JUNE – JULY 2014
WORLD CUP FESTIVAL FEVER
Brazil
PROFILER
The Village Market World Cup Festival
MOLLY
ATIENO
New Villagers:
ADÈLE DEJAK,
ET VOUS AND BETWEEN THE LINES
KEEP FREE
RADICALS AT BAY - WELL BEING
2014
A PUBLICATION OF
Village Beat
June - July 2014
CONTENTS 3
JAMBO In the market for World Cup thrills
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Five minutes with… Nairobi Sport House
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New Villager Adèle Dejak’s new collection
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9 Cover picture courtesy of: Bobby Pall Photography
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Village News
New Villager Between the Lines
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New Villager Et Vous
11 Still Here Istanbul Vogue 12 Profiler Molly Atieno
15 Bookworm
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16 Lifestyle World Cup fever, the word on street
18 Feature Why we’re all going nuts about Brazil 20 World cup Groups 2014 21 Feature Women in football?
22 Kaya Spa Zap the ‘peri pain’
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24 Village Scene 26 Well Being Keep ‘free radicals’ at bay – with ancient remedies 28 Escape Mara Siria Tented Camp 29 Tyre tips
30 Village diary 31 A-Z of Village Market
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32 Essential contacts
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JAMBO!
Welcome
In the market for World Cup thrills
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t seems like just the other day when the excitement of the World Cup reverberated through Africa. Now it’s Brazil’s turn to revel in the energy of the moment as millions of
fans across the world support their favourite team. The Village Market, in conjunction with the Embassy of Brazil, Coca Cola, Safaricom and other partners presents The Village World Cup Festival at the shopping complex, featuring super viewing fan parks with life-sized screens. Between games you can catch up on live enter-
tainment, try your luck with the goal kick or the ‘foosball’ competition, get rewarded with fun giveaways or just relax and enjoy the VIP hang-out on the third level during the final match. Feast on special menus at the Food Court or enjoy a football inspired art exhibition. The Village Market is THE place to be this World Cup season. And while we focus on football, let us ponder on luck for a minute. Do we really believe in luck as it applies to us or do we often feel unlucky? It’s not uncommon to hear someone taking part in a raffle say: “I never have any luck in these things.” If we don’t believe in luck then why do we so often wish others luck? Does luck sometimes bring us what we wish for, or is it our hard work that gets us there? Reading our Profile this month, one cannot help but conclude that Molly Atieno’s life is a mixture of luck, humour and hard work. Perhaps that is the life of every individual; the only difference is whether we acknowledge it. In our Lifestyle segment, Isha Saini wonders about the role of women in the otherwise male-dominated sport of football. Amondi Buyu takes us to Tribe’s Kaya Spa and offers a light-hearted look at menopause; while Reema Doshi gives important Tyre Tips on wheel balancing. In the new wing of The Village Market we visit new residents Adèle Dejak, Et Vous and Between the Lines. While Still Here, check out the World Cup team jerseys at Istanbul Vogue and spend 5 Minutes With Nairobi Sports House. And if you’re looking to get away, feel free to Escape with Phoenix Safaris and enjoy the wildebeest migration at the Masai Mara. It doesn’t hurt to wish your favourite team the best of luck in the World Cup. But as Emily Dickinson said: ‘Luck is not chance, it’s toil; fortune’s expensive smile is earned.’ Always,
Ann
Ann Gitari
editor@villagemarket-kenya.com
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Village News we hAVe MOVed! The Village Market is a hotbed of new openings, from a refurbished Food Court to designer hotels and from expanding big retail to stylish shops. Find out about the hottest openings in town. If it’s new and newsworthy, it’s here. Underlining the ethos that ‘It’s All Here’, we have just completed the expansion of Nakumatt, which is expected to widen the variety of offerings at the hypermarket. Once renovations to the lower floor are completed, the outlet will introduce new furniture and home furnishings. And don’t forget to check out the additional 150 parking spaces in the rooftop area, joined to the rest of the new retail outlets by a state-ofthe-art elevator and escalator.
New PhAse grOuNd BreAkiNg Built over two decades ago, The Village Market was one of the first shopping malls in Nairobi. It started out with 10 shops and has continued to expand to meet the growing demand for accommodation and retail space on the northern side of the city. The Village Market has recently embarked on an exciting KES 5 billion project embracing new retail outlets, luxury product stores, restaurants and a hotel aimed at business tourists. This project includes 75 retail outlets; a 187-room hotel (due to open in
mid 2016) with conference facilities for 500 delegates; a car park with 600 spaces; and recreation facilities. The Village Market brand is building scale for the benefit of our customers.
For up-to-date news and information, join us online: Facebook: Village Market · Twitter: @VillageMarket www.villagemarket-kenya.com
thANk-yOu, eggsPlOrers During Easter weekend the mall was bustling and full of life. We want to say a big thank-you to all the families who took part in the Easter Egg Hunt. About 65 children followed clues during the special hunt, which featured sweet treats in the eggs. Participants were able to get their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. Children were also entertained by a magician and had fun with face painting and dancing
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with a clown. There were also opportunities to win fabulous prizes. We had fine weather and a great turn-out for a splendid event.
MAAsAi MArket hAs relOcAted The Maasai open-air market, held every Friday, has been moved from the upper car park to a spacious parking lot just behind the complex. Customers can access the market though Gate 5 to buy colourful African artefacts curios, paintings, drawings, clothes and fabrics with East African prints, jewellery and wood carvings, many hand-made in Kenya by local artisans. The market typically runs from 8 am to 6 pm. Happy shopping!
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Five minutes with...
retAil therAPy FOr wOrld cuP FeVer Five minutes with Nairobi Sport House
T
he spirit of Brazil is alive
whistles and other merchandise. A
ball, boxing and martial arts, cricket,
and well at Nairobi sports
visit to Nairobi Sports House also gives
darts, fishing, football, golf, handball,
House, the largest sports
football fans the opportunity to buy
hockey, netball, rugby, squash,
utilities store in East Africa, which
an example of the official match ball of
swimming, tennis and table tennis as
has focused its latest marketing
the 2014 FIFA World Cup, also known
well as volleyball.
campaign on the World Cup.
as the brazuca.
Nairobi Sports House has four
Among the brands available at Nairobi Sports are Body Sculp-
equipment from over 40 recognised
Thrilling
brands worldwide. Customers can
Brand marketing manager Nadimah
choose from a range that includes
Azim is confident that football fans
exercise equipment, leisure and sports-
will enjoy a thrilling shopping experi-
can rest assured that their sporting
wear, uniforms and field equipment.
ence at the World Cup-themed outlet.
needs will be fully catered for.
outlets that stock high-end sports
Also available are sports accessories
togetherness this World Cup season,”
equipment for extreme sport, guards
says Nadimah. “We are eager to see
and supports, gym equipment, promo-
strangers come together around one
tional merchandise and team jerseys.
common event to support their teams and make friends.”
Sports House is stocking the very
The store also sells jerseys and
best in high-end World Cup team
gear for a wide range of other sports
jerseys as well as flags, caps, clappers,
including athletics, badminton, basket-
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Reebok, Spalding. Speedo, Stiga, Wilson and Worcestershire. At Nairobi Sports House, customers
“Nairobi Sports House is fostering
such as lanyards and water bottles,
This World Cup season, Nairobi
ture, Dunlop, Connate, Jorex, Puma,
Nairobi Sport House Level 2, Opposite Safaricom Customer Care Tel: +254 (20) 7120458 sales@connate.co.ke
New Villager
Between the Lines
eNJOy sOMe gOOd Old-FAshiONed BOOk BrOwsiNg
A PAssiON FOr BOOks Westlands Sundries was launched in 1971 by Saeed Mohammed, who was deeply passionate about books and sought a way to share his passion with others. It was the first store to import books into Kenya by air in order to improve delivery efficiency. Westlands Sundries began with one shop but expanded over time. The Village Market branch
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opened in 2000, by which time
hose who love a good read
according to the type of books in each
the company had outlets at
can now indulge their passion
section. The children’s section is like an
several locations in Nairobi.
at The Village Market, where
enchanted forest with grass, while the
Westlands sundries has opened its
comic section features a hand-drawn
latest bookshop, Between The Lines.
Superman sign. This helps create a
Located on the first floor of the Market’s newly built section, the new
lively and refreshing atmosphere. With the rise of online booksellers,
store focuses mainly on English-
independent bookshops have been
language publications. They range
under a lot of pressure. Despite the
from novels, travel guides and chil-
digital age catching up with the book
dren’s books to arts and crafts,
industry, however, Between The Lines
cookery, ‘mind, body and spirit’ and
is proof that independent stores can
new age books.
still play a key role in influencing our
Niche
reading culture. There are plenty of book lovers who still prefer the thrill of buying a new book and thumbing
In addition, Between The Lines is
through its pages – a pleasure that
officially the first bookshop in Kenya
cannot be enjoyed when dealing with
to cater to the niche market of comic
e-readers.
books and graphic novels. The bookshop has generated a lot
Between The Lines promises knowledgeable service, a welcoming
interest owing to the unique nature of
environment for adults and children
its interior. It was designed and built
and, of course, specially selected new
by Exdimension, a firm specialising in
books. The company is committed to
turnkey projects. As you enter, there are
making it easier for people to find their
various distinct sections with matching
favourite publications. Its tagline is
graphic designs on the floor and ceiling
‘Always fun between covers’.
Between the Lines
1st Floor opposite Nakumatt Open Daily 9 am to 7 pm
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New Villager
Adèle Dejak’s new collection
Don’t just look good – look dynamic brass to make layered shapes.
This capsule collection works with
T
the signature materials of recycled
he latest collection from
and substance and invites its clients to
brass and Ankole cow horn, focusing
one of East Africa’s leading
unapologetically ‘own their style’.
on conical and triangular shapes for
fashion designers is now
available to see and buy at the Adèle Dejak shop in The Village Market.
Swaady collection
the pieces. The aim of the Swaady AD LUX collection is to showcase the African luxury movement as it draws
As part of the evolution of the Adèle
on a rich African heritage to create
fashion accessories for the modern,
Dejak brand, this year sees the launch
products that celebrate beauty and
sophisticated woman inspired by
of the AD LUX range of products and
design in Africa and to welcome the
African shapes, textures and traditional
the Swaady collection is the first of this
African Renaissance.
techniques. These leading-edge pieces
range. Swaady is a collection of pieces
sit perfectly between artefact and high
that show a new dynamic side to the
Salvatore Ferragamo, Abury Berlin,
fashion statement designs.
Adèle Dejak brand.
Milan Fashion Week Vogue Talents and
Adèle Dejak has created handmade
Her collections show an acute
Still working with recycled metals,
appreciation for African-made fabrics
the collection showcases the work of
such as Kuba cloth and kitenge (wax
new artisans working for the brand as
print); a dedication to using recycled
the designer presents a series of clean
materials such as rice and cement
and sharp metal chokers, bracelets
sacks, brass, aluminium and glass; and
and other accessories.
a commitment to exceptional quality,
Adèle Dejak has reworked her classic
using only the best materials and
horn pieces with artisans in Uganda
employing some of the most talented
and Kenya, introducing a new way to
artisans in the East African region.
use horn fusing together light and dark
The Adèle Dejak brand unites style
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horn and juxtaposing aluminium and
The brand has collaborated with
Samsung/MBFWA for Amaze Africa. All Adèle Dejak pieces are made by hand in Kiambu, Nairobi.
Adèle Dejak
Find Adèle Dejak on the second level, new wing www.adeledejak.com
New Villager
Et Vous
Put some ‘Vous’ in your style
E
t Vous (‘And You’ in French)
up-to-the-minute clothing that can be
was established in May 2012
worn by women of all ages, shapes
with the aim of creating
and sizes.
a beautiful yet unintimidating desirable clothing that women
Dedicated
could enjoy and feel good in.
The store’s well trained staff are
environment full of unique and
The store has a self-declared mission
fashion-savvy, friendly and dedicated
to ‘inspire confidence, contentment
to providing excellent customer service.
and self-assurance in an atmosphere of
The business was founded on offering
beauty and style’. With a combination
customers the latest in high quality
of fashion clothing, exclusive footwear
boutique fashion at the best prices
and handbags, Et Vous has created
while aiming to build a lasting relation-
a space where customers can spend
ship. Its outlook is: ‘We love what we do
time, enjoy the ambience, look at and
and look forward to serving our clients
try on the merchandise, and return
for a long time to come’.
again and again. Much care has gone into the items
Et Vous is home to fashion lovers with an excellent sense of trends and a
chosen by Et Vous. The result is a
unique taste for personality, ideas and
collection of beautiful, trendy, classic,
lifestyle.
Et Vous
2nd Level, New Wing
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Still Here
Istanbul Vogue
The ‘go to’ store for sporting chic
I
stanbul Vogue is the boutique
That’s why the boutique makes a
the perfect look for a game out with
of choice when you’re
point of being up to date with the
the boys.
looking for the perfect sports
sportswear and merchandise that
fashion accessory on the go. Here, customers will find a range
everyone is looking for.
jerseys for both local and interna-
Preferred
tional teams and clubs. Also available
During this World Cup season,
are team-branded scarves, gloves,
Istanbul Vogue is the ‘go to’ store
keyrings and much more.
for your preferred team jersey, with
of the best soccer and rugby team
Istanbul Vogue knows its
jerseys available for customers of all
customers are passionate about the
ages and sizes. Pair your jersey with a
sports they follow, the teams they
fashionable pair of jeans, also avail-
support and the players they admire.
able at Istanbul Vogue, and you have
Get your best shopping experience and sports couture at Istanbul Vogue.
Istanbul Vogue
3rd Level, Next to Tamambo Bar & Grill Tel: +254 720 216925/ 0722 817717/ 0733 817717 istanbulvogue@gmail.com
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Molly Atieno
Versatile go-getter who loves a challenge
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n August 2004 Molly Atieno Olale strolled into The Village Market. Having been jobless for
quite a while, she should have been looking for a job – but she wasn’t. Instead, what had brought her to East Africa’s largest shopping and recreation destination was a big sale. One of the shops was having a closing down sale and a competition. Molly, who lived nearby, had heard about it. Although she didn’t have enough money to shop at the sale, she simply wanted one chance to try the scratch-and-win competition that was running alongside the sale. “There was quite a long queue of shoppers all the way from the main gate to the supermarket,” recalls Molly. “So I thought it wise to use one of the back gates.”
Queue She did have better luck through the gates at the back. She found a shorter queue there and immediately joined it. To her dismay, the queue seemed to be moving much more slowly than she had hoped and she began to wonder if at all she was in the right queue. “This is the queue for people looking for a job at The Village Market,” said the man in front of her. There and then, Molly weighed her options between the possibility of winning a random item in a supermarket competition and getting a job. She took the latter option and stayed put. Only problem was, she hadn’t carried her certificates. She wasn’t
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Profiler even sure what positions were open
and handle the difficult customer care
or what job she should apply for. But
issues.”
nothing was going to remove her from that queue. At exactly 12.55 pm it was
Combining her experience in security with some PR training, Molly moved to the Recreation Department.
announced that the Management
While working there, she also trained in
would interview only the next three
first aid and disaster management and
people in the queue. Molly was the
even went on a lifeguard course at her
third – another stroke of luck. When
own expense.
her turn came, she told the panel of
But that was far from a setback. If
interviewers the truth. How she had
anything, these investments in herself
come shopping but found herself in
allowed Molly to do more than her job
the jobs queue; how she wasn’t sure
description. For instance, she could
what jobs were available but she was
teach children to swim on weekdays
willing to try her hand at anything.
and go back to her security and
A day later, she was working in the
customer care role at weekends.
Market’s Housekeeping Department.
Dedication
Fast forward to August 2013 and The Village Market Management was closing down the recreation area. At this time, Molly was on annual leave
Her hard work and dedication made
and uncertain about the future. The
Molly popular with colleagues and her
Human Resources Department was
supervisors. Her distinct, authoritative
carrying out ‘exit interviews’ to see
voice made everyone stop and notice
how best to fit former Recreation staff
her. She also had a natural flair for
into other departments.
solving problems and offering solu-
Molly could easily have opted to go
tions to customers and colleagues
back to Security, but she was looking
alike. It was soon evident that she was
for something more challenging. So,
destined for more than housekeeping.
when interviewed by former assistant
In August 2006 the Security
complex manager Betty Musyoki, she
Department was looking to recruit
pointed out that Betty didn’t have
some female officers. Armed with
an assistant – a role Molly would be
her security training from before
interested in taking. While her bold
she joined The Village Market,
proposal was being considered, Molly
Molly applied for the position and
went home to complete her annual
got the job.
leave, only to be recalled to work as
“Working in the Security Department made me more attentive to detail,” recalls Molly. “In Housekeeping,
a supervisor in the recently formed Parking Department.
with everyone. In Security, you learn
Active
to see everyone as a suspect. You are
Away from work, 40-year-old Molly is
called upon to be strict and courteous
just as active. She likes to swim, dance,
at the same time.”
listen to music and read. She has been
I could afford to be nice and friendly
With her firm approach to issues
married for 17 years and is a mother of
and her authoritative gait, Molly soon
four children, one of whom she adopted.
earned herself the title of the No
Molly is also a student at Egerton
Nonsense Lady.
University, where she is pursuing degree
As August 2008 approached, another department wanted her on their team. “The Recreation area was getting
“Molly soon earned herself the title of the No Nonsense Lady.”
courses in IT and Gender, Women and Poverty Development. Molly has a passion to empower the girl child and she currently serves as a
busy and all sorts of issues would
secretary in a registered women’s group
arise every weekend,” says Molly. “The
in the country. This self-driven go-getter
Water Park required someone with my
is just getting started and her rise to the
skills to screen and search customers
very top will be worth watching.
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World Cup fever Brazil
Spain
Croatia
Mexico
Brazil
Croatia
on Netherlands on
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Croatia
Netherlands
the word on the street Cameroon
Mexico
Chile
Cameroon
Greece
Croatia
the mall. There will be games and mini events for kids, fans and even ladies. I would encourage people to come and be part of this event.
Chile
Spain
Greece
Anne
Name:
fan. I like the way they play Brazil Croatia Mexico Cameroon Position played: Striker / freestyle and
football tricks Remarks: I am excited because this will Côte d'Ivoire Japan
Mexico
Cameroon
Mwangi
Name:
Paul
Netherlands
Chile
Team: England
Australia
Reason: I love the way they play
Team: Argentina
Teams: Ghana and Portugal
Position played: Winger
Chile Australia Reason: Because of Messi
Reason: Because I Uruguay am sure Costa Rica
England Italy Favourite player: Wayne Rooney
Netherlands
Favourite player: van Bronckhorst
Ghana will reach the semi-finals
Remarks: I am excited to take my Dad
Côte d'Ivoire I can’t Japan play because I am Remarks:
Position played: StrikerChile Spain Netherlands
to the games and also buy an England
Name: Greece
Dan
Côte d'Ivoire
Brazil
Japan
Croatia
Name:
football Italy
Position played: Midfielder
Mexico
Cameroon
Tina
GreeceBecause Côte d'Ivoire Japan Reason: they are
Position played: Winger
Columbia
Brazil Croatia Mexico Position played: Defender
the champio ns will be.
Favourite player: Not sure yet Spain Netherlands Chile
Carol
Name:
Uruguay Costa Rica England Favourite player: Bastian Cameroon Australia
Remarks: My girls have made me love
Italy
Remarks: I would advise Germany to have confidence and attack more. Name:
Brazil just like them. Uruguay
Nigeria Reason: Mainly because Kenyans did
Spain
not qualify to represent Africa Position played: Hockey centre
Costa Rica
Name:
England
Hamed
Netherlands
Chile
Italy
Australia
Ambrose Akello
Team: Germany
Reason: I like the quality of
Team: I will decide after the
their games
Greece d'Ivoire first round ofCôte the game,Japan but it
Position played: Midfielder
Columbia
Italy
Schweinsteinger
football again and I am supporting
Teams: South Africa and
Gumo
Reason: I like to watch their
Remarks: I am excited to know who England
Japan
Teams: Germany and Ghana games
hosting the World Cup
Costa Rica
Côte d'Ivoire
Team: Brazil
Favourite player: Gareth Bale
Uruguay
Greece
Name:
a musician and that intrigues me.
Reason: They play the best
England
jersey. Columbia
Remarks: I like him because he is also
Team: Germany
Columbia
Australia
Favourite player: Asamoah Gyan.
afraid of getting hurt.
Costa Rica
Valentine
Australia
Team: Brazil
Reason: I have always been a
Spain
Name:
Name:
be the first World Cup with my wife.
The fans Brazil
Mexico safety Cameroon ensure to all the customers of
Favourite player: Neymar
Columbia
Australia
extra measures on security matters to
Favourite player: Cristiano Ronaldo
has to be African
Favourite player: Cristiano Ronaldo
Remarks: I watch World Cup and
Reason: Because I want to support the
Remarks: I would advise Germany
English Premier League Brazil because Croatia I find Mexico country Cameroonwith the most potential to be
to have patience whilst playing the
them classy.
game.
Name:
the champions Position played: Goalkeeper Columbia Greece Côte d'Ivoire
Monica
Japan
Remarks: Village Market will ensure Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy
Teams: USA, Iran and Uruguay
the football fans have an experience
Reason: Because no one else
of a lifetime during the World Cup
Name:
Haron
Team: Nigeria
Reason: I have supported them
season. In partnership with the
for a long time
Australia Embassy and Coke we have Brazilian
Position played: Substitute
Remarks: I was drawn to football by
set the atmosphere of the mall with
Favourite player: Cristiano Ronaldo
my family. Now I am hooked,
Uruguayscreens, Costa Rica England Italyfood to large decorations and
Remarks: I would tell Nigeria to give it
although I find it a task to watch.
all things Brazilian. We have also taken
their best shot.
is supporting them and they may win Spain Netherlands Favourite player: Steven Gerrard
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Columbia
Greece
Chile
Côte d'Ivoire
Japan
pain
Netherlands
Chile
Lifestyle
Australia
Name:
Tasha
Name:
Greece
my team, Italy, wins the World Cup I will
Reason: They play better
Reason: I love their jerseys
give out free pizza pieces for two hours
Brazil Croatia Mexico Côte d'Ivoireplayed: Japan Striker Position
Cameroon
Position played: Striker
and I will also have special Brazilian
Favourite player: Jack Wilshere
drinks for the World Cup period.
Favourite player: Theo Walcott
Remarks: I am excited to wear the
Remarks: I would advise all the
headgear and blow the vuvuzela
competitors to up their game. Name: Costa Rica
Spain England
Name:
Veronica Brazil
Team: Brazil
uguay
Netherlands Italy
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon
Cameroon
the World Cup and have made special
Favourite player: Aaron Ramsey (my
Remarks: I am excited to bet with
World shots forMexico the different Brazil CupCroatia Cameroon
son was named after him)
people on the games.
teams taking part.
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Dominic
Netherlands
Name:
Netherlands
Chile
Chile
Australia
Cameroon
Australia
Australia
Netherlands
Remarks: In order to win, Brazil Japan
Uruguay Costa Rica games are hosting the
Croatia Italy
Position played:Columbia Striker
Greece
Columbia
Mexico Côte d'Ivoire
Cameroon Japan
Favourite player: Didier Drogba Columbia Greece Côte d'Ivoire Japan Spain
Uruguay Rica Cup Festival, Chile which will beCosta a great Netherlands Australia
England
Netherlands
Chile
Damar Padwa
Name:
Brazil Uruguay
Croatia Costa Rica
Costa Rica England Team: Germany
Remarks: This time I plan to watch Côte d'Ivoire
Chile
Mexico England
in order.
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Australia
Cameroon Italy
Name:
Messiah Antonio
Team: Portugal
Reason: I love everything
Columbia
Reason: homeJapan country Greece It is Côtemy d'Ivoire
German and I feel this is their
Position played: Striker
Greeceto redeem Côte d'Ivoire themselves Japan chance
Favourite player: Cristiano Ronaldo Côte d'Ivoire
Favourite player: Thierry Henry Spain
Netherlands
(started off as a crush)
Chile
Name:
Italy
Maureen Uruguay
Team: France Columbia
Uruguay
Costa Rica Team: Italy
Costa Rica Greece
England Côte d'Ivoire
Reason: I have hope they
Italy
Faustino Trufelli
Name:
Team: Italy
Reason: It’s my home country Favourite player: Francesco Totti England
Uruguay
Costa Rica
environment.
England
Italy
The non-fans James
Remarks: Zzzzz…I will be asleep. Name:
Anita
about ‘Wild at Heart’.
Remarks: I would ask them to give it Japan
Theo Walcott
Uruguay Rica the ‘goal kick challenge’ atCosta The
staff to enjoy the games in a relaxed
Italy Favourite player: Eto’o
Favourite player: Didier Drogba and
played football I am excited to try
my restaurant for my customers and
Remarks: I wish you were asking me
their all.
Remarks: Although I have never
Remarks: I plan to have a big screen in
Position played: I play volleyball
will win
Village Market.
England
Italy
Favourite player: Neymar
Name:
Reason: I like their games
thought (laughs).
Greece Côte d'Ivoire Reason: I support theJapan team
Italy Position played: Uruguay Costa Rica Tennis England
Australia
Benedict
Nico
because it’s my home country
should sign me up. Name:
of the World Cup, but it’s too silly a England
Name:
Remarks: If Portugal want to win they Japan
Remarks: Wish I could get a tattoo
Costa Rica
cook-out with friends while watching.
Columbia
Australia
Italy Remarks: Italy should put their house
Italy
Position played: Goalkeeper Columbia Greece
the games Greece differently by having a Japan Columbia Côte d'Ivoire Japan
Team: Italy
Reason: I like their games
Favourite player: Yaya Touré
manage The Village Market World
Spain
Greece
Suleiman Juma
Netherlands
Australia
Spain Netherlands Chile Australia Favourite player: Andrés Iniesta.
Team: Italy
Remarks: I am excited to stage-
success.
Name:
Chile
because of the flair of their game
Cameroon
should master their defenders.
have talent and Brazil because they
Sharad Ranpara
Netherlands
Name:
Reason: I support the team
Reason: They are the hosts
Position played: Winger
Cameroon
Australia Spain
Team: Spain
Reason: Ghana because they Columbia Greece Côte d'Ivoire Mexico
Chile
Team: Brazil
Brazil Croatia Mexico Favourite player: Ronaldo
Croatia
Uruguay
Isanda Spain
Name:
Teams: Ghana and Brazil
Brazil England
Uruguay
Cameroon
Brazil Croatia Mexico Position played: Cricket
Remarks: I can’t wait for the start of
Spain
Italy
Mexico
Favourite player: Eto’o
Cameroon
I still play football with my son.
Columbia
Croatia
Position played: Midfielder
Mexico
Brazilian colours and wear the jersey. Columbia Greece Côte d'Ivoire Japan
Japan
Reason: I support the team because of their beautiful women Favourite player: Neymar
Croatia
Remarks: I am excited to paint on the
Spain
Bobby Aroura
and they stand out
Brazil
Spain
Australia
Liz
Team: Cameroon
Reason: They have potential
Australia
Brazil Croatia Mexico Position played: Winger
Brazil
Name:
Team: Brazil
Brazil
Chile
Reason: I just love the team
and the country
Cameroon
played at odd hours of the night. But if
Team: Ghana
football
umbia
Vanessa
Teams: Brazil and France
Name:
Robert
Remarks: Ask me about politics. Name:
Alice
Remarks: I don’t like it but I will watch a little.
Hezron
Italy Remarks: I’m not so excited about the
Name:
World Cup because the games will be
Remarks: I would rather listen to music.
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Football • Futbol • Fodbold • Voetbal • Futebol • Fotbal • Fussball • Phutabola • Fotboll • Kandanda • Soccer
The Village Market World Cup Festival
Why we’re all going nuts about Brazil
W
hatever you call it, football is a passion.
shopping complex, a one-month extravaganza featuring
It feels, it hurts, it exasperates and it
super-viewing ‘fan parks’ with life-sized screens where
knows no boundaries, age or colour. It
you can cheer on your favourite team, catch up on live
hopes, it despairs, it bonds, it loves – it just does! It’s that season again for lovers of the beautiful game
kick and the foosball competition and win a fun giveaway.
and even for those who don’t care that much. You simply
Or you can just relax, enjoy the VIP hang-out on the
can’t ignore this global phenomenon; it appeals to all and
Third Level and check out the special menus at the Food
sundry. From billionaires in Monaco to goatherds in the
Court. We guarantee you the options are endless.
Afghan mountains to loyal regulars at The Village Market
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entertainment between games, try your luck at the goal
The World Cup Festival also features an exhibition
Food Court, football is the ultimate unifier. For five solid
by Brazilian photographers entitled ‘Brazilian Life’ and
weeks, billions of fans around the world will speak, hear
a show by local artists inspired by the World Cup as
and celebrate everything football. Are you one of them?
well as a fabulous fashion show featuring a celebrated
The Village Market and The Embassy of Brazil
Kenyan designer. To complete the experience, there are
are presenting The Village World Cup Festival at the
interactive gaming challenges for children, young people
Feature
wOrld cuP FUN FActs One of the funniest moments in World Cup history occurred in 1938 when the Italian centre forward Giuseppe Meazza went to take a penalty against Brazil in the semi-finals and his shorts fell down. Meazza picked up his shorts and scored, beating the goalkeeper who was still laughing. The 2010 World Cup in south Africa was the first to be held in Africa. India withdrew from the 1950 World Cup when they realised that, according to FIFA regulations, players were not allowed to play barefoot. scotland has qualified for the World Cup eight times and is the only country to have been eliminated from the tournament in the first round on eight occasions.
and the young at heart. So it’s clearly a family affair. Our roving camera may spot you during the half-time fan screen time, so be sure to wear your best smile.
Music And that’s not all. For those who cannot make it to Brazil, we bring Brazil to The Village Market with music from the varied and culturally rich regions of the host nation together with open-air movies and inspired dances. So tell a friend to tell a friend it is ‘Ola Brazil!’ at The Village Market. Written by Damar Padwa and Esther Masaa.
For more information
For more information Check press and posters. For more details email: pr@villagemarket-kenya.com Call: 020-7122488-90 Facebook: Village Market
When Brazil won the World Cup for the third time in 1970 they were entitled to keep the trophy permanently. But it was stolen in 1983. The World Cup was first televised in 1954 and is the most widely watched sporting event in the world. The fastest-ever goal in a World Cup tournament was scored by Turkey’s Hakan sükür just 11 seconds into a game against south Korea in 2002. The record for most defeats in the World Cup finals is held by Mexico with 20 losses. In 18 World Cup tournaments, the continents of south America and Europe have won nine titles each. No other continent has produced a world champion. The only two players to have scored in four consecutive finals tournaments (in 1958, 1962, 1966 and 1970) are Pele of Brazil and Uwe seeler of West Germany.
In 1994 Cameroon striker Roger Milla, then 42, became the oldest goal scorer and the oldest player in World Cup history. The first World Cup hat-trick match was scored by Bert Patenaude of the United states in a match against Paraguay in 1930. Northern Ireland striker and midfield player Norman Whiteside was the youngest man to play in the World Cup – in 1982 aged 17 years, one month and 10 days. In 1986 FIFA prohibited shirt-swapping because they did not want players to bare their chests on the field. Current World Cup hosts Brazil are the only national side to have appeared in every finals tournament, having appeared in the last 19 and won five of them. sir Viv Richards is the only man to have played both football and cricket at World Cup level. The record number of World Cup career goals is 15 by Brazilian forward Ronaldo. German footballer Lothar Matthaus has made a record 25 appearances in World Cup matches. Oliver Kahn is the only goalkeeper in World Cup history to win the Golden Ball trophy for best player. Zinedine Zidane was the dirtiest player ever to lace up a pair of boots, picking up four yellow cards and two reds in his World Cup journey. Hungary scored 27 goals in the 1954 World Cup but lost 2-3 to West Germany. In the quarter finals of the 1958 World Cup, none of the losing teams scored a single goal.
SOURCES: www.2014-worldcupfootball. com/2014/03/fifa-world-cuptrivia.html www.soccermaniak.com/worldcup-soccer-facts.html
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World Cup Groups Brazil
Spain
Columbia
Croatia
Netherlands
Greece
Mexico
Chile
C么te d'Ivoire
Cameroon
Australia
Japan
Uruguay
Switzerland
Argentina
Costa Rica
Ecuador
Bosnia and Herzegovina
England
France
Iran
Brazil
2014
Italy
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United States
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea
Honduras
Nigeria
Feature
Women in football? It all began in 1914… By Isha Saini, Interior Design Consultant
A
on swiftness and technical ability.
loved sport on the planet, dare I ask:
sleaze and scandal, could there be
is it a battle of national teams or a
better role models than our male foot-
battle of the sexes in this case?
ballers? The truth is that not enough
s Brazil hosts the 20th
Women play the game because they
FIFA World Cup and the
love it. They don’t do it for the money
various footballing nations
or prominence.
go forth to do battle in the most
Almost a century ago football was
In a sporting world saturated with
money or funding goes to women’s
dominated by women. This may be
football teams. Incidentally, only
hard to believe, but it was during the
two per cent of mainstream sports
First World War when so many male
coverage is of women’s sports.
footballers went off to fight. Women
Purely male
to the world arena as the men’s event.
hold but also to take on the task of financially supporting their families
On balance, however, women are to
the role of women in the world of sport.
which men had done. And they also
be blamed, too. Most women do not
Time will tell how this may evolve.
pursued games such as football that
believe in sport or take it to the next
To this end, I personally have a few
the men had previously played.
level. They never think of making
female friends who are probably more
a career out of it like men do. This
intrigued by football than some of
creates the assumption that they are
my male friends. There is definitely an
not as serious as men when it comes
increase in the desire to watch football
Women’s football teams then became
to sport, particularly football; or maybe
amongst women, but less in terms of
increasingly popular. Women wore
some women regard the game as
actually playing the sport.
short skirts while they played, making
purely male and do not want any social
As a parting shot, I can’t but help
their uniform much superior to the
stigma attached to it (although I’m not
thinking about the 2003 hit film ‘Bend
men’s. Perhaps this was the attraction
saying that there is one when it comes
It Like Beckham’, about a British-born
of the cheerleaders’ costume as the
to women and football).
Indian girl who at the age of 18 would
were obliged not only run the house-
Short skirts
There is a constant debate about
rather be playing football than helping
years went by. As the sport became
There is also the old-fashioned
increasingly popular, crowds would
presumption that women who write,
her mother with household chores.
gather to watch them, including other
play or even watch sport are less
Her parents have forbidden her to play
females.
feminine than those who don’t. This
football because she’s a girl. Much to
begs the question, do we really live in a
her parents’ dismay, she joins her local
gender-balanced society?
women’s team only for it to reach the
Now football has become even more competitive. Women’s football
The five-time world champions
top of the league. Perhaps, for those
and is constantly being compared
will be hosting the most important
of you who can relate, you may have
with the men’s game. This is a
sporting event in the universe. Brazil
your own ‘Bend it like Beckham’ story
constant battle between men and
has always been known for its soccer
– or perhaps I should say ‘Bend it like
women footballers.
and the Brazilian people are some
Mariga’.
is one of the most popular sports yet
It can be agreed that women’s
of the biggest football fans in the
football is generally slower and less
world. What will be interesting to see
By Isha Saini
aggressive then the men’s game;
is when the FIFA Women’s World cup
Interior Design Consultant
however, it places a lot more emphasis
becomes as glamorous and attractive
Email: ishasaini06@gmail.com
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Zap the ‘peri pain’
– with green tea and magic hands By Amondi Buyu, Natural Wellness Practitioner, Kaya Spa, Tribe Hotel
M
y journey through perimenopause can only be described as a walk through
a torture chamber. I remember days when I would prep up for a staff meeting, hair adorned, jewellery in place, make-up on point, lip gloss shiny and spot-on heels; but just before leaving the house to take off to my destination I would feel a flash coming on from the very depths of my being. With adept speed I started to take off everything I had so carefully put together. My make-up would be falling apart and after a few minutes my ‘face’ would be sliding off its surface.
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Kaya Spa up the metabolism to improve weight
Yes, I had hot flashes and night sweats, irregular periods and those
loss – and it makes a nice change from
god-awful headaches. But, without
regular tea or coffee. Now I am looking
question, the underlying and most
for a solution to the severe headaches.
compelling emotion was that I was
I am tired of taking too much dawa.
certain I was finally going nuts. So,
Surely somebody must have a solution
before I go any further, allow me to
to the endless headaches caused by
break down perimenopause for you.
perimenopause.
Perimenopause means ‘around
Massage
menopause’ and refers to the time during which a woman’s body makes its natural transition to permanent
only to find myself freezing a few
The one other thing I have discov-
infertility (menopause). This is also
minutes later. This process disrupted
ered during this time is the luxury
called the menopausal transition. The
my sleep as it cycled over and over
of massage and body scrub. As the
whole thing can take between two and
through the night. I often found myself
body goes through changes such as
eight years. The average is four years.
feeling as if my body were too close
these, it’s important to shift the focus
Tubal ligation and smoking can accel-
to a bed of coals. The concentrated
from discomfort to self-love. For my
erate the menopausal transition by
and intense heat seemed to radiate
self-love sessions I like to indulge in a
two years. Once you’ve gone through
out of my very core, causing me great
full body scrub, cleansing and exfo-
12 consecutive months without a
discomfort. Over the past few months,
liating of dry skin. After the scrub I
menstrual period, you have officially
the heat during the hot flashes became
slather on a body masque, which then
reached menopause and the perimen-
uncomfortably intense, both during the
removes impurities from the body.
opause period is over.
day and at night.
This ritual finds me sitting in the Rasul
I also experienced irregular heavy
Chamber, which allows for steam and
Anxiety
periods and phantom periods. Some-
vichy showers. In view of all the stress
times my head would ache so much
that comes with the raging hormones,
It’s difficult to explain to others who
I thought it would burst; but after
I look forward to these moments. At
have not been through it what peri-
numerous tests, scans and even an eye
the end of my ritual I ask the thera-
menopause feels like. My anxiety and
check-up I realised that my pounding
pist, Wendy, to massage me using a
emotional turmoil drove me to write
headaches were caused by hormonal
blend of peppermint balm and lemon
about it. I am talking to anybody who
imbalance and perimenopause. I curse
massage oil. She has magic hands,
has experienced the symptoms and
the doctors I previously visited for
as I call them, which soothe all the
signs of perimenopause, which are long
sending me on a wild goose chase
tension and fatigue from my screaming
and varied. There is no typical peri-
and none of them guessing what the
muscles. Wendy uses an interesting
menopausal experience, although most
problem might be. Another symptom I
balance of Western-style massage and
women seem to have hot flashes, night
couldn’t understand was the crashing
Ayurvedic Technique. Her massage
sweats, irregular periods and mood
fatigue. There were days when I would
is heavenly, just what I need. I thank
swings. In fact, these four symptoms
get to work and not be able to muster
heaven for the facilities at the Kaya Spa
are usually what signals to women that
the energy to do anything; but I had
and the skilled therapists on its staff.
they are in perimenopause.
to serve an eight-hour shift so I did.
This spa is perfectly designed for the
The weight gain didn’t help. Lugging
emotionally distraught, overstreched
trouble sleeping as I would get hot,
around an extra 5 kg did not appeal to
and overworked superwoman.
sweat a little and remove the covers
me, especially because I am a regular
My symptoms consisted of having
at the gym. The good news is that I found a solution to the hot flashes. The other symptoms did not bother me half as much. My solution was Organo Gold Green Tea. One sachet makes five cups
Ka ya Spa & Studio
day. Believe it or not, two days into that
Tribe Hotel Tel: +254 20 7120171/ 7200656
and my hot flashes became a thing of
Email: kaya@tribehotel-kenya.com
of tea, which I sipped throughout the
the past. Green tea also helps speed
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Pictorial
Village Scene
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Hamed Ehsani and Shamim Ehsani of The Village Market share a laugh with Tribe Hotel general manager Michael Flint during the official ground breaking ceremony to embark on the KES 5 billion expansion project. 2
The Italian Ambassador to Kenya, His Excellency Mauro Massoni, with the Village Market team at the Little Prince Golf Tournament Dinner at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club.
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The celebrated Lo Russo Family perform for guests at the Little Prince Golf Tournament Dinner at the Windsor Golf Hotel and Country Club. 4
Diana Opoti, Annabel Onyango, musician Stella Mwangi and Wacuka Thimba looking fashionable at the official opening of the Mille Collines menswear store. 5 Models pose for the camera during the official opening of the Mille Collines menswear store. 6
Model and fashion show organiser Dorothy Oliech (right) with a guest at the official opening of the Mille Collines menswear store
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Well Being
Antioxidants
keeP ‘Free rAdicAls’ At BAy – with ANcieNt reMedies
A
ntioxidants are molecules that help protect the body from harmful
generations in the hope of living longer. Over time, goji berries have been
compounds. Their powerful antioxidant properties help to boost the
used to treat a range of health
immune system. In traditional Chinese
free radicals. Free radicals cause
problems including diabetes, high
medicine, the goji is said to act on the
damage to cells, impairing the
blood pressure, fever and age-related
kidney and liver to help with lower
immune system and thus leading
eye problems. The berries are eaten
back pain, dizziness and eyesight.
to infections and diseases.
raw, cooked or dried (like raisins) and
Free radicals are formed through contact with pollution, exposure to some types of radiation and toxic chemicals, as well as metabolic processes of breaking down stored fat for energy. To prevent free radical damage, the body has a defence
Gojis are available in dried form and
used in herbal teas, juices or as an
make a great snack eaten either ‘as is’
ingredient in soups.
or added to muesli or oatmeal. They
Health benefits of goji berries
Goji berries are rich in nutrients and, in
can also be soaked for a couple of hours in enough water to cover them. The soak water can then be made into a delicious drink, or both water and berries can be added to smoothies.
system of antioxidants. It is therefore
contrast to other fruits, they contain
important to consume antioxidant
all the essential amino acids with the
nutrients to minimise the effects of
highest concentration of protein of
Chia seeds
free radicals.
any fruit.
Chia is an ancient grain cultivated by
In this article, we highlight two
They are also loaded with Vitamin
the Aztecs and Mayans in pre-Colum-
foods available at Elixir Health which
C, contain more carotenoids than any
bian times as a staple food. Since then
offer protection from free radicals.
other food, have 21 trace minerals and
chia seeds have been used in foods
Feel free to come in for a pack of these
are high in fibre. Boasting 15 times
and beverages and for medicinal
healthful foods at very fair prices.
the amount of iron found in spinach,
purposes. They come in either white or
as well as calcium, zinc, selenium and
dark-brown and black colour.
Goji berries The goji berry, also called the wolf-
many other important trace minerals,
and rejuvenating food. Whole seeds
berry is a nutritional powerhouse.
are very stable and can be stored for a
berry, is a bright orange-red berry that
This amazing little super-fruit
comes from a shrub native to China. In
also contains natural anti-inflamma-
Asia, people have eaten goji berries for
tory, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal
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Chia seeds are an energy-enhancing
there is no doubt that the humble goji
long time without going rancid. Chia seeds have a huge nutritional profile:
usAge:
3. Brain and heart health
Chia seeds are highly digestible
Chia seeds are packed with Omega
because the shells are easily broken
3 fatty acids, with nearly 5 g in a 1 oz
down. They are tasteless so they do
serving. These fats are important for
not affect the flavour of any food they
brain health. Chia seeds have been
are added into. They can be sprinkled
shown to improve blood pressure
whole on salads or on toast; or milled
in diabetics and may also increase
and added to smoothies.
healthy cholesterol while lowering
Chia seeds can be stirred into water, lime juice or orange
bad cholesterol. All good news for the heart.
juice with honey or sweetener to
4. Strong teeth and bones
make a cold drink.
A tablespoon of chia seeds contains
They can be mixed
about 70 mg of calcium and 35 mg of
in water to form
magnesium – both useful for bone, oral
a gel that can be
health and preventing osteoporosis.
added to jam,
The seeds also contain phosphorus,
cereal, yoghurt,
which contributes to healthy bones
salad dressing and
and teeth and is used by the body to
to recipes such as
synthesise protein for cell and tissue growth and repair. 5. Protein source Chia seeds are a good source of protein (vegetable source) with no cholesterol. A 28 g portion of seeds contains 4.4 g of protein, nearly 10 per cent of the daily value. 6. Appetite control and weight
• Rich in essential fatty acids, protein, dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants • Good source of vegetarian protein with levels higher than most other grains • Good Omega 3 to Omega 6 ratio of
management bread, pancakes, biscuits, muffins, etc
Chia seeds absorb many times their
to increase the food’s nutritive value.
weight in water to form a gel that
Health benefits of chia seeds
3:2 which helps balance the modern
1. regulates blood sugar
diet generally deficient in Omega 3
Chia is being studied as a potential
fatty acids.
natural treatment for Type 2 diabetes
• They contain calcium, magnesium, potassium, manganese, Vitamin C, iron and B vitamins niacin, thiamin and riboflavin. • Rich in fibre. Two tablespoons provide about 10 g of fibre, equivalent to 40 per cent of the minimum required for good health. • High levels of antioxidant
slows down the conversion of carbohydrates into glucose. This helps keep the need for insulin low and helps regulate appetite.
because of its ability to slow down digestion. The gelatinous coating developed by chia seeds when exposed to liquids can prevent spikes in blood sugar levels. 2. Improves gastrointestinal health Just a 28 g or 1 oz serving of chia has 11 g of dietary fibre (about a third of the recommended daily intake for adults).
compounds (higher than in
Fibre helps prevent constipation and
blueberries).
reduces the risk of colon cancers.
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 (0)20 712 0217 Cell: +254 735 174 687 Email: elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com
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Escape
Mara Siria Tented Camp
wOrld’s greAtest ANiMAl shOw hAs the ‘wOw’ FActOr
F
or many visitors, the Great
shore of the crocodile-infested Mara
Migration is probably the most
River. As they get ready to cross, the
spectacular natural event
herds grow ever more agitated. Croco-
they will ever witness, as millions of
diles patiently move into place, hoping
nomadic wildebeest, along with thou-
to have their fill, while other carnivores,
sands of antelope and zebra, migrate
mainly big cats, wait stealthily on the
between Kenya’s Masai Mara and the
other side for a meal opportunity. The
serengeti National Park in Tanzania.
atmosphere is filled with excitement.
The sheer breathtaking size of this
When their nerves are close to being
mass migration has earned it a place
overwhelmed, some wildebeest jump
among the wonders of the world.
into the river in a seemingly suicidal
A peak moment of this spectacle
act. This triggers an avalanche of
is when the herds of wildebeest,
mammals pouring down into the Mara
antelope and zebra gather on the
River, where they battle the current
For reservations and booking inquiries:
Mara Siria Tented Camp
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and try to survive the crocodiles. The
reality, the migration neither starts nor
laws of nature are at their crudest and
finishes but is an endless sequence of
most powerful now as the prey comes
life and death resulting from the rains
face to face with the predator.
and the new-grown grass. The weather
Phenomenon The simplest way to explain this
Tel: +254 (20) 7122254
phenomenon is that, during a certain
info@mara-siria-camp.com www.mara-siria-camp.com
period of the year – normally July to
is the defining factor in the Great Migration, and the fine details of herd movements are always different. It is an unpredictable and dynamic process in which no two years are the same. Book your perfect viewing spot at
October – millions of wildebeest gather
Mara Siria Tented Camp and experi-
and migrate to greener pastures. In
ence this great spectacle.
Tyre tips
Check your tyres are safe – from top to toe By Reema Doshi, PR & Marketing Manager, Kingsway Tyres Ltd
V
ehicles are designed with manufacturer’s settings for a reason. It is paramount to
check and adjust your wheel alignment on a regular basis – perhaps once a quarter or when need be. Not everyone is familiar with the terminology of wheel alignment. While you may not find it necessary to get acquainted with terms such as camber, caster and toe, it is helpful to understand the workings of these three major parameters. Proper wheel alignment is essential to maintaining vehicle and tyre longevity, while also ensuring that your car is both safe and comfortable.
Camber Camber is the angle (in degrees) of
of the steering. Positive and negative caster apply
looking down at your toes and angling them inwards or outwards. Correct
the wheel relative to the vertical of
mainly to racing cars; and unless
toe is paramount to even tread wear
the vehicle. If a wheel is perfectly
your vehicle is lifted or customised
and extended tyre life. Tyres will scrub
perpendicular to the surface, its
in some way that calls for an adjust-
against the surface of the road and
camber would be 0 degrees. Camber
ment, ‘street’ cars usually run on
cause uneven wear along the edges if
is described as negative when the top
factory-determined settings. Most
there is a toe-in or toe-out.
of the tyres begin to tilt inward. When
road vehicles have what is called cross-
the tops of the tyres begin to tilt away
caster. A cross-castered vehicle has
Tyrexpert to get your car aligned
from the vehicle it is called positive.
slightly different caster and camber,
correctly for optimum tyre perform-
One isn’t better than the other, but
causing it to drift to the nearside while
ance, safety and longer life.
varying camber angles have different
rolling. This is a safety feature so that
effects on your vehicle.
unmanned vehicles or drivers who
In our case, zero camber will result in more even tyre wear over time.
Caster
lose control of the steering will drift towards the side of the road instead of into oncoming traffic.
Caster is the angle that identifies the
Toe
forward or backward slope of a line
Perhaps the easiest concept to
that is drawn through the upper and
visualize is toe. Toe represents the
lower steering pivot points. It does not
angle derived from pointing the tyres
affect tyre wear, but caster does have
inwards (toe-in) or outwards (toe-out)
an influence on the directional control
from a top-down view – much like
Be sure to consult a Kingsway
Feel free to visit our branch at The Village Market for a quick tyre check- up. We’re always glad to be of service.
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 World Cup festival schedule 12 June
Look forward to the World Cup opening with our resident band as you await the live broadcast of The World Cup from Sa천 Paulo in Brazil at The Village Market Food Court and The Third Level. Free entry.
20 to 22 June Experience the Village Market Brazilian fair with an eclectic selection of bands, latino dancers and food offers at the Food Court. Free entry.
13 to 16 July Enjoy a wide range of entertainment by thrilling bands and renowned DJs as well as a themed fashion show at 7 pm in the run up to the game kick off. Free entry.
Brazilian Life
The Village Market Foosball Tourney
4 to 12 July, 11am to 5pm Up for a fun foosball challenge? Register for the Village Market Foosball Tourney as an individual or a team of four to represent any of the 32 countries in the World Cup at selected points in the Village Market. Preliminary knock-out stages for the last eight teams will take place at The Village Market Food Court with the final challenge taking place on 12 July. Great rewards for the Village Market foosball tourney finalists. Register from 31 May to 15 June. The tournament is open to persons aged 10 and over. Registration: KES 250.
Uganda Artists Exhibition
10 June to 1 August
17 to 29 July
Experience Brazil through the lenses of celebrated Brazilian photographers during the Brazilian Life exhibition at the complex. Free entry.
Ugandan artists showcase a thrilling art exhibition at the New Exhibition Hall. Free entry.
Art of Football
Eco Market Get local and beautiful items from the bimonthly Eco Market at the Food Court on Tuesdays and Wednesdays every first and last week of the month.
16 June to 1 August The brush strokes of inspired Kenyan artists presents the Art of football Exhibition depicting their interpretation of the World Cup phenomena at the New Exhibition Hall and the complex. Free entry.
The CEO Charity Football Cup 13 July, 2pm to 4pm
The CEO Charity Football Cup organised by The Village Market will be hosted at the German School on 21 June from 2 to 5 pm. Proceeds from the match will be donated to the German School Football Centre outreach programme, which benefits children from low income and vulnerable areas in Nairobi. Participation by RSVP to pr@villagemarket-kenya.com or call 020 712 2488-90 for more information.
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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: Village Market Twitter Handle: @VillageMarket Web: www.villagemarket-kenya.com
A to Z
THE VILLAGE MARKET AT A GLANCE List of outlets: ARTS, CRAFTS & GIFTS Anselmo Kitengela Hot Glass Arabian Corner Artz Gallery Blue Rhino Handcraft Centre JIT Crafts The Cigar Shop Toy World Wishes
ESSENTIALS All Times News Stand Blue Lily Flower Shop Bose system Catermart Essential Communication Solutions* Nakumatt Nokia Shop Personal Systems Pets & Pots Power Innovations Ltd Prime Cuts Butchery Sugar Candy Technology House Westlands Sundries Zucchini Greengrocers
FASHION & ACCESSORIES Accessorize Adèle Dejak Athens Aromatic Perfume Bar
Barton Bata Bellisimo Bossini City Walk Coco Chic Et Vous Fabric Gallery Jaishiv Khazana JIT Gems Jooal Kazuri Beads Kikoy Company Kwanza Lavent Istanbul Lintons Made in Africa Mille Collines Moksh Nairobi Sports House Oltre One Way Patrick Mavros Salvatore Di Francesca Sandstorm Trevor Collection Woolworths
FINANCIAL SERVICES Barclays Prestige Centre Cenhi Ltd CFC Stanbic Bank Chase Bank Commercial Bank of Africa Co-op Bank ATM
Diamond Trust Bank Pesa Point ATM Eco-Bank ATM Equity ATM Imperial Bank Kenya Commercial Bank NIC Bank Standard Chartered ATM Village – Taipan Forex Bureau VSF International (K) Ltd
FOOD & RESTAURANTS Arlecchino Art Caffe Al Nakhal-Arabian Cuisine Dormans Coffee House German Point Jiko – Tribe Hotel Khazana Restaurant Orchid Restaurant Osteria Gigiri Planet Yoghurt Pomodoro Pizzeria Prime Cuts Deli Revive Juice Bar Ro-Ro Chinese Fast Food Ro-Ro Chinese Restaurant Sofra (Sea World) Seven Seafood & Grill Tamambo Bar & Grill Taste of Africa Thai Village Tiramisu
FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS Casa In Kashmir Arts
Palacina Interiors Past & Present Pinkopallino Gallery
HEALTH & BEAUTY Belladonna Pharmacy Dream Nails Elixir Health Grassroots Haute Perfumerie Jaff’s Optical M.A.C. Salon Malibu Salon Natalie Seacret Spa Taut Body Village Dental Clinic
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 Samsung Airtel Service Centre Schofield & Associates Shifaz Vet Clinic Tintoria Drycleaners Village Photoshop Wynton House of Music
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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 Email: 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 Email: admin@belladonnapharmacy.com
Bonus Card
Monday to Saturday: 8.00am to 5.00pm 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 12 noon Tel: +254 20 7121235/7124757/7122080 Email: info@bunsontravel.co.ke
Commercial Bank of Africa (CBA)
Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pm Saturday: 9am to 12 noon Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed Tel: +254 20 7120263/346 0710 602351
Chase Bank
Monday to Friday: 10am to 5pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Sunday: 11am to 2pm Tel: +254 20 2774262/ 263
DHL
Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 6pm Saturday: 9.30am to 4.30pm Tel: +254 20 7124172
Diamond Trust Bank
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
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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: 8.00am to 5pm Sundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 5.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122488/90 Email: admin@villagemarket-kenya.com
Nakumatt Supermarket
Safaricom Customer Care Centre
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
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
Taipan Forex Bureau
Monday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pm Saturday: 10am to 2pm Sunday: 10am to 2pm Tel: +254 20 7122901/473
Technology House Kenya Ltd 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
Tintoria Drycleaners
Monday to Sunday: 8.30am to 8pm Tel: +254 20 7122507/8/9 Email: mgrvillage@nakumatt.net
Monday to Saturday: 7am to 7pm Sunday: Closed Tel: +254 20 7122984 Email: tintoria@wananchi.com
NIC Bank
Tribe Hotel
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
Phoenix Safaris
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
Post Office
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
Reservations Desk Tel: +254 20 7200000 Email: tribe@villagemarket-kenya.com
Village Dental Clinic
Monday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday: 9am to 12.30pm Tel: +254 20 7122460/ 0733 8365081/ 0722 154903 Email: villagedental@nbi.ispkenya.com
Village Market Taxi Service Available 24hrs daily Tel: 0717 207662
Zucchini Greengrocers Monday to Sunday: 9am to 7pm Tel: +254 20 7120403/ 0733 057063