPing For further details contact our Bonus Card team: Telephone: +254 (20) 7122488-90 Email: bonuscard@villagemarket-kenya.com
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Hard-to-get Michael is now a loyal convert
M
ichael Flint was simply looking to
Masai Mara with his family, promising Mark to
holiday in Kenya with his family when
stop by the Tribe when he got to Nairobi.
his long-time friend, former Tribe
Not one to give up, Mark brought the
general manager Mark Somen, asked Michael
matter up again when they met. It was also a
if he would be interested in his job.
great opportunity for Michael to see Nairobi’s
Mark was looking for someone to replace
renowned Tribe Hotel. Prior to his visit, he had
him at Tribe, but at the time, Michael wasn’t
read about this boutique destination only on
very warm to the idea. He had just moved his
the hotel’s website. After a grand tour of the
family from New York to London, had a good
luxurious establishment and a chat with the
job with Park Plaza Hotels and was worried that
directors, Michael decided he wanted to be a
his children would be affected by such a big
part of Tribe’s elegance and success. All he had
move. So he pushed the proposal to the back
to do was convince his family that the move
of his mind and embarked on a holiday to the
would be worth it.
Michael Flint, General Manager, Tribe Hotel
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Profiler Nearly two years later, it is hard to think of
Michael has a broad understanding of the
Tribe without thinking of Michael Flint. His keen
various factors influencing the hospitality
sense of hospitality and strategic planning has
industry in the region and around the world.
pervaded the hotel’s structure. Exciting plans
“It’s a very exciting time in Kenya,” he says.
are in the offing, too, including the introduc-
“Hence the interest from such international
tion of a destination bar as well as a modern
brands as Kempinski and the Caramel Group
café. Most to look forward to, of course, is the
of Restaurants. Couple this with the discovery
second hotel to be built at The Village Market.
of various minerals, oil and natural gas and you
“The second hotel will make The Village Market and the entire Gigiri area a destination for both tourists and local residents,” says Michael. Following the same boutique design, the
have a country full of anticipation.” According to Michael, Kenya is set to be the next nation to experience an economic boom. An increasing number of investors have their eye
anticipated hotel will cater more to business
on the country. Soon, more investment confer-
needs in the area with four-and-a half star
ences and festivals will be held in the region.
accommodation, high-tech conferencing facilities and unique outlets. “As all this takes place, Tribe will move on to join the six-star realm of hotels,” says Michael.
Conventions “The more quality beds we have, the more we
What will this mean for The Village Market
will entice international groups to come in, to
as a shopping complex? According to Michael,
the point we can host city-wide conventions,”
it can only get better for shop owners and
he says.
shoppers. He likens the outlets to a row of
“Hospitality is a big business. That is why
books on a shelf, with the two hotels acting as
everybody is trying to get into it, because the
bookends.
profit margins are huge. In order to get to that
Successful
pot of gold, you can do so many things. If you don’t have hospitality – and this should not to be confused with service – you don’t get the
“The bookends prop the books up so that
gold. Yes, you have to watch your costs and,
none of them falls,” says Michael. “And if we
yes, you have to have a sales strategy and the
are smart about what kind of books we fill our library with, we will be successful. Any one of the books could be an interesting restaurant or a high-end fashion outlet. Whatever the case, every outlet at The Village Market should continue to create an accommodating experience for their clients to guarantee repeat business.” With over 25 years in the hospitality industry, Michael’s credentials are enviable. He began his
“The second hotel will make The Village Market and the entire Gigiri area a destination for both tourists and local residents”
career at the Ritz Carlton Hotels in New York
right people to make a profit. But if it doesn’t
in 1987. Before that, he had worked in restau-
come from the heart, it won’t happen. Because
rants while still at university. He also worked for
that’s what the heart does, it brings people
Boca Raton Resorts & Club and was eventually
back. You could serve the guests with robots,
recruited by Ian Schrager Hotels (associated
but chances are your guests won’t come back.
with the famous Studio 54 nightclub owner),
I often say that you can operate a successful
working at the Delano Hotel in Miami Beach
hotel out of a cardboard box. Some owners
from 1996.
focus so much on the profit margin they end up
“In my opinion, Ian Schrager was the pioneer
having not-so-successful hotels or businesses.
of lifestyle, boutique-type hotels, and when I
If you don’t have a sense of relationship and
saw Tribe, I appreciated its style. I was espe-
hospitality and you don’t apply some emotional
cially impressed with the hotel’s architecture,
intelligence, you will go nowhere.”
use of space and amazing artwork. It’s a beautiful hotel that can rival any boutique hotel anywhere in the world.”
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BOOK wOrM WARRIOR PRINCESS Author: Mindy Budgor Price: KES 1,680
Tired of her job, bored of waiting for her university application to be processed, Mindy Budgor decided to make some changes. Driven by cultural curiosity, passion, fearlessness and a set of Jewish parents breathing fire down her neck, she bought herself a ticket to Kenya to volunteer on a building project in the Masai Mara. After two weeks of working, sharing meals and hiking at dawn with the Maasai, Mindy asked the chief why there were no female warriors. His terse reply – that women aren’t strong enough or brave enough to do men’s work – hit a nerve. Mindy and her fellow volunteer Becca lobbied the chief to train them to become Maasai warriors. Trading in their Egyptian cotton pillowcases, cushy mattresses, down-filled quilts and matzah ball soup for leaf beads, tattered wool blankets and goat head soup, Mindy and Becca began a new routine of slaughtering goats and cows, spear training, buffalo hunting and drinking animal blood. Ultimately they transformed the chief’s notions of female strength and courage and were inducted into the clan, becoming the world’s first female Maasai warriors.
WE NEED NEW NAMES
SPEAK SWAHILI, DAMMIT! Author: James Penhaligon Price: 1,740
Foreword: Memory is strange. It is said there is no such thing as history – only biography, the way a person recalls an event. Others may remember the same thing differently. Fifty years is a long time; enough to forget or warp much. This book is based on my personal recall of events. Big things, like my father’s death, the leopard that hitched a ride and the events surrounding Uhuru or independence for Tanganyika territory, are accurate enough. Smaller day-to-day happenings draw on memory with a varying level of accuracy, glued together by some necessary invention.
LAND OF SECOND CHANCES: The Impossible Rise of Rwanda’s Cycling Team Author: Tim Lewis
Author: NoViolet Bulawayo
Price: 2,200
Price: KES 1,680
Meet Adrien Niyonshuti, a member of the Rwandan cycling team. Adrien was seven years old when he lost most of his family in the 1994 genocide that tore Rwanda apart. Nearly 20 years later he was shot at while representing his country at the Olympics. Meet Jack Boyer: the coach of Team Rwanda. One of the top American cyclists of all time, Jock recognises the innate talent for endurance that Rwandans possess. A man with a dark past, Jock is in need of a second chance. Meet Tom Ritchey, the visionary inventor of the mountain bike and the United States money man looking to recover from a profound crisis. In ‘Land of Second Chances’ Tim Lewis charts the incredible true story of the Rwandan cycling team as they confront impossible odds to inspire a nation.
Darling and her friends live in a shanty called Paradise – which, of course, is no such thing. It isn’t all bad, though. There’s mischief and adventure, games of ‘Find bin Laden’, stealing guavas and singing Lady Gaga hits at the tops of their voices. They dream of the paradise of America, Dubai and Europe, where Madonna and Barack Obama and David Beckham live. For Darling, that dream will come true. But, like thousands of people all over the world trying to forge new lives far from home, Darling finds this new paradise brings its own set of challenges – for her and also for those she has left behind.
Books available at:
Westlands Sundries Level 1, Opposite Steers Tel: +254 20 7122437 Email: wsundries@nbi.ispkenya.com
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Off the Shelf THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO: Between Hope & Despair Author: Michael Deibert Price: 2,035
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been home to the deadliest conflict of the post-war era and hosts the largest United Nations peacekeeping mission in the world. In this compelling book, acclaimed journalist Michael Deibert paints a picture of a nation in flux, inching towards peace but at the same time solidifying into another era of authoritarian rule under its enigmatic president, Joseph Kabila. Featuring a wealth of first-hand interviews, the narrative travels from war-torn villages in the country’s east to the pulsing capital of Kinshasa in order to bring us the voices of the Congolese and explore the complicated political, ethnic and economic geography of this tattered land. A ‘must read’ for anyone interested in contemporary Africa, ‘The Democratic Republic of Congo: Between Hope and Despair’ sheds new light on this sprawling and often misunderstood country that has become iconic both for its great potential and dashed hopes.
AMERICANAH Author: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Price: 1,680
As teenagers in a Lagos secondary school, Ifemelu and Obinze fall in love. Their Nigeria is under military dictatorship and people are leaving the country if they can. Ifemelu – beautiful, self-assured – departs for America to study. She experiences defeats and triumphs and finds and loses relationships and friendships, all the while feeling the weight of something she never thought of back home: race. Obinze – the quiet, thoughtful son of a professor – had hoped to join her, but post 9/11 America will not let him in and he plunges into a dangerous, undocumented life in London. Years later, he is a wealthy man in a newly democratic Nigeria, while Ifemelu has achieved success as the writer of an eyeopening blog about race in America. But when Ifemelu decides to return home, she and Obinze will face the toughest decision of their lives. Fearless, gripping, at once darkly funny and tender, spanning three continents and numerous lives, ‘Americanah’ is a richly told story set in today’s globalised world: Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s most powerful and astonishing novel yet.
INFERNO Author: Dan Brown Price: 2,320
In the heart of Italy, Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon is drawn into a harrowing world centred on one of history’s most enduring and mysterious literary masterpieces – Dante’s ‘Inferno’. Against this backdrop, Langdon battles a chilling adversary and grapples with an ingenious riddle that pulls him into a landscape of classic art, secret passageways and futuristic science. Drawing from Dante’s dark epic poem, Langdon races to find answers and decide whom to trust before the world is irrevocably altered.
AND THE MOUNTAINS ECHOED Author: Khaleed Hosseini Price: 1,800
Afghanistan, 1952. Abdullah and his sister Pari live in the small village of Shadbagh. To Abdullah, Pari – as beautiful and sweet-natured as the fairy for which she was named – is everything. More like a parent than a brother, Abdullah will do anything for her, even trading his only pair of shoes for a feather for her treasured collection. Each night they sleep together in their cot, their heads touching, their limbs tangled. One day the siblings journey across the desert to Kabul with their father. Pari and Abdullah have no sense of the fate that awaits them there, for the event which unfolds will tear their lives apart. Sometimes a finger must be cut to save a hand. Crossing generations and continents, moving from Kabul to Paris to San Francisco to the Greek island of Tinos, Khaled Hosseini writes about the bonds that define us and shape our lives and tells how the choices we make resonate through history.
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New Villager
Haute Parfumerie
Sweet smell of success
H
ere’s introducing the largest,
The proprietors, with other busi-
most exclusive perfume store
nesses in the region and abroad, are
in Nairobi. With its attractive
eager to maintain the highest stand-
pink-and-black shades, inviting scents
ards by allowing customers to choose
and array of products, the store has
from a wide range of original products.
become increasingly popular with
In this way, Haute Parfumerie has
female clients since it opened at The
expanded its customer base signifi-
Village Market a couple of months ago.
cantly within a few months of opening.
High end
trained staff on hand to advise clients
Haute Parfumerie stocks such
ideal choice of scent.
high-end brands as Chanel, Chris-
way to begin the run-up to Christmas.
What’s more, the shop has highly on various products and help find their Clients can also look forward to
tian Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Dolce &
an even greater variety of top brands
Gabbana, Carolina Herrera, Gucci and
such as Victoria’s Secret and Bath &
Guerlain to name but a few. Also avail-
Body skin care products. For now,
able are high quality body splashes
though, the outlet is starting the festive
and body butters.
season with a ‘40 per cent off’ sale of
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its products. There couldn’t be a better
Haute Parfumerie Level 1, across Identity Tel: +254 705 226624
New Villager
Patrick Mavros
Lifestyle boutique makes East African debut
W
e are proud to introduce
Fulham Road store. Forbes, mean-
his customers. Inside the boutique,
a truly African brand
while, is based in Mauritius, where he
customers will feel as though they have
into our Village Market
has created a beautiful collection of
stepped into another world in which
marine-inspired jewellery.
they are very special. The truly person-
stable. Patrick Mavros opens its first East African shop in Nairobi in
alised approach of the Patrick Mavros
of romance and adventure synony-
Luxury
mous with Africa.
From small silver earrings to opulent
memory of a pleasant conversation
objets d’art, this luxury design house
with the shop assistant.
November, bringing with it a flavour
This unique lifestyle house began
brand means that everyone leaves with something special, even if it’s only the
in Harare, Zimbabwe, when Patrick
has something for everyone. Made of
Whether you’re looking for an
Mavros carved a beautiful pair of
top-quality silver sourced in Switzer-
intricately designed pair of earrings
earrings for his wife. He had discovered
land, each piece is designed by the
or opting to indulge in a special objet
a natural talent and went on to use the
Mavros family and created by artisans
d’art, Patrick Mavros is the perfect
age-old method of lost-wax casting,
in Zimbabwe. Their pieces have
place to begin your search.
whereby a mould is used only once.
become well known because of their
The new Patrick Mavros store at
popularity with the British Royal Family
The Village Market is due to open in
consists of Patrick, his wife Catja and
and other high-profile clients such as
November and we invite you to visit.
their four sons, each of whom plays a
the author J.K. Rowling.
Today, the house of Patrick Mavros
vital role in the business. Their pieces
The arrival of Patrick Mavros in
are designed with an innate sense of
Nairobi heralds a new type of shopping
African magic and enduring memories,
experience – one that may be familiar
each inspired by an adventure in the
to those who have visited the London
bush or a chance encounter with a
store. Every customer is treated as
wild animal. Patrick and Catja live in
a personal guest and, in days gone
Zimbabwe with their two youngest
by, Patrick insisted on meeting all
Patrick Mavros
For more information, go to: www.patrickmavros.co.uk
sons, while Alex, the eldest, is based in London, where he manages their
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KArurA FOrest site visit
T
he Village Market management team paid a visit to the Karura Forest family trail site, where 3,000 tree seedlings were planted on World
Environment Day in June – Phase I of a project to plant
Pink Month
sAlOns DO their Bit FOr cAncer AwAreness
O
ctober is globally marked as the ‘pink month’ to raise awareness and dispel myths about cancer. The Village Market has been collaborating with
the Kenya Cancer Association (KENCASA) on a project to rebuild the self-esteem of women who have lost one or both breasts to cancer by providing breast prosthetics for women who cannot afford them.
Grassroots Throughout October, the Grassroots Beauty Salon, Salon Malibu and Dream Nails agreed to be ‘pink ambassadors’ by acting as donation centres for KENCASA. A minimum donation of KES 200 went towards the purchase of special brassieres and arm sleeves. Every Village Market shopper or client who donated to the cause received special branded merchandise as an acknowledgement of their donation. This follows the successful hair-shaving auction last year which enabled over 60 women to receive breast prosthesis. That event was due to be held again this year at the Exhibition Hall on 31 October to mark the end of cancer awareness month.
Information For further inquiries, email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com or telephone 020-712 2488-90
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9,000 seedlings in order to gradually replace the exotic species with indigenous ones. Thanks to careful nurturing, the tree seedlings have taken root and according to the Senior Scout, Mr John Chege, they have a 90 per cent survival rate.
Social Responsibility
Young artists get creative in a good cause
E
very year, The Village Market Management organises a major corporate social responsibility campaign in support of various
deserving community projects. Last year’s event, Club Art, involved members of the art community in Kenya donating 100 beautifully decorated rungus (clubs) which were auctioned to the public as works of art. Proceeds from this CSR initiative went to the Peace Caravan Trust in support of its peace-building programmes in the run-up to the general election.
Engaged In 2011 we again engaged the art community in the Heart of Art campaign, which saw a number of paintings auctioned to the public. Proceeds from that event were used to buy food for famine-stricken communities in northern Kenya through the Kenya Red Cross Society. This year saw a twist to our annual CSR campaign. On 21 September we sought the assistance of young, energetic and emerging philanthropists aged three and a half to 12 years to decorate more than 300 pairs of canvas shoes, transforming them into beautiful customised footwear. However, we had to end the event unceremoniously after just one hour following news of the terror attack in Wetlands. Due to the uncertainty of the situation in the area and in order to protect our customers and tenants against any possible similar situation, The Village Market was voluntarily shut down for the rest of the day.
Decorate In spite of this, our young philanthropists still had something to show in just under an hour. With more shoes left to decorate, we hope to hold a repeat event soon. A heartfelt thank-you to all parents and children who registered to take part in the events, as well as to our tenants, partners and sponsors: Ahadi Kenya Trust, Capital FM and Capital Kids.
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Hairstyle wizards pass the Salem test By Amondi Buyu, Natural Wellness Practitioner, Kaya Spa, Tribe Hotel
T
alking to Salem this morning, I
her to the two stylists, Willy and Steve.
be done. Steve is already preparing
realise she is not just having a
These guys, in my opinion, are the best
the sink for the first wash. These two
bad hair day – she is having a
in the business and have what it takes
guys are amazing; they work together
bad hair year. Close to tears, she says
to fix any kind of hair disaster. Salem is
effortlessly. The two stylists then hold
that recently she has tried a range of
hesitant about removing her head wrap,
a consultation, asking Salem a series
styles and two stylists, but nothing
and when she reveals what she is hiding
of questions. Really, it all sounds like
seems to work.
I can understand why. Underneath her
jargon to me.
Considering that I have approxi-
wrap is a messy mop of what looks like
mately five locks of hair, I am not one
a combination of a badly kept wig and
to sympathise readily. I realise that
blond cat hair. If these guys can fix this
Verdict
all this is new to me and I don’t know
then they can fix anything.
Willy leads Salem to the sink for her
hair. My hair has been in its completely
first wash. I wonder what the verdict
even then I didn’t pay attention to its
Thirsty
health. People say ‘Listen to your hair’
Salem’s hair is not dirty or anything like
excavation site; I must bear witness to
but I don’t know how healthy hair is
that; it just looks thirsty, dry and limp.
whatever miracle is about to happen.
supposed to feel or look, or whether
A closer look tells me it is breaking and
natural state since I was a child; and
is. I sit down to watch this process. Nothing will take me away from this
Steve tells me what he thinks may
it is moisturised, dry, too oily, strong,
damaged. I say a silent prayer, hoping
have happened to Salem’s hair. The
weak or dead.
the two guys will know what to do with
dryness and frizz suggest an episode
it. Willy maintains a straight face as he
of chemical abuse – a major cause
Spa, Salem swears this is her last
runs his fingers through it and analyses
of damaged hair, apparently. When
attempt to restore her hair. I introduce
the scalp, pondering over what should
products such as relaxers and hair
As we enter the hair studio at Kaya
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Kaya Spa
“…each step of the plan to repair her badly damaged hair has been explained to her.“ place and even Salem is smiling.
colour are easily accessible, almost
chop off her hair? Salem doesn’t look
anyone can buy and use them. A lot of
fazed, though, and I realise that each
the time, they aren’t used properly and
step of the plan to repair her badly
to be back after two days for another
that is when the damage sets in. It can
damaged hair has been explained to
protein treatment and after two weeks
be especially difficult to apply a relaxer
her. Steve grabs a pair of scissors and
for a cholesterol and moisture treat-
to new growth, which is why paying a
gets to work. Bit by bit the shoulder-
ment. The hair reconstruction will take
professional to do this is highly recom-
length hair is reduced to ear-length
four months. As Willy is talking to her,
mended.
hair. Mouth wide open, I am witnessing
Steve quickly threads her eyebrows to
a complete makeover.
create a perfect arch. A glance at Salem
Relaxed
What follows the cut is a deep
The advice follows. Salem will have
now reveals that the cut has brought
protein treatment massaged into the
out her face and she looks stylish,
Overlapping relaxers on previously
still-damp hair. The guys says this is a
elegant and quite lovely. I slowly exhale
relaxed hair makes it weaker and will
great way to revamp dry or damaged
and I realise that, this whole time, I have
eventually lead to breakage. Willy
hair because it moisturises and
hardly been breathing.
expresses his opinion at this point. He
strengthens it. The protein is left for 15
thinks the application of harsh colour
minutes under the dryer and some of
on Salem’s chemically processed hair
the weakened cells are revived.
is evident and thus another potential
Willy re-rinses the hair and blow
Ka ya Spa & Studio
After the first wash, Willy leads
The effortless way he handles his dryer,
Tribe Hotel Tel: +254 20 7120171/ 7200656
Salem to the barber’s chair. I start to
comb and tongs is amazing. Before my
Email: kaya@tribehotel-kenya.com
panic. Do these guys seriously want to
very eyes a transformation has taken
damage scenario.
dries and styles it. This is spot-on skill.
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Well-Being
holistic therapy
g n i lk a t s m o t a r u o y t e G
T
his time we are going to
focus on a relatively unknown leading-edge therapy called
the BodyTalk System™. BodyTalk is a simple and effective holistic therapy that allows the body’s energy systems to be resynchro-
A BodyTalk session usually lasts between 15 minutes and one hour, so you can just relax Flexible and safe
just how many changes and correc-
BodyTalk can be used as a stand-
tions it is ready to initiate in any given
at all times. Through exposure to the
alone system to treat many chronic
session and will therefore indicate
stresses of day-to-day life, however,
and acute health problems; or it can
when the session is complete and may
these lines of communication can
be seamlessly integrated with any
even establish a time when you may
become compromised or discon-
health care regimen to increase its
need to return for a follow-up session.
nected, leading to a decline in physical,
overall effectiveness. The system’s
emotional and/or mental well-being.
major assets are its simplicity, safety
Reconnecting these lines of commu-
and the speed of results.
nised so they can operate as nature intended. Each system, cell and atom is in constant mutual communication
nication enables the body’s internal
BodyTalk is non-invasive, objective
Worldwide reach Currently, there are over 2,000
in application and works effectively on
BodyTalk practitioners worldwide and
humans and animals alike. If a BodyTalk
more than 100 instructors teaching
technique is implemented incorrectly,
BodyTalk in 35 countries. There is a
there will be no result or change; it will
real momentum building with this
not make things worse. Because of
modality around the world, particularly
this built-in safety factor, anyone who
in the USA, Canada, Germany, Japan,
receives BodyTalk has nothing to lose
Australia and South Africa. Some very
and everything to gain in terms of his
respectable and reputable doctors,
or her health and wellness.
scientists and health professionals
Tailored just for you
are becoming full-time BodyTalk practitioners as the results speak for themselves. Internationally certified
BodyTalk sessions are easy, safe and
BodyTalk practitioners are now oper-
comfortable. They are done with the
ating in Kenya. For details go to www.
client fully clothed. A BodyTalk session
bodytalksystem.com and look under
mechanisms to function at optimal
usually lasts between 15 minutes and
‘Find a practitioner’.
levels, thus repairing and preventing
one hour. The length of a session is
disease while rapidly accelerating the
not indicative of the quality of the
BodyTalk System? Why not come
healing process. In this way, BodyTalk
session or the results that occur, as
along to the public presentation at
stimulates the body’s innate ability to
even the simplest sessions can be
Elixir Health on Thursday 7 November
balance and heal itself at all levels.
quite profound. The body-mind knows
at 10.30 am.
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Want to know more about the
Elixir Health
Above Food Court Tel. +254 (220) 7120217 Email: elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com
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Still Here
Salon Malibu
Girls on a mission to create the perfect coiffure
T
ucked away on the third level
Joining the Salon Malibu team this
of The Village Market complex
year are hairdressers Kavita Shah and
is Salon Malibu, a quaint yet
Francein van de Vijver. Kavita has been
made a point of sharing her knowledge with local hairdressers. Debbie Wainwright, co-proprietor
sophisticated hair and beauty parlour
passionate about hairdressing from
of Salon Malibu, says it is the infusion
that has been serving clients for over
a young age. She trained in London
of young talent such as Kavita and
15 years.
with Toni & Guy, an internationally
Francein that gives the salon its
renowned brand with a reputation as
vibrancy.
The salon is known for its profes-
So why not try Salon Malibu today?
sional service, its wide range of
innovators, bridging the gap between
imported hair and beauty products
high fashion and hairdressing. This is
Relax and enjoy a cup of coffee or a
and its ability to serve all customers
exemplified by the brand’s sponsorship
glass of wine as the salon’s enthusi-
and deal with all types of hairstyles.
of London Fashion Week and London
astic staff go about transforming your
Fashion Weekend.
image from fab to glam.
Popular So popular is the salon that clients
Training
come from as far as Karen, while
Francein received her training at the
others book their hair appointments
Dutch Hairdressing Academy before
a month in advance. Salon Malibu is
embarking on a hairdressing career in
Next to Tamambo Bar & Grill Open from 8 am to 7 pm
owned and run by Mark Wardley and
the Netherlands for six years. Having
(Closed Sundays and Mondays)
Debbie Wainwright, a charming couple
lived in Tanzania for five years, she
with 30 years of hairdressing experi-
has a burning desire to improve hair-
ence between them. They run the
dressing standards in the region. A
salon with the assistance of qualified
teacher, with past experience working
Tel: +254 (20) 7122470 +254 (20) 7122471 Cell: +254 733 624552 +254 725 504190
staff from all over the world.
in the service industry, Francein has
Salon Malibu
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Tyre tips
Clearing up the myth of women and car knowledge By Reema Doshi, PR & Marketing Manager, Kingsway Tyres Ltd
I
t is a common notion that women don’t know about cars; that when our car breaks down we call for
help; that we don’t know about servicing or maintenance and leave this to the men or rely on mechanics. While this may hold true for a few women drivers, in the main we are well educated and understand the meaning of owning and maintaining a car. When I bought my first car, I didn’t understand many of the mechanical issues and had to call for help when it broke down. I learnt very quickly – while wishing some of this could have been taught as part of my driving lessons – but it was situational learning. The same goes for tyres. When I bought my first set of tyres I was ripped off by a mechanic who charged me more and fitted very cheap tyres.
Understanding
cially helpful when you want to
Cars are everyone’s concern when it
replace worn-out tyres. They are best
comes to our own safety and the safety
At our annual Women’s Tyre Clinic we
replaced when there is 1.6 mm of tread
of those in the vehicle with us. And
give you an understanding of your tyres
depth remaining. Are you replacing
knowledge of basic car components
and your car. Here are a few points we
them with good quality tyres? Tyre
will help us make informed decisions
cover that each of us should know:
maintenance is important. Fix punc-
about maintenance and long life.
tures, keep your tyres at the correct
If you would like to take part in
Car maintenance. It will save you
pressure, get your wheels balanced
the next Women’s Tyre Clinic on 2
money and time and prolong the life of
and aligned regularly.
November at the Tribe Hotel, you can register by email to:
your vehicle. Road safety tips. There are specific
customerservice@kingswaytyres.com
Regular checks. There are simple
points for women drivers. For example,
or ann@villagemarket-kenya.com
things you can check daily such as
do not apply make-up while driving – an
tyre pressures, fuel gauge, engine oil
obvious rule, but often ignored. Drive
and coolant levels, battery and any
slowly and cautiously when it is raining,
leaks visible under the vehicle. Before
giving way to pedestrians and so on.
a journey, vital checks include spare wheel and tyre, car insurance, tools
Practice. Open the bonnet, learn
and lights.
where the important components of your vehicle are, know where the spare
Tyre maintenance. Read the size
tyre and tools are placed and learn to
marked on your tyres. This is espe-
change a tyre.
Kingswa y Tyres
1st Level, next to Tribe Hotel Tel: +254 (20) 7120171 www.kingswaytyres.com Facebook: Kingswaytyres
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Village Diary
VILLAGE DIARY NOVEMBER
WEEKLY EVENTS
Lands and Property Expo
Green Corner Eco-market
Date: 28 November to 2 December Location: New Hall
Every first and last Tuesday of the month 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. Contact the Management Office for more details.
The Expo will offer visitors an opportunity to sample the latest trends defining style that make up residential and commercial properties offered by various developers and also network with potential business partners. For exhibiting and marketing opportunities during the expo, get in touch with Peter on 0725-315546.
Candy Factory Date: 23 November
Pots and Plants Every Wednesday we call all gardening enthusiasts to the weekly Pots and Plants event, at which vendors of plants and gardening accessories offer their products for sale.
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 on 23 November. For more information contact nairobivip@gmail.com.
Kalabash Exhibition Date: 25 November Kalabash Selections Ltd will showcase the second Traditions Exhibition at the New Hall from 13 to 25 November.
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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Savour
Thai Village
Thai chef Thiwa serves up a winning recipe
W
ith the completion of The Village Market’s new-look Food Court
comes a new restaurant, Thai Village. Everything is simply right about this charming food outlet: the beautiful tiles on the wall, the open grill that gives customers the pleasure of watching their food prepared and the hard-to-miss 70 kg figure of a smiling Buddha that seems to put every customer at ease. Most popular, of course, is the outlet’s celebrity chef. Thiwa brings with her the knowledge of true Thai cuisine and years of culinary experience working in five-star hotels such as the Sankara.
New look Thai Village proprietor Bobby Aurora, who also owns the Khazana Restaurant next door, says the new-look Food Court deserves the best chefs and food menus to complement it. “It’s about serving five-star food at threestar rates,” he says. By maintaining that authentic spicy Thai taste, the restaurant has been able to attract a loyal customer base within a few weeks of opening. So popular has the menu become that those who can’t make it to The Village Market have their meals delivered to them. “When we started, we were delivering to five homes daily,” says Bobby. “Now we make at least 20-plus home and office deliveries every day.” This is an addition to off-the-counter sales as
panang and yellow curries also avail-
well as outside catering services, which
able. In addition, the menu includes
the outlet provides.
soups and salads, meat and vegetarian
The restaurant’s green and red
dishes, seafood , sizzlers and barbe-
curries are popular with diners looking
cues, all served with a choice of rice or
to have their taste buds tantalised, with
noodles.
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Thai Village
Food Court Tel: +254 712 848770
A to Z
THE VILLAGE MARKET AT A GLANCE Food & Restaurants Arlecchinno Art Caffé 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 Sofra (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 Santoria Milanesi Sandstorm Trevor Collection Woolworths
Health & Beauty Belladonna Pharmacy Dream Nails Elixir Health Grassroots Haute Perfumerie Jaff’s Optical Salon Malibu Salon Natalie Taut Village Dental Clinic
Arts, Crafts & Gifts Arabian Corner Artz Gallery Blue Rhino Handcraft Centre Jit Crafts Kitengela Hot Glass Slippers Glitter Toy World Wishes
Financial Services Barclays Prestige Centre Cenhi Ltd CFC Stanbic Bank Chase Bank Commercial Bank of Africa Co-op Bank ATM Diamond Trust Bank DTB ATM Pesa Point Eco Bank ATM Equity ATM Imperial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank NIC Bank Standard Chartered ATM Village Forex Bureau VSF International (K) Ltd
Other Services 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
Essentials 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
Furniture & Furnishings 1001 Pots (Home Décor) Casa In Kashmir Arts Palacina Interiors Past & Present Persian Carpets Pinkopallino Sweet Dreams
Recreation & Entertainment Dream Zone Playground Exhibition Halls Hi-Tide (Water Park) Putt-O-Mania (Mini Golf)
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Village Market
essential contacts & INFORMATION All Times News Stand
Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm Sunday: 10am to 8pm Tel: 0721 888222/ 0736 313345/ 0720 695114 Email: atmina@villagemarket-kenya.com
Barclays Bank Prestige Centre
Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 8.30pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 7122741/ 7120042/ 7121963 prestige.village-market@barclays.com
Belladonna Pharmacy
Monday to Saturday: 8.30pm to 8.30pm Sunday & Public Holidays: 10am to 7.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122141 / 0735 122147 admin@belladonnapharmacy.com
Bonus Card
Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 5.30pm Sunday: 10am to 5pm Tel: +254 20 7122488/90 Email: bonuscard@villagemarket-kenya.com
Bunson Travel (Carlson Wagonlit Kenya) Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pm Sunday: 9.30am to 12noon Tel: +254 20 7121235/7124757/7122080 info@bunsontravel.co.ke
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA) Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday: 9am to 12noon Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 7120263/346 0710 60235/ 0737 800170
Chase Bank
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Sunday: 11am to 2pm Tel: +254 20 2774262/ 263
Dormans Coffee Shop
Monday to Thursday: 8am to 6.30pm Friday & Saturday: 8.30am to 10pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10pm to 7pm Tel: +254 20 2082379/ 0702 978945/ 0722 589521 Email: dorman@village.co.ke
Kenya Airways Sales & Ticketing Office Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturdays: 9am to 3pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 7121072/ 7120241 +254 20 6422790-9 Email: contact@kenya-airways.com
Kenya Commercial Bank
Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.30pm Saturday: 8.30am to 4.00pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 7122012/ 7122003/ 7120483 Email: villagemarket@kcb.co.ke
Management & Security Office
Monday to Saturday: 8.30am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 5.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122488/90 Email: admin@villagemarket-kenya.com
Shifaz Veterinary Clinic
Monday to Friday: 9am to 6pm Saturday: 9am to 12noon Sunday: 10am to 11am 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: 9am to 11pm Friday to Sunday: 9am to 12midnight Tel: +254 20 7123141 Email: recreation@villagemarket-kenya.com
The Village Market Taxi Service Available 24hrs daily Tel: 0717 207662
Village Dental Clinic
Monday to Sunday: 8.30am to 8pm Tel: +254 20 7122507/8/9 Email: mgrvillage@nakumatt.net
NIC Bank
Technology House Kenya Ltd
Phoenix Safaris
Tintoria Drycleaners
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday: 9am to 11.30pm Sundays & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 2888791-4 0720 365036/ 0720 364993/ 0711 041791/2 Email: moveinfo@nic-bank.com
Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 6pm Saturday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Tel: +254 20 7124172
Diamond Trust Bank
Post Office
Monday to Friday: 8am to 8pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 8am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 7122270/ 7122271/ 2357982 0 711 300003/ 0733 440074 Email: info@dtbkenya.co.ke
Monday to Friday: 9am to 6am Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 4272349/ 2372 Email: villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122460/ 0733 8365081/ 0722 154903 villagedental@nbi.ispkenya.com
Nakumatt Supermarket
Monday to Friday: 7.30pm to 6pm Saturday: 8.30am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 11am to 5pm Tel: +254 20 7122254/ 7121942 Email: info@phoenix-safaris.de
DHL
Safaricom Customer Care Centre
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5.30pm Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm Tel: 0735 764673
Prime Cuts Butchery
Monday to Saturday: 9am to 6pm Sunday: 9am to 3pm Tel: +254 20 2199300/ 3513506-7 Email: butchery@primecuts.co.ke
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 5pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm Tel: +254 20 7122905/ 0722 510343 / 0734 510343/ 0710 888888 Email: shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke
Monday to Saturday: 7am to 7pm Sunday: Closed Tel: +254 20 7122984 / 0729 329404 Email: tintoria@wananchi.com
Tribe Hotel
Reservations Desk Tel: +254 20 7200000 Email: tribe@villagemarket-kenya.com
Village Market Forex Bureau Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Sunday: 10am to 2pm Tel: +254 20 7122901/473
Zucchini Greengrocers Monday to Sunday: 9am to 7pm Tel: +254 20 7120403/ 0733 057063
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