A PUBLICATION OF VILL AGE MARKET
SHOP I EAT I LIVE ISSUE 48
AFRICA is shining
in THIS issue Issue 48
2 Editorial 4 Village Social 6 Village Scene
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ON SHARE OK O B FACE
Valentine’s Day Girlfriends Confidential Salsa Night Game Night Bowling tournaments take centre stage at Village Market
10 Village Cares
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Driver education - the key to safer roads
12 African Heritage House A showpiece of African culture
13 Afrika Handmade
Now at Village Market
14 Africa Day
In Living Colour Festival
16 Village Planner
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17 The new Godown Arts Centre
A game changer for Kenya’s cultural scene
19 Africa is shining 26 New Villager
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30 A-Z of Village Market
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A PUBLICATION OF VILLAGE MARKET ISSUE 48
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for AFRICA!
t is said that Africa is not a place, it is a feeling. And those who have experienced the enchantment of Africa will agree. It doesn’t matter whether or not you were born in the continent of Africa, what matters is whether you have stepped on her soil, gazed at her beautiful features, enjoyed the company of her people and relished her colourful spirit. No matter where you go in Africa, standing on the tiniest square foot possible, you will experience something about Africa worth cherishing. Village Market embraces the African spirit with pride. We have shaped our very identity on the African concept of family and community - the village. This issue of Village Beat celebrates the shoppers, visitors, partners and tenants that live out the African experience everyday through, food, fashion, art and entertainment. We’ve taken the time to direct you to our outlets and tell you about the Afro-centric events that bring a vibrant feel to the mall. This is all in line with Africa Day, which is internationally recognised each year on 25 May. On this day, our shopping complex will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of African culture, featuring food, dance, fashion, art and music. Come celebrate with us, adorned in your most creative expression of African Royalty. Everyone is welcome to join in on the festivities from 10am until late into the night. This time, we do it for Africa!
Village Village Market
@VillageMarket
@the_village_market
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Village www.villagemarket-kenya.com VALENTINE’S DAY February 14
Our love for our esteemed customers runs deep. That’s why this past Valentine’s Day, Village Market rose to the occasion to profess our love to customers, showering them with roses and a host of gifts. From the bowling alley to the Food Court, it was all smiles for friends and families alike. Our aim is to create life-long connections and memorable experiences and on Valentine’s Day we did just that. Here’s to many more years of love together.
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GIRLFRIENDS CONFIDENTIAL
WOMEN'S EVENT: Exploring challenges in the modern world
March 23
Girlfriends Confidential is an event tailored for women to explore and discuss different topics that touch on their challenges in the modern world. The event is moderated by media personality Victoria Rubadiri. Guest speakers included founder of My Curves Kenya Wendy Waweru and Janet Mbugua, who is a champion for women’s equality. Attendees benefited from the open conversation and networking opportunities the event gave them. Stay tuned for our next edition of Girlfriends’ Confidential.
Village SCENE SALSA NIGHT March 29
Salsa - not the dip made from tomatoes, peppers and onions - the other salsa. The one that involves passion, Cuban music and incredible dance moves. Salsa Night at Village Market was all this and more. The Dance Factory was on site to show us how to get down to the sound of conga drums energetically played by the live band. The ladies brought their dancing shoes and the gents brought their a-game and together they all went to town, busting some serious moves. The result was an explosive night of fun-filled interaction. The night came to a crescendo when everyone gathered on the dancefloor to follow the dance routine as demonstrated by the dance instructors. This was without doubt a very memorable Salsa Night. Get your dancing shoes ready for the next one. Come show us what you’ve got!
GAME NIGHT March 30
Village Market is serious about having fun. That’s why we created Game Night. Game Night is an evening that brings together the young and the young at heart for an array of engaging and exciting board games. If you’d like to try your hand at real estate, you’ll love Monopoly. If you are a words whizz, how about a game of Scrabble? You could also test your strategy and wit with a game of checkers or chess or try out your building skills and nerve with a game of Jenga. Game Night takes place every two months at the Food Court - ideal if you should get hungry and need a quick bite. All are invited.
BOARD GAMES: Event brings together young and old
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Village SCENE BOWLING TOURNAMENTS TAKE CENTRE STAGE AT VILLAGE MARKET Since Village Bowl opened at Village Market late last year, there has been a buzz in Nairobi with friends, family and co-workers thronging the facility to challenge one another while having fun. It didn’t take long before these challenges became competitive. In fact, there’s a board at the bowling arena keeping tabs of Nairobi’s top bowling scores. Three months later and there’s now a new trend – bowling leagues.
JOIN A LEAGUE TODAY That’s right. You can now sign up to any league or form your very own team. Anyone can join a league either for competitive or recreational purposes. You can form a league with your friends, family or colleagues. The idea is to hang out with pro-bowlers, meet new people and learn a new skill and some not-so-common bowling lingo. For instance, what does it even mean to get a turkey? Village Bowl now runs competitive leagues open to anyone above 18 years, and a recreational bowling league open to all ages. In each of the leagues are a minimum of four and a maximum of six bowlers. Registration is now open for up to 10 teams for the competitive bowling league and 25 teams for the recreational bowling league. There are exciting prizes to be won for the top teams. So what are you waiting for? Form a league, register it and come and show off your crazy bowling skills. And if you’re looking for a league, we can help you join other bowlers looking for someone just like you! VM BOWLING: Sign up and join a league
Call us on 020 7122 477 or email us on fun@villagemarket-kenya.com for registration and more details.
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Village DRIVER EDUCATION - THE KEY TO SAFER ROADS BY FRANCIS THEURI – CEO, AA OF KENYA
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ave you ever driven behind someone you were sure has never been to driving school? Such a driver will give all the wrong signals, change direction without warning and make a host of other wrong moves. Driver training (driving schools) started as a business in the United Kingdom in 1960. Being a British colony, the concept quickly spread to Kenya. In 1962, AA of Kenya, then called the East African Automobile Association, started a driving school with only one car – a Ford Anglia. The driving school was under the leadership of M.A.S. Northcote and other ex-British army men who instilled discipline in driver training. AA of Kenya has to date maintained this discipline in its learner-driver, refresher courses and defensive driving training. Driving is serious business. A split-second decision can result in life or death. Driving is a career for many, a source of their livelihood and that of their dependants. What then does one need to look for in identifying a credible driving school?
AA OF KENYA: A road saftey champion in Kenya
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• To say the least, a driving school should be legally registered offering the requisite number of hours for training. With the new driver training curriculum recently introduced by the National Transport & Safety Authority, it is important that one familiarises themselves with the different classes of driver training and their requirements. • A reputable driving school would only hire highly qualified and skilled driving instructors. It will also ensure that instructors are hands on in transferring skills and knowledge to their pupils. Enrolling your loved one to a school without any proven track record can lead to a disaster. Remember that driving is no simple task and must be learned the best way possible. • One may also want to enquire about the certification and training required for driving instructors. Such documents include an instructor’s license and a driving license. • Before you do business with a company, it is important to carry out research on a driving school. You can ask for referrals or recommendations and even read feedback from past clients.
As a road safety champion in Kenya, AA has, in addition to these basic requirements for driver training, invested in extensive instructor training and certification by the Kenya Technical Trainers’ College. This means that our instructors are qualified and certified teachers able to effectively transfer knowledge to a variety of students. In addition, AA offers the Defensive Driving Course for drivers who have already been behind the wheel but find themselves in need of additional tips to survive a complex driving environment. There are courses that are especially designed for fleet owners and corporates who provide their staff with vehicles. Such courses greatly contribute to attitude and behaviour change. Organisations whose drivers have gone through the programme report low accident rates among their drivers. In situations where an employer needs to ascertain the suitability of a driver before entrusting him with a vehicle, AA carries out tests that further evaluate the competency of an employee. Parastatals, government agencies, non-governmental organisations, individual employers, PSV Saccos and private organisations have taken advantage of this service which seeks to foster road safety within their operations and in the country.
MORE REASONS TO PARTNER WITH AA DRIVING SCHOOLS 1. Motor Cycle Riding Instruction: We are proud to be associated with the campaign to make riding safer by training motorcycle (boda boda) riders across the country. 2. Refresher Driving Course: For drivers who wish to acquaint themselves with specific driving skills. 3. Advanced Driving Course: For practicing (experienced) drivers who want to enhance their practical driving skills. 4. AA Driving Manual: Comprehensive study material for both new learner drivers and experienced drivers. It includes a comprehensive chart of road signs and is recommended for every new student and is a useful reference for all drivers.
AA Kenya Tel: 0709 333 002 Email: aavillage@aakenya.co.ke
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african HERITAGE house
a showpiece of
AFRICAN CULTURE
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rt curator Alan Donovan was inspired by the indigenous buildings he encountered on his many trips across Africa in creating African Heritage House. The house was the first in sub-Saharan Africa to be featured in the prestigious Architectural Digest, in November 1996. The publication described the house, which overlooks Nairobi National Park, as “an architecture rising from the serene Kenyan plain like an outcropping of earth, a vision of usefulness informed by the African genius for decoration. Inside the house, every wall, floor and ceiling, is more proof, in textiles, wood, masonry, pottery, weaponry and art, of the irreducible modernity of African art and crafts.” Apart from housing an art collection spanning 50 years from all over Africa, African Heritage House is a work of art itself. The ‘most photographed house in Africa’ graced the cover of Marie Claire in Paris (April 2000) and has been featured in numerous international magazines. The inspiration for the house is the towering mud mosques of Djenne and Tombouctou in Mali. Donovan had seen these awesome structures and other “lost” mud architectures of Africa when he first crossed the Sahara Desert in 1969. Much of this architecture has been washed away and never replaced. Inspiration is also drawn from the Swahili architecture of Zanzibar and Lamu on the East African coast; from the mud palaces of Morocco and Northern Nigeria; and from the painted houses of Ghana and Burkina Faso.
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THE HISTORY OF AFRICAN HERITAGE IN KENYA Alan Donovan arrived in Kenya during his first trans-African safari in 1970. After spending several months in Northern Kenya, he held his first exhibition in Nairobi on the art and material culture of the nomadic Turkana people. In attendance was the first foreign minister and second vice president of Kenya, Joseph Murumbi, and his wife Sheila. Murumbi was one of Africa’s greatest private collectors of African art and all forms of African culture. It was Murumbi’s dream to set up a pan-African gallery in Kenya in which artists from all parts of the continent could show and sell their works and which would preserve, protect and promote African culture. Thus African Heritage was formed by the Murumbis and Alan Donovan in 1972. According to a World Bank study, it became the “largest and most organised” showcase and exporter of African art and crafts to the rest of the world for over three decades.
THE MURUMBI LEGACY In 1977, Murumbi sold a large part of his collections to the Kenya National Archives. Thereafter, Donovan set up the Murumbi Trust, which looks after the Murumbi African Heritage legacy. This includes over 12,000 books, many published before 1900; Africa-wide postage stamp collection which is considered next
PAN-AFRICAN ART: Artworks hang in the house
to the Queen of England’s in importance; over 50,000 documents on Africa; and collections of art, artefacts, sculpture, jewellery and textiles. All these are on display at the National Museums of Kenya, the Kenya National Archives, and the Murumbi Peace Memorial and Sculpture Garden at Nairobi City Park. In honour of the African Heritage House, Village Market will be hosting the extensive African Heritage fashion collection at its new wing during the Africa Day in Living Colour Festival.
AFRIKA
handmade
now at
VILLAGE MARKET
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frika Handmade opened its flagship store in August 2017. As its brand name suggests, the store stocks handmade items sourced from across the continent. Focusing exclusively on home decor, the store is currently sourcing items from nine African countries including Mali, South Africa, Tanzania and Ghana. These carefully curated items include ceramics, baskets, carpets, bed and table linen. The idea behind Afrika Handmade was born from a desire to see the creativity and abundance of African culture celebrated and recognised. By placing African-made artisanal products on a pedestal, the founders sought to create a special focus on not only the aesthetics of the products, but also on the deep and meaningful stories that surround them. The brand’s mission drives all operations within the store and in the process connects the artisan to the consumer in a seamless, yet powerful way. As the brand looks forward to welcoming products from a tenth country in the continent into the store, its mission remains to be relevant to all its stakeholders.
AFRIKA HANDMADE: The store stocks handmade items from across Africa
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africa DAY
IN LIVING COLOUR
festival
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illage Market is set to host the inaugural Africa Day in Living Colour Festival. The celebrations will coincide with AFRICA DAY, which is marked around the world on 25 May. The festival is a celebration of Africa and her diverse people and culture. The carnival will pay homage to Africa’s fashion, food, music, art, crafts, décor and vibrant culture. A first of its kind, the festival will recognise the various aspects of the African continent from the East, West, Central, North and South.
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With the inaugural event themed African Royalty, shoppers and visitors alike are encouraged to adorn themselves in colourful African attire, with shapes and colours from across the continent. This is your chance to experience the enchanting boldness of African royalty. Alongside the food and music will be a fashion showcase from the globally renowned Africa Heritage House and Mochez Models. Come enjoy entertainment from popular local bands, selected movies from Africa, art displays and a colourful open-air pop-up for the discerning Afrocentric visitor. This is a great opportunity to hang out with your family and socialise with friends and loved ones. There is so much to celebrate about Africa – its diversity, rich history, talents, art, sights, sounds and even the weather. Village Market takes this opportunity to honour all 54 African states and its more than one billion inhabitants. While Africa is not a country, it is a fascinating blend of people, ideas and resources that has attract curious tourists and explorers over the years,
changing the landscape, opportunities and promise of Africa. We are one people joined by our diversity. And as Sauti Sol and Yemi Alade aptly sing: “We mean it when we say that it feels so good to be in Africa. There is nowhere else you would rather be!” See you at the Village Market on Africa Day!
AFRICA DAY: Festival pays homage to African artwork
Village
PLANNER
Kalabash Selections 2019
APR
16 May – 28 May Exhibition Hall
The renowned Kalabash will be showcasing their carefully curated authentic and functional art, crafts and gift items. Free entry.
Sammy Lutaya and Friends MAY
9 May – 22 May Rooftop Gallery
Sammy Lutaya is a prolific visual artist and illustrator. This exhibition showcases his collaboration with friends and covers a wide body of work across various socio-economic and cultural themes. Free entry.
Indigenous Mashariki – 2nd Edition 25 April – 8 May Exhibition Hall
Indigenous Mashariki is an exhibition by four talented artists – Ronnie Ogwang, David Kigozi, Herbert Kalule and Rahab Shine – who are making a return to Village Market. The exhibition is dedicated to enthusiasts of thought-provoking art and awe-inspiring talent. Free entry.
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Africa Day - In Living Colour Festival 25 May Village Market 10 am until late
Courtyard - Culture | Fashion | Music Fashion Show Music After Party Food Court - Food | Shop | More Music Made in Africa Pop-up More entertainment Food Rooftop - Visual Arts Photography displays Paintings Sculptures Garden Lounge Discover Africa
For bookings and inquiries email: damar@villagemarket-kenya.com or vanessa@villagemarket-kenya.com or call +254 (0)20 7122 488
THE NEW
godown arts centre
a game changer for
KENYA’S CULTURAL SCENE
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he GoDown Arts Centre is undergoing an exciting evolution that will transform Kenya’s arts and culture sector. The GoDown is a 15-year-old nonprofit arts organisation. Through its diverse programming, it has contributed to the stability, legitimacy, visibility and creative confidence of Kenyan artists and Kenya’s arts and culture scene. Each day, over 300 artists gather at the GoDown to train, create, collaborate and improve their opportunities to earn a livelihood from their talent and creativity. In a single year, there are at least 30,000 visits from schools, Nairobi residents and individuals. Now the GoDown is moving to the next level, which is to scale-up into a new public complex - an open, accessible, contemporary cultural space for Kenyans. The GoDown will be transformed into one of East Africa’s leading arts institutions.
WHY THIS IS IMPORTANT FOR KENYA The new GoDown will be the first major investment in cultural infrastructure since Kenya’s independence. Prior to this, in terms of investment, the Kenya Cultural Centre and National Theatre were both built by the colonial government in 1952. As the nation steps into its sixth decade, it is becoming clear that arts and culture are important in cementing our sense of identity. It is also clear that creativity is an economic driver and Kenya’s creative sector – film, music, dance, literature, visual arts, fashion, and more – has been
growing in vibrancy over the last decade. Last year alone, various Kenyan creatives received international recognition and awards for their work. International press and publications such as the New York Times, Vogue magazine and House and Leisure reported positively on the exciting potential of Kenyan arts. In addition, policy and the legislation environment for arts and culture have been steadily consolidating, with the Kenyan constitution having anchored culture as the foundation of the nation. Slowly but surely, the advocacy efforts by the arts organisations and artists for a facilitative working environment are making a difference.
WHAT THE NEW GODOWN WILL OFFER The new GoDown is a groundbreaking mixed-use development that will deliver enriching and educative experiences for Kenyans and visitors of all kinds. The development comprises a flexible, multipurpose auditorium; three floors of gallery and exhibition spaces; two floors of library and digital resources; recreation areas for children and youths; a mini-city museum, film and media studios; music and dance studios, visual artist studios and workspaces for creative businesses. As a public-facing facility, the new GoDown will also host a food-court, retail outlets and commercial office space. These amenities are all arranged around a series of public courtyards and accessible roof gardens.
MAKING THIS AMBITIOUS VISION SUSTAINABLE For the new GoDown to be sustainable, it must be a homegrown endeavor with a strong sense of local ownership. The project is building a foundation for local philanthropy towards public-good ventures, by inviting various sections of Kenyan society to join in the fundraising. There is a call to ordinary wananchi, with a goal for a baseline of 200,000 Kenyans each giving an average of Kshs 500. There is also a strategy to reach out to the more affluent members of our communities, and to make an appeal to corporations. The GoDown is also inviting partnerships and concessions from local and national government and bi-lateral partners, through their diplomatic corps. Additionally, the GoDown’s international partners and the artistic diaspora are included in the capital campaign strategy. To kick off the fundraising the GoDown board and staff raised USD 1 million. To join in this historic moment, you too can give on Mpesa Paybill: 681471. The account number is your name.
For more information and to share your thoughts and ideas, you may reach us on transformation@ thegodownartscentre.com or call the GoDown on 0726 992200.
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ou say Africa is rising, we say it has been shining, and it’s not about to lose its spark. From centuries past, Africa’s splendour has continued to glow. And it’s everywhere across the continent. That lustre is evident in the glamour of its people, the vibrancy of its cultures, the richness of its food and the liveliness of Africa’s music. Oh! There’s so much to love about Africa.
Village Market embraces the African spirit with pride. We have shaped our very identity based on the African concept of family and community (the village) and elevated the people and outlets that live out the African experience everyday through, food, fashion, art and entertainment. These are just some of them.
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BEAUTY &
fashion
ADÉLE DEJAK
COCOLILI
Adéle Dejak is an established jewellery and fashion accessories brand based in Nairobi. Designed and handmade using reclaimed and recycled materials from across the African continent, our affordable luxury brand has piqued the interest of fashion and style icons worldwide. We pride ourselves on working with the best local artisans – each with the skills and experience to work with materials in the most innovative and creative ways.
COCOLILI is a ready-to-wear East African retail brand offering high quality tailored clothing and accessories for women, men and children. Our brand is based in Nairobi, Kenya, and was officially launched in November 2016. COCOLILI is a brand that is African at heart but has been designed to fit perfectly on any high street boutique in the world. COCOLILI seeks to narrate the African story through its bold, vibrant and colourful prints, which are individually customised for the brand. Our prints are based on African themes and motifs and are symbolic of our African heritage and add an element of ethnic pride. Our design philosophy focuses on classic and timeless staples that transcend time and culture and allow for maximum adaptability and flexibility. We offer styles in a variety of prints and colours ranging from subtle delicate reflections to vivacious spirited palletes. COCOLILI prides itself as a truly East African brand, with each item of clothing conceptualised, designed and manufactured in the region.
Our designs integrate locally sourced materials and traditional designs with a modern European style. Our inspirational designs begin with research on shapes and textiles from photos, artwork, books and magazines on Africa and African tribes. Our designs are also very much influenced by the environment – both people and nature – and by the materials we use. Sustainability is the driving force behind our choice of the materials, ensuring that at least 99 per cent are recycled. With the tagline ‘Discover African Luxury’ our affordable luxury line features products of the highest quality for the top end of the market.
Adéle Dejak 0727 628 568 mercy.adeledejak@gmail.com
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Cocolili 0796 962 625 info@cocoliliafrica.com
............................................................. KAZURI BEADS DESIGNING AFRICA COLLECTIVE Designing Africa Collective (DAC) is an initiative by PR and fashion guru Diana Opoti aimed at facilitating the strategic market entry of fashion and homeware brands in Africa. DAC is a multi-brand fashion concept store carrying premium African independent brands.
Designing Africa Collective 0725 647 043 retail@designingafricacollective.com
Kazuri (meaning small and beautiful in Swahili) is a company with a workforce of over 340 women skilled in the crafting of ceramic beads, strung into beautifully and artistically designed jewellery. Apart from beads, Kazuri also offers pottery reflecting the culture and wildlife of Kenya. Kazuri Beads is a member of World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO).
Kazuri Beads 020 230 342 info@kazuri.co.ke
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............................................................. THE KIKOY COMPANY A kikoy (also known as kikoi) is an East African version of a wrap or sarong. The Kikoy Company has developed a range of kikoi that embrace modern styles ensuring comfort, style and innovation. Our kikoi are inspired by the rich colours of the coastline and are produced by combining old printing methods with new colourfast dyes.
The Kikoy Company 0710 350 528 julia@kikoy.com
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MADE IN AFRICA Made in Africa is a brand born from the ideologies of empowerment and style. We adorn individuals in bold and unique African designs. Made in Africa works with local designers and continues to explore areas of further collaboration with local artisans. The brand incorporates the use of authentic African fabrics used across the continent to deliver designs that portray contemporary styles. Made in Africa is on a mission to offer admirers of African fashion and jewellery high quality products at competitive prices, offering both men and women clothing and accessories that are functional and beautiful.
Made in Africa 0796 211 922 madeinafrica2003@gmail.com
............................................................. MILLE COLLINES Mille Collines seamlessly blends the creativity, strength and culture of the African spirit with ever evolving global fashion trends. Our attention to detail and passion for telling beautiful stories shines through every product and experience we create. A 2008 trip to Rwanda and an introduction to Antoinette, a local dressmaker, ultimately led to founders Marc and Ines moving to Kigali where they developed their first collection in partnership with Antoinette.
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MOKSH
ONE WAY
Moksh is a retailer of Western, Indian, Arabic, African and Swahili-themed apparel. Moksh also retails raw fabrics and beaded clothing. The pieces carried in the store have high-quality embroidery, beautiful designs and handcrafted fashion lines.
ONE WAY, a premium leisurewear fashion designer label, has been creating captivating and authentically African designs for the casual clothing aficionado for more than three decades. The product range includes safari-wear, fleeces, T-shirts, kikoi, towels, caps and linen.
Moksh 0786 485 688
............................................................. ODAOMO In Africa, given names have significant meaning. Children are named after a great ancestor, a significant birth trait, a time, season or an event. The designer’s name, Aomo, not only means “a time of harvest” but also refers to the great matriarch Aomo. Her grandmother was tall, strong, entrepreneurial and left a legacy carried by many female grandchildren. The House of Aomo (od AOMO in Luo) was indeed the beginning of it all. odAOMO was established in 2014 by chief designer Dr Sophia Omoro. It’s a luxury line of modern womenswear with a timeless and cross-cultural aesthetic. The company is founded on the principle of “giving back” and supports improved social and economic conditions in Kenya. odAOMO creates exclusive and collectible statement pieces for global citizens, by using sustainably sourced materials to produce handcrafted leather goods, ready-to-wear clothes and jewellery in limited seasonal collections
In 2009 we discovered the art of hand-weaving sisal, a tradition practiced by artisan women in Rwanda. Our signature sisal jewellery is created through this fascinating process and showcases the talent of Rwandan artisans. These pieces have been handmade for the 10 year anniversary of nature resorts O&O and celebrate the women behind this craft.
The brand’s flagship store is located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans in Louisiana, USA. The second showroom opened in December 2017 at Village Market in Nairobi, Kenya. A truly unique brand, odAOMO produces garments and accessories from eco-friendly materials in Kenya. The leather, hide, shell, snake and fish skin goods are constructed from food by-products and found materials so no lives are harmed ion te name of fashion. The fine silks, cashmere blends and cottons used are sourced from an independent Kenyan textile distribution run by two young Kenyan women. The African textiles are collected throughout the continent. Each piece is handcrafted and produced in limited batches, creating an exclusive and organically nuanced line.
Milles Collines 0714 301 439 milles.collines.ruanda@gmail.com
odAOMO 0714 235 873 thetextilesloft@gmail.com
Since its beginnings in Rwanda, the brand has expanded further. Mille Collines opened its first store in Nairobi in 2010 and is currently based in Cape Town, growing the brand further into South Africa and internationally. Today the products are manufactured in Rwanda, Kenya and South Africa.
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One Way 0770 300 400 victor@one-way.cc
............................................................. PATRICK MAVROS Zimbabwean luxury jewellery brand Patrick Mavros is an African brand focused on world-quality craftsmanship. They are excited about the prospect of bringing unique jewellery and lifestyle pieces to East Africa. The shop at Village Market is the first standalone Patrick Mavros shop in Africa. The jewellery brand represents, safari adventure, romance and unquestionable quality.
Patrick Mavros 0701 070 295 nairobi@patrickmavros.com
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BEAUTY &
fashion
SANDSTORM
VIVO
Sandstorm makes bags from canvas and leather in Nairobi – but we haven’t always made bags. Our journey began over 20 years ago making luxury safari tents for camps across East Africa, along with safari chairs and custom seat covers and canopies for safari vehicles.
Vivo’s mission is to inspire women and change the way they see themselves through fashion. Our outfits are specifically tailored not only to accommodate, but also to celebrate the many shapes and curves that represent us.
In fact, we produced our first bags as a way to put off-cut tent material to good use. We knew they were popular when we ran out of off-cut and had to buy extra material to make more and as word spread about the quality of what we were doing it got to the point where bags replaced tents at the heart of our business. We still source our materials in Kenya whenever we can. Brass hardware is up-cycled and hand-cast by independent artisans in Nairobi using reclaimed brass sink faucets, bicycles and other parts. Lining fabric and lightweight canvas are woven in Thika. Leather comes from a tannery in Athi River with the highest environmental accreditation. We opened our first standalone retail store at Village Market in Nairobi in 2007. More followed and today we have six locations across the city.
Sandstorm 0704 164 755 salessupport@sandstormkenya.com
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The ‘Ankara Meets Vivo’ collection is our way of infusing the Vivo fabrics our clients have come to know and love with a touch of the popular Ankara fabric. It is designed for a modern, refined woman; a woman who wants to stand out as proudly African. This collection is available on pre-order at our Village Market store and pre-order@vivoactivewear.com. Africa is a great market opportunity and we are looking to source more of our raw materials in Africa. Currently, 80 per cent of our products are made in Kenya and we are committed to our goal of 100 per cent of our products being made in Africa by 2020.
Vivo Activewear 0746 619 337 annemuthoni@vivoactivewear.com
............................................................. SK COLLECTION SK Collection is a locally produced brand set up by Sally Karago. SK Collection is a ready to wear store that has been producing distinct garments for the past fifteen years using the finest materials. SK Collection employs local, skilled craftsmen who produce quality garments that are fitting for the international market.
SK Collection 0728 206 134 skcollectionshop@gmail.com
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ZINJ DESIGN Zinj – a name used by Herodotus to describe the ancient Swahili coast, from southern Somalia to northern Mozambique – is the inspiration for this unusual little workshop. It is found in the tiny rural village of Takaungu, overlooking the Indian Ocean, where over 70 people are now employed. Together, we make beautiful handbags, sandals, belts, dog collars and small accessories using rustic, natural Kenyan leather embellished with a contemporary take on traditional East African beadwork. Every piece is meticulously beaded and stitched by hand and every piece carries a lifetime guarantee. The ‘Origins’ collection is inspired by ancient Africa, cave dwelling, rock art and the elemental artefacts of ancient times: bone, clay, hide, shells, rock, stone and fire.
Zinj Design 0799 202 020 onlinesales@zinjdesign.com
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FOOD &
restaurants
ACTIVATION KITCHEN
ARTCAFFE
TASTE OF AFRICA
Africa is fortunate to have continuous access to a very large variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables. Every country has its unique signature dishes, many based on traditional recipes and freshly grown produce. The Ethiopian staple diet includes injera - a soft, spongy bread made from a locally grown grain called teff. It is usually served with spicy lentils or chicken dishes. Nigeria’s national diet includes many wonderful dishes such as spicy chicken and okra, the famous jollof rice and fried plantain.
Artcaffe is a full serviced bakery, coffee shop, bar and casual dining restaurant. The establishment targets customers of all ages who care about quality, ambience, community and value for money in the products they consume. Artcaffe freshly bakes artisanal bread and pastries, brews real Kenyan coffee, crafts signature cocktails and leads the way in modern casual dining in Kenya. Artcaffe is unique because of its ability to provide consistently fresh, great tasting high-quality food in a relaxed yet modern environment.
Taste of Africa has a sumptuous presentation of fried, grilled, steamed, stewed or mashed Kenyan cuisine, all made nice, fresh and mouth-watering. When tourists and expatriates visit Taste of Africa, the first meal they ask for is nyama choma (charcoal grilled meat) with kachumbari (salsa). Over time, they want the dry-fried tilapia with ugali. Then they move on to charcoal-grilled chicken with roast potatoes and eventually they want the beef stew with chapati or mukimo (a corn and potato mash fried with onions). Looking for a wholesome, sweet bite of Kenya? Dine at Taste of Africa.
Here in Kenya a major part of the staple diet is ugali, which is made of ground maize and usually served with different greens such as sukuma wiki, managu or meat. Different regions of Kenya have their own dishes. To honour the rich tradition of African dishes, Village Market will be introducing a series of African cooking classes. Soon to be announced, these classes will be held at the Demo Kitchen at the Food Market.
ANISE Anise Spices, Nuts & Grains is your usual round the corner market shop with a difference! Anise works directly with individual farmers and merchants who are keen to supply only the highest quality of ingredients that bring out the best taste and health benefits on your table. Anise connects with the world to bring new experiences back home. The shop is the real embodiment of an African shop, with spices, nuts and grains placed in kiondos – African hand-weaved baskets.
ArtCaffe 0712 143 839 village@artcaffe.co.ke
............................................................. NYAMA MAMA After working as a cook in exclusive safari lodges around East and West Africa, Mama has gone back to her childhood roots preparing home-style dishes with a modern eclectic twist. Nyama Mama is an unpretentious, fun, modern day African roadside diner. Locally inspired, some of their skilfully concocted dishes include chapatti wraps, Mama’s stews and flavourful sides. Indulge in some nostalgia with shared platters and signature cocktails served in iconic metal vikombe. Nyama Mama Xpress is Mama’s limited service diner, conveniently located in central locations delivering a dose of mama’s hearty food on the go.
Nyama Mama 0703 567 567 village@nyamamama.com
Taste of Africa 0729 501 650 jessegns2@yahoo.com
............................................................. THE CHOCOLATE BAR The Chocolate Bar by Absolute Chocolate is the perfect spot for every sweet tooth. Absolute Chocolate handcraft chocolate in micro batches from bean to bar in Nairobi. They have a wide selection perfect for gifting, dessert or for a light snack. What’s great is they have testers to help you select the perfect chocolate.
The Chocolate Bar 0792 941 826 info@absolutechocolate.co.ke
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The kiondo with a long leather or sisal strap was traditionally used by women for storage in homes, to carry items and to give as gifts during dowry negotiations, to place goods for barter trade at the market and to carry the harvest back home. The kiondo is timeless and back with a bang following the ban on polythene carrier bags. There are now many new multi-purpose designs with easy to hold short double straps to suit modern times for use in homes, shops and offices.
Village Market is home to Spring Valley Coffee’s second coffee shop serving espresso-based, manual and cold brew coffees. Spring Valley Coffee beans, which are fairly sourced, are also available to take away in both medium and dark roasts. Free delivery of coffee bags to your home and office is always available. Spring Valley Coffee is proudly brewed at the Tribe and Trademark hotels, as well as many of Village Market’s leading food outlets.
Anise Spices Nuts & Grains Ltd 0713 093 663 watiri@hotmail.com / mary@anisespices.co.ke
Spring Valley Coffee 0708 709 709 coffee@springvalleycoffee.com
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ESSENTIALS &
other services
DENSEY TRAVEL Densey Tours is among the leading African travel houses specialising in conducting tours and travel worldwide. Densey offers you a varied range of travel products, which include a choice of more than 150 airlines and over 65,000 hotels, holiday packages, car rentals and travel insurance. Densey Tours has a passion for travel, pleasing experiences and first class customer satisfaction.
Densey Travel 0721 332 113 info@denseytravel.com
............................................................. PHOENIX SAFARIS Experience a break from your everyday life in some of the most beautiful places in East Africa with Phoenix Safaris. Whether you want to enjoy stunning natural landscapes and unique wildlife, experience authentic African culture or just relax at a tropical beach in the Indian Ocean, Phoenix Safaris offers a professional service for tailor-made dream vacations in Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda and Tanzania. In addition to individually packaged safaris tailored to your wishes, Phoenix Safaris offers professional services in charter and scheduled flight bookings, transport and vehicle hire and booking tours and hotels/lodges in East Africa.
Phoenix Safaris 0733 974 754 tours@phoenix-safaris.de
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ARTS, CRAFTS, FURNITURE &
furnishing
ANSELM KITENGELA HOT GLASS Kitengela Hot Glass and Anselm Croze create blown objects, dalle de verre, chandeliers, lamps, beads and full interiors from recycled glass in Kitengela. Each unique piece is handmade to catch the eye and satisfy the soul. Original works – each 100 per cent recycled and 100 per cent Kenyan - embody the ethos of Anselm’s Kitengela Hot Glass studios. You’ll find a passionate and practical ensemble of scrap glass renewed, re-loved and refashioned into stylish objects, functional art and inspired design.
Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass 0722 523 284 villagemarket@kitengela.com
............................................................. ARTZ GALLERY Artz Gallery exhibits African paintings, sculptures and ornaments, all under one roof at a great price. Artworks from various artists will leave you in awe just how rich in culture Africa and Kenya are.
Artz Gallery 0733 423 640 artzzs52@gmail.com
............................................................. BLUE RHINO Blue Rhino is a design-led gift shop that evokes memories and dreams of Africa. Blue Rhino works with small local businesses, women’s groups, the handicapped and the many gifted but under privileged artisans in Kenya. On top of its range of fancy gifts, Blue Rhino has developed an attractive range of cards using timeless Joy Adamson watercolours through the help of the National Museums of Kenya and its Afromania Range. Blue Rhino’s collection of illustrated maps are a delight, created in the early 1900s style of safari and wildlife, which Africa is famous for.
Blue Rhino 0723 559 454 info@bluerhinoafrica.com
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KALABASH SELECTIONS Kalabash Selections individually selects thousands of perfectly crafted pieces of culture that represent community and purpose. The unique nature of the pieces has to be seen to be believed with a visit to the store.
Kalabash Selections 0724 372 111 kalabash@gmail.com
............................................................. PINKOPALLINO GALLERY Pinkopallino Gallery produces hand-made and unique pieces of furniture as well as lighting and decorative items with a sensual approach and international reputation. Each piece is a unique work of art, whether they are made from hand polished steel, African textiles, wood, or mouth blown glass. The striking simplicity of the pieces has created a high demand both locally and internationally to enhance the look of hotels, lodges, offices, and private homes.
Pinkopallino Gallery 0722 733 658 pinkopallino.kenya@gmail.com
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NEW
Villager
TOYWORLD The ultimate super toy store Toyworld stocks a wide range of branded children’s toys, games and sports items for boys and girls aged from birth to youth. Some of the key brands designed for babies are from Vtech, Fisher Price, Little Tikes and Leap Frog. The Vtech range keeps your little ones entertained from morning until night. The toys encourage discovery using malleable features and stimulate the senses using sound, colour and soothing melodies. A wide range of soft and cuddly toys is also available, from teddy bears to wild animals. The pre-school range of electronic learning toys are designed to teach basic curriculum aspects, including phonics, letters, numbers, spelling and letter formation. Our selection of learning computers is packed with Key Stage 1 and 2 curriculum-based learning with a particular focus on the three subjects – reading, maths and spelling.
TOYWORLD 0770 057 382 toyshouse@africaonline.co.ke
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Lots of movie-based products are also in stock. The range is always available before the cinematic release of a particular movie. We have merchandise from recent films including Cars, The Avengers, Spider-Man, Jurassic Park, Black Panther, Batman and many more. For younger boys and girls, we offer a wide range of quality developmental and creative toys ranging from puzzles and craft items to science kits such as working telescopes and microscopes. Toyworld stocks toys in line with current trends in international markets. For instance, LOL dolls are now quite popular around the world. Those looking for more macho toys can choose from a wide range of radio-control items and flying models. The family range includes board games such as Scrabble, Monopoly, Chess, Ludo and Snakes and Ladders. All these games encourage group play and healthy interaction. Toyworld is your store of choice to find a complete range of entertaining toys and games all year round.
A-Z
of
list of outlets Fabric Gallery
0710 659 837 michelle.johnsson@gmail.com
0715 282 928 info@fionakaybrand.com
100 Years
Accessorize With Style 0771 628 568 village@accessorize.co.ke
0720 390 123 info@fabricgallery.co.ke
Fiona Kay Foschini
0777 153 002/004 foschini.co.za
Adele Dejak
Hanifa by Hanifa
At Hanifa by Hanifa
Invu
0705 999 213/0721 566 685 sales@adeledejak.com 0790 562 392 athanifabyhanifa@gmail.com
Bartons
0714 935 370 kinuthiam@gmail.com
Bata
0724 627 705 bata.village@bata.com
Bossini
0719 614 691 bossinivillage@deacons.co.ke
Canali at Rodeo Drive 0721 256 777 mtm@italianmenswear.co.ke
Celio* City Walk
0731 006 192 villagemarket@citywalk.co.ke
Coco Chic 0737 885 954
Cocolili
0790 562 392 palmersnairobi@gmail.com 0739 657 157 sales@optisource.co.ke
Jennyfer* JIT Gems
0722 964 506 nddf@wananchi.com
Joo & Co
0707 861 728 info@jooandco.co.ke
Kazuri Beads 020 7120 847 info@kazuri.co.ke
Kikoy Company 0710 320 528 julia@kikoy.com
KSHMR by Kuoni
0734 699 469 elena@kashmrbykuoni.com
Made in Africa
0796 211 922 madeinafrica2003@gmail.com
Opt Source
0739 657 157 sales@opticasource.co.ke
Patrick Mavros
0701 070 295 nairobi@patrickmavros.com
Pop-Up Shop 1 Rose Jewellery
0750 404595 rosejewkenya@gmail.com
Sandstorm
0704 164 755 salessupport@sandstormkenya.com
Sensations
0719 534 764 emily@salute.co.ke
SK Collection
0728 206 134 skcollectionshop@gmail.com
Sterns
0777 153 007/008
Trevor Collection
0746 619 232/0720 202 259 rosegathoni@yahoo.com
Vivo Activewear
0746 619 337 annemuthoni@vivoactivewear.com
Woolworths
0719 615 136 storeadministratorvillagemarket2 @woolworths.co.za
0796 962 625 info@cocoliliafrica.com
Markham
Designing African Collective
Mille Collines
0799 202 020 onlinesales@zinjdesign.com
Mocca
020 7120 090
FOOD AND RESTAURANTS
Moksh
Activation Kitchen
0725 647 043/0792 944 045 retail@designingafricacollective.com
El Baul
0728 232 998 elbaulkenya@gmail.com
Elias Jewellers
0722 412 107 info@eliasjewellers.com
Erita Jewel
0722 793067 eritajewel@gmail.com
Eunique
0796 112 182 eunice@fashionkenya.com marketing@euniqueafrica.com
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0777 153 005/006 0714 301 439 mille.collines.ruanda@gmail.com
0786 485 688
Nairobi Sports House
0738 205 315 village@nairobisportshouse.com
OdAOMO
0714 235 863 thetextileloft@gmail.com
One Way
0770 300 400 victor@one-way.cc
Pizza Hut
BBrood
Pocha 254
0712 143 839 village@artcaffe.co.ke
VILLAGE MARKET FASHION AND ACCESSORIES
Artcaffe
Zinj Design
Afta Eats
0705 740 461 team@aftaeats.com
Alexandre Chocolatier 0796 433 041 contacts@alexandre.co.ke
Anise
0713 093 663/0714 704 070 mary@anisespices.co.ke
0799 871 819/0799 871 818 villagemarket@bbrood.com
Bottle Shop* Brown's Food Co.
0724 925 754 villagemarket@brownsfoodco.com
0705 454 545 village@liberty-eagle.com 0716 915 251/0711 893 141 pochaeastafrica@gmail.com
Pomodoro
0715 277 522 pomodoroservice@gmail.com
Casa Jamon
Prime Cuts – Butchery
CJ's*
Prime Cuts – Deli
0748 549 585 tapasjamonke@gmail.com 0796 000 090/0799 000 090 cjs.vm@cjs.co.ke
Donuts World* East
0700 248 780 rorovillagemarket@gmail.com
Enoteca
0723 650 909 nebiat@enoteca.agency
Han-Ji's Corner
0723 997 631 jianpinglei037@gmail.com
Harvest Restaurant
0708 555 444 butchery@primecuts.co.ke 0708 555 444
Rocomamas
0743 162 600 lafritopia@gmail.com
Santorini
0724 918 158 santorinigreekdeli@gmail.com
Sofra
0790 579 997 darlyn@mbaya.co.ke
Souk
0730 886 000
0791 696 715/0799 999 099 assso@souk-kenya.co.ke
Jiko – Tribe Hotel
Spring Valley Coffee
0732 186 000 jiko@tribehotel-kenya.com
Karel T-Lounge 0746 619 463 info@karel.co.ke
Keventers
0726 254 254 info@keventers.co.ke
0708 709 709 coffee@springvalleycoffee.com
Sweet Street
0702 899 899/0782 899 899 info@sweetstreet.co.ke
Taco
KFC
0724 924 974 chriscellini@me.com
Khazana Restaurant
0729 501 650 jessegns2@yahoo.com
0702 960 834 kfcvillage@kfk.co.ke 0727 329 937 sonalbobby@yahoo.com
Maru Bhajias 0719 343 344
Taste of Africa
Tastigo
0745 719 988 info@pizzacorner.co.ke
Mugg & Bean
Thai Village
0732 010 203 info@muggandbeanvm.com
0712 848 770 sonalbobby@yahoo.com
Nyama Mama
The Chocolate Bar
0703 567 567 village@nyamamama.com
Off the Rocks
0724 924 974 chriscellini@me.com
Ohcha
0792 941 826 info@absolutechocolate.co.ke
The Local Grill
0722 576 301/0746 860 650 reservations@thelocalgrill.co.ke
0724 606 060/0715 869 962 ohchavm@artcaffe.co.ke
Tiramisu
0701 319 140/0733 333 433 majidjerdi@yahoo.com
Urban Burger
Orchid
Osteria
0728 680 035 osteriagigiri@yahoo.com
Pasta Republic 0730 886 000
0702 993 254 info@tiramisubakery.co.ke 0719 269 476/0717 606 060 urbanvillage@artcaffe.co.ke
Village Cellar
0729 221 100 vm@village-supermarket.com
A-Z of VILLAGE MARKET Zeytoon
0733 940 522/0733 333 433
Zucchini Ice-cream and Juice Bar 0724 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT & RECREATION CENTRE (FERC)
M.P. Shah Hospital
Village Medical Centre 020 4291 000/0728 900 800/ 0736 900 800 vmcc@mpshahhosp.org
Optica Limited 0742 969 508 village@optica.co.ke
Salon Natalie
0721 888 222/0717 866 009
O-Zone Trampoline Park
0733 835 081/0722 154 903/020 7122 460/020 7124 025 villagedental2015@gmail.com
020 7122 911
VR Gaming
HEALTH AND BEAUTY Belladona Pharmacy
0715 945 228/0738 996 104 pharmacy@belladonnahealthcare.com
Blossom Aesthetics Ltd 0715 176 077 info@blossom-aesthetics.com
Dream Nails
0728 610 475 dreamnails@swiftkenya.com
Elixir Health
0735 174 687 elixirhealthkenya@gmail.com
Goodlife Pharmacy
0798 190 601 villagemarket@goodlife.africa.com
Grassroots 020 7122 084
Haute Perfumerie
0705 226 624 delornemalia@gmail.com
Healthy U
0707 367 666 villagemarket@healthy-u2000.com
Invu
0739 657 157 sales@optisource.co.ke
AA Kenya
0786 696 969 carolyne.mbatha1@ke.airtel.com
Indoor Playground
Under The Sea
MAC Instore
Salon Malibu
0741 151 000 info@refinerygrooming.com
0717 543 416
020 7123 141
0729 221 100 vm@village-supermarket.com
Village Supermarket
Refinery
0733 624 552/0725 504 190
0207122488
Lorenzo Professional Dry Cleaners
0709 333 002 aavillage@aakenya.co.ke
Bowling
020 7122 477/476
ESSENTIALS AND OTHER SERVICES
Village Dental Clinic
Yves Rocher
0702 343 434 info@yrkenya.com
FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS Barclays Prestige Centre 0723 786 629 florence.kithinji@barclays.com
CBA Bank
0711 056 444 danson.githae@cbagroup.com
CBA Bank ATM Chase Bank ATM Co-op Bank ATM Diamond Trust Bank 0711 300 003 kwanjohi@dtbafrica.com jmandela@dtbafrica.com
Equity Bank ATM FAPCL* KCB Bank
020 7122 003 retail-vmarket@kcb.co.ke
KCB Bank ATM Mpesa Shop NIC Bank
0711 041 870 okulj@nicgroup.com
All Times News Stand
0725 574 703 mobileklinikltd@gmail.com
Between The Lines
0708 098 188 yasmin@westlandssundries.com
Blue Lily Flower Shop 0722 320 771 nanitecle@yahoo.com
Bobby Pall Photography
0721 462 302 bobbypallphotography@gmail.com
Carrefour Market* Chapa Copy
0700 866 089 villagemarket@chapacopy.com
Credible Sounds
0741 411 963 credible@ crediblesoundsvillagemarket.com
Densey Travel
info@denseytravel.com 0721 332 113
DHL
0711 017 133 gladys.mwangi@dhl.com
Madora
0741 896 314 villagemarket@madora.co.ke
Taipan Forex Bureau
Power Innovations Ltd
0725 643 143/0736 110 786 salesvillage@powerinnovationsltd. com
Safaricom Service Centre 0722 002 374 villagemarket@safaricom.co.ke
Safe Box
0723 500 500 info@safebox.co.ke
Samsung
0722 784 418 rose@tricom.co.ke
Shifaz Veterinary Clinic
JIT Group Offices
0743 795 301 janekimaru@tbc.co.ke
020 7125 680
0756 072 588
0722 206 536/517 www.kv.kenyavaluers.com
Kingsway Tyres Limited
0722 397 661 gladwell@taipanforex.com
0733 699 514 village@kingswaytyres.com ahmed.siddik@kingswaytyres.com
VFS International (K) Ltd
Kiwi Shop
0721 372 967
0735 764 673 pmrvillagemarket@posta
Ignite Gym
Kenya Valuers Estate Agent
0704 036 072 mac.vm@lintonsbeauty.com
Post Office
020 4952 916 vmwambaire@telkom.co.ke
Stanbic ATM
M.A.C
0733 974 754 tours@phoenix-safaris.de
I.A Security Services
Lintons Beauty World
Standard Chartered Bank ATM
Phoenix Safaris
0710 888 888 shrikesh@techhouse.co.ke
0743 618 729 info.ke@ignitefitness.com
0720 019 557
Zuku
0735 034 830/0786 420 805 florence.wambui@ke.wananchi.co.ke
Anselm Kitengela Hot Glass
0721 555 590/0723 443 371 sales@isl.co.ke
Hot Point
0720 650 488 info@iasecurityservices.com
0726 333 446 info@zucchini.co.ke
Nikon
0721 632 060 kiprono.woods@gmail.com
0800 720 404 smaina@hotpoint.co.ke
Zucchini Greengroceries
ARTS, CRAFTS AND GIFTS
Hi Kitchen
0722 800 522 afsaneh.mbn@gmail.com
0713 908 411 info@wyntonmusic.com
Mobile Service Klinik
0725 711 896/0722 511 761 dr.zulfikar_moshinali@yahoo.com
KAPS
0716 825 042 village@lintonsbeauty.com
Miniso
Airtel Store
SBM Bank
0703 074 590 village market@sbmbank.co.ke
0702 600 442 info@macinstore.com 0711 623 336 mishelleonyango2017@gmail.com
Jaff's Optical
0733 707 362/0720 416 242 jaffsvillage@gmail.com
0708 690 598 galicelorenzo@gmail.com
Wynton House of Music
Techmart
Technology House Telkom Kenya
Text Book Centre Tintoria Dry Cleaners
0729 329 404 operationsmanager@tintoria.co.ke
Versatile Photographers
0722 523 284 villagemarket@kitengela.com
Artz Gallery
0733 423 640 artzzs52@gmail.com
Blue Rhino
0723 559 454 info@bluerhinoafrica.com
Cedar Box 0719 581 361
Kalabash
0724 372 111 kalabash@gmail.com
Rupa's Gift Centre
0731 737 756 villagemarket@rupasgiftcentre.co.ke
Toy World
0770 057 382/0782 376 161 toyshouse@africaonline.co.ke
FURNITURE AND FURNISHINGS Handcraft Centre 0722 937 327
Kashmir Arts
0732 402 647 kashmirarts@yahoo.com
Nobri
0702 630 650 info@nobrihome.com
Past and Present
0733 608 330 alfonsopiedade@gmail.com
Persian Bazaar* Pinkopallino Gallery
0722 733 658 pinkopallino.kenya@gmail.com
0722 619 535 village@versatilephotographers.com
Pop-Up Shop 2
Village Photoshop
info@rupasgiftcentre.co.ke
0705 813 913 info@villagephotoshop.co.ke
Village Service Centre 0723 639 798 owinojoshua@yahoo.com odhimos254@gmail.com
Rupa's Gift Centre Ltd Rus Interiors
0706 701 858 mail@dharamshi.com
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