Village Beat Magazine. April-May 2012

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April - May 2012

A Publication of The Vil lage Market

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Tribe Hotel honoured in Trendiest Hotels awards

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3 Jambo! More than ever to get your brain buzzing

4 New Villager Schofield and Associates

5 Village News

6 Tyre Tips Why it is important to rotate your tyres

8 Profiler Tough but fair - like a good father: Jared Obonyo

10 Well Being Managing arthritis

12 Off the Shelf Book Worm: A quick look at the latest bestsellers For Seasons: Blockbusters on DVD Reel News: A look at the latest releases

16 Creative Connections The Village Market Public Art Design Competition 2012

18 Savour Tribe Hotel honoured in Trendiest Hotels awards

20 Gadgets nüvifone M10

22 Village Diary Upcoming events

24 Culture Third annual Ideal Interiors Show 2012

25 Still Here One Way

26 Escape Rhino River Camp

28 Pictorial Village Scene

30 A to Z of The Village Market

32 Essential Contacts & Information

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Your feedback requesting more content in the

magazine has challenged us to raise our game.

We’ve introduced such columns as Gadgets

to keep you in touch with the latest gizmos

available at The Village Market. Also new is the

Tyre Tips column, courtesy of Reema Doshi, the

PR & Marketing Manager at Kingsway Tyres. We

guarantee that her cheerful and simple writing

style will keep you informed on tyre care as well as

general vehicle maintenance.

For these items, and so much more, read on!

WELCOME

Jambo!More than ever to get your brain buzzing

Ann GitariPress Liaison Officer

The Village Market

Email: [email protected]


The Village Market has been buzzing

with activity over the past three

months, with event after event drawing

considerable foot traffic to the complex.

Perhaps the most notable of these events was

the 3rd annual Ideal Interiors Show, set up

at the rooftop parking area. Picture design-

centric exhibits from bathtubs to kitchen

counters, sofas and outdoor gardens – some

to see and some to take home. It was the

must-attend event of the year, but certainly

not the last. Read all about this and other

upcoming events in this issue.

As an award-winning shopping and recreation

destination, we are proud to announce that we

have added another feather to our cap. Tribe Hotel

has been chosen as a Top 5 winner in Africa’s

Trendiest Hotels category by TripAdvisor in its

2012 Travellers’ Choice awards. Read all about this

prestigious award in the Savour column.

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Schofieldinternational experience to provide an efficient

and effective service.

London Office

Acknowledging the business needs of Kenyans in

the diaspora and those investing in Kenya, the firm

has established a presence in central London. Its

clients in the UK have an opportunity to meet the

team in London. The London consultant, Judge

Derek Schofield, has wide judicial experience in

civil, commercial and offshore work in Kenya.

Judge Schofield still sits as a part-time judge

in England and brings to the firm the highest

standards of probity and integrity.

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SCHOfIElD AND ASSOCIATESThe Village Market, 3rd Level, next to CBA

Tel: +254 (20) 8091518 or +254 719 615475

[email protected]


and Associates

Customers have often inquired whether

there is a lawyer based at The Village

Market who can provide legal services

within range of the city centre.

We are delighted to welcome Schofield and

Associates Advocates to The Village Market.

The firm’s principal, Anne Schofield, reopened

her practice in Kenya in 2010 after spending 20

years working in the law and banking sector in

the Cayman Islands. She has worked as a legal

consultant with RadcliffesLeBrasseur Solicitors

in London and Hassans International Law Firm

in Gibraltar before becoming a senior partner at

Anne Schofield and Kasamani Advocates.

Customer service

Schofield and Associates provide legal services at

local and international levels to both corporate

and individual clients. The team has wide expertise

in different areas of law and provides legal

services in trade, investment, banking and other

financial services. The team can also assist clients

in conveyancing and drafting of legal documents.

The firm makes use of best practice gained from

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Hassle-free parkingUnder The Village Market’s Bonus Card loyalty programme, shoppers can take advantage of yet another rewarding offer. All Bonus Card members can now obtain an unlimited parking card for only KES 2,000 per month. If you are not a Bonus Card member, sign up today, get your Bonus Card on the spot and start earning points for shopping at any Village Market outlet. You can get your unlimited parking card as well. Terms, restrictions and conditions apply. Bonus Card – Get Rewarded!

WebsiteWe are proud to announce that The Village Market website is now accessible to the public. This follows a signifi cant period of reconstruction to make the site trendier and to provide more up-to-date information about our mall. The website can be accessed at www.villagemarket-kenya.com.

Designer fashionThe lingerie shop Coco Chic, which stocks the designer brand Le Mystere, now has a new line of body wraps and jumpsuits available. Get these and other exclusive fashion items to enhance your look and give you a great feeling!

Hospitality and sports The Village Market has become a member of the Hospitality and Tourism Sports Organisation (HOTOSO). Management staff have already enrolled and formed teams in such sports and activities as athletics, basketball, football, swimming and tennis as well as darts and Scrabble. The competitive games ceremony on 24 March was marked by a six-a-side football event at Parklands Sports Club. Training for all other games will be held at the Kenya Teachers Training College on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm.

HOTOSO games were established 13 years ago to promote growth of a variety of sports in the local hospitality and tourism industry. In addition to many other reputable organisations, our sister company, Tribe Hotel, is also a current HOTOSO member. Besides the networking opportunity, the management hopes to achieve lifelong healthy active lifestyles among its employees.

Customer care trainingThe Village Market’s Recreation Department recently underwent customer service training. Trainees included staff assigned to the Water Park, Mini Golf and Bowling facilities. The one-week course of training covered topics such as The Customer Friendly Approach, Making a Good Impression, Effective Communication and Do’s and Don’ts of Customer Care. This course is one of many such programmes that the management will continue to organise in order to ensure a high standard of customer satisfaction.

Shoppers and visitors to The Village Market are encouraged to give us feedback on their experience by emailing [email protected].

Why it is important to rotate your tyres

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Why it is important to rotate your tyres

Having hosted several women’s tyre

clinics, it is an honour for me to write

in the Village Beat. My aim is to discuss

tyre technology and safety and pass on tips

for a better driving experience. In the coming

issues, through this column, I will talk about

topics such as tyre pressure and condition, seat

belts (a necessity or a false sense of security?),

servicing your car and, of course, who are

better drivers, women or men?

With so many issues to discuss, it was hard to

select the fi rst topic. However, one in particular

has caused a lot of controversy among my peers,

both male and female:

If you were to replace only two tyres on your car,

which would they be, the front or rear? Most

people would answer: ‘front’. Right?

Wrong! It is a common misconception that the

best place to fi t new tyres is the front. I can

see some of you leaping from your seats and

shouting: “Of course it’s the front – that’s where

the braking force is!” or “That’s where the

maximum momentum is!” and so on.

Helpful advice

For the majority of road vehicles, the front axle is

where the steering occurs. This provides a useful

level of grip feedback to the driver. The rear

wheels are not connected to the steering column

and so judging their grip is almost impossible for

the average driver.

Michelin, one of the world’s leading tyre

manufacturers and innovators, recommends that

new tyres or those with the least wear should be

fi tted to the rear wheels to ensure:

• Better control in emergency braking or tight corners when roads are slippery

• Less risk of losing control of your vehicle, especially on wet surfaces

• Better road-holding, particularly in diffi cult situations, whether your car is front-wheel or rear-wheel drive.

With varying road conditions, braking forces,

steering and varying loads carried by the tyres, they

tend to wear out at different levels. A helpful and

benefi cial practice against this uneven wearing is tyre

rotation. Regularly changing the location of each

tyre on the vehicle helps extend their life by ensuring

even wear and improving performance. It is best to

get a professional tyre centre to visually inspect your

tyres and recommend the right rotation.

Michelin recommends that tyres are rotated every

six months or 10,000 to 13,000 km. It should be

noted that, if your car has a full-sized spare, this

should also be included in the rotation cycle.

To get professional advice and assistance, visit

Kingsway TyreExpert Centre at the Village Market.

Compiled by Reema Doshi, PR and Marketing Manager, Kingsway Tyres Ltd

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Tough but fair

– like a good fatherJared Obonyo – Chief Security Officer

PROFILER

'I adopt a democratic style of leadership and only become

authoritarian as a final resort'


PROFILER

When you meet Jared Obonyo at The

Village Market, you might think he

was just another member of the

public – a man in a black suit waiting for his

family to fi nish shopping before driving them

home. His calm, diplomatic demeanour says

nothing about the daunting task that is his

job. However, Jared recently earned the title of

Chief Security Offi cer at The Village Market.

His journey to the top began in 1996 when he

joined the company as a security offi cer.

“Back then the complex was much smaller, with

only Phase One of the mall complete,” he recalls.

“There were only seven security offi cers then,

who manned the entire complex.”

In 1998 The Village Market began a signifi cant

expansion process and, as the complex grew, so

did its workforce.

Team management

The number of Security Department staff rose

from a mere seven to 90 at the present time,

making it the Management’s largest department.

Added to this team are staff from the contracted

security fi rm KK, the Kenya Police and other arms

of security, working together to keep The Village

Market secure at all times.

The man whose job it is to coordinate this entire

security network is Jared Obonyo.

“It may appear diffi cult from the outside looking

in, but I enjoy what I do,” says the one-time

police offi cer.

Jared says his work is made easier by the support

he receives from the whole Management team,

who make sure he has the equipment he needs

to do his job. Even more important is the good

relationship his security team shares with the

majority of tenants, loyal shoppers, external

local and diplomatic security personnel as well as

contracted security company staff.

As with any other job, Jared’s work brings its fair

share of challenges – sometimes from unexpected

quarters. “There are customers who give my

security offi cers a diffi cult time,” he laments. “It

can be very demoralising, especially since each

member of my team is well trained in both matters

of security and customer care, and they try to do

their job for the safety of these same customers.”

Jared, who won the Employee of the Year

award last year, says he regards himself as more

of a father than a boss to his team. “I adopt a

democratic style of leadership and only become

authoritarian as a fi nal resort,” he says. “That way,

you attain more cooperation and participation

from the team, since they feel dignifi ed and

empowered to perform their duties without fear.”

Family man

When he’s not at work, the father-of-seven often

travels upcountry to spend time with his family.

When he’s in the city, he will spend his weekends

catching up with the local football scene or reading

novels. A teetotaller, he is also a regular church-goer.

Despite having time off, Jared says his phone is

always switched on, as he can be summoned to the

complex at any time to deal with security issues.

Regarding the looming security threat to

Kenya since late last year, Jared says that the

Management has always been prepared. “The

security situation has only been heightened, and

all we can do is heighten our security measures,”

he says.

Since taking over the helm at the Security Department,

Jared is pleased to note that customers have become

more cooperative when being searched at the

entrances. “They have come to understand why

these checks are necessary, and some even give us

information when they notice any suspicious activity.”

On a fi nal note, Jared urges all Village Market

customers, tenants and staff to be ever-vigilant,

pointing out that security is as much an individual

effort as a community concern.

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Arthritis is characterised by an insidious

pain that makes mobility a painful

affair and can leave the person

crippled in the long run. When inflammation

of the joints persists, it sets in degenerative

changes in the affected weight-bearing joints

of the spine, hips, knees, ankles and fingers..

The factors that trigger arthritis are explained briefly:

Deficient diet. Calcium is the most predominant

mineral that is required for the strength of the

bones. Calcium, being a hard mineral, needs

the help of other minerals such as magnesium,

potassium and Vitamin D for proper uptake into

the body. Calcium is found mainly in natural foods.

Therefore, a well-balanced diet is required; but all

products consumed should be as natural as possible

to get the maximum nutrients – for example, using

whole grain cereal instead of refined cereals.

Indigestion. Certain biological changes that cause

calcification of the bones (build-up of insoluble

calcium salt) leading to arthritis are caused by

indigestion. When the acid level increases in the

stomach (acidosis), the sodium in the walls of the

stomach is insufficient to buffer off the acid level,

so it takes the sodium from the joints (second-

largest reserve). When such a withdrawal of sodium

occurs often, it may develop calcification.

Certain foods and drugs may slow the absorption

of the calcium necessary for healthy bones. Arthritis

is best prevented by an adequate intake of calcium-

rich foods and Vitamin D, naturally available

through sunlight.


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Certain foods and supplements may help prevent

or delay the onset of arthritis or minimise its

damage and should be included in the diet:

• Green (alkaline) vegetables and their juices

• Flax seed oil

• Raw, unsalted nuts and seeds, particularly

sesame and almonds

• Nutritional supplements such as calcium,

magnesium, Vitamin D, Vitamin K2, strontium

citrate and boron. Alfalfa contains all minerals

essential for bone health.

• Glucosamine and chondroitin are nutrients

that can be obtained as supplements. These

substances are important in the formation of

bones, tendons, ligaments, cartilage and synovial

(joint) fluid.

• Essential fatty acids in the form of Omega 3 and

6 reduce inflammation in the joints.

Certain acidic foods and substances that interfere

with calcium absorption:

• Nicotine products

• Carbonated sodas, alcohol and caffeinated drinks

• Excessive salt and sugar

• Red meat and dairy products.

Red meat and dairy products interfere with the

absorption of calcium because they contain high

amounts of protein. The more protein a person

consumes, the less calcium is absorbed by the body.

Increasing calcium intake or decreasing protein

intake can help offset this dietary imbalance.

Herbs

Various herbal remedies have been used effectively

in the naturopathic treatment of arthritis, including

drynaria root (Drynaria fortunei), used to nourish

the kidneys and strengthen bones, and red clover

(Trifolium pratense), prevents breakdown of existing

bone mass.

WELL BEING


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ElIxIr HEAlTHLevel 2, above Food CourtTel: +254 (0)20 712 0217Email: [email protected]

E-mail your queries to our writer:

Dr Komal Shah (Naturopathic Doctor, Yoga Therapist

and Nutritionist) at: [email protected]

or call +254 737 471300

Other herbs that relieve swelling and inflammation

are devil’s claw, boswellia, cat’s claw and ginger.

Absence of mental poise. Arthritis is a psychosomatic

disease. Disturbance of mental health or poise

creates disturbances of the physical body and affects

the most vulnerable organs of the body.

Hydrotherapy

Hydrotherapy is used extensively in naturopathic

medicine and is particularly helpful in the

treatment of osteoporosis. Hydrotherapy includes

water exercises that help strengthen muscles.

Constitutional hydrotherapy involves the application

of hot and cold towels to detoxify the body and

stimulate the immune system.

Certain foods and supplements may help prevent or delay the onset of arthritis


OFF THE SHELF BookA quick look at the latest bestsellers

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Level 1, Opposite Steers

Tel: +254 20 7122437


THE ELEPHANT WHISPERER Author: lawrence Anthony

Price: KES 960

THE LOST KINGDOMS OF AFRICAAuthor: Gus Casely-Hayford

Price: KES 1,800

For many of us, the history of Africa is, at best, vague. We might think of Egyptian pyramids, legendary queens and Zulu warriors. The truth, of course, is much more diverse, creative and culturally rich. In ‘The Lost Kingdoms of Africa’, Gus Casely-Hayford takes us on a fascinating journey through the history of this remarkable continent. We encounter archaeological sites of staggering beauty that rival the Great Wall of China, vast and ancient universities that predate Oxford and Cambridge, kingdoms of extraordinary wealth, artistic traditions that still inspire artists today, great religious sites that surpass the Vatican, and a country with more pyramids than Egypt.

When South African conservationist Lawrence Anthony was asked to accept a heard of ‘rogue’ wild elephants on his Thula Thula game reserve in Zululand, his common sense told him to refuse. But he was the herd’s last chance of survival. Dangerous and unpredictable, they would be killed if Anthony failed to take them in. As he risked his life to create a bond with the troubled elephants and persuade them to stay on his reserve, Anthony came to realise what a special family they were – from the wise matriarch, Nana, who guided the herd, to her warrior sister, Frankie, always ready to see off any threat, to their children, who fought so hard to survive. With unforgettable characters and exotic wildlife, this enthralling book will appeal to animal lovers and adventurous souls everywhere.

THE FLYING MANAuthor: roopa farooki

Price: KES 1,680

ONE DAY I’LL WRITE ABOUT THIS PLACEAuthor: Binyavanga Wainaina

Price: KES 2,250

Binyavanga Wainaina won the 2002 Caine Prize for African Writing. In this vivid and compelling memoir, Wainaina takes us through his school days, his mother’s religious period, his failed attempt to study commerce in South Africa, a moving family reunion in Uganda, and his travels around Kenya. The landscape in front of him always claims his main attention, but he evokes the shifting political scene that unsettles his views on family, tribe and nationhood. Resolutely avoiding stereotype and cliché, Wainaina paints every scene with a highly distinctive and hugely memorable brush.

Meet Maqil – also known as Mike, Mehmet, Mikhail and Miguel – a character and charlatan. A criminally clever man who tells a good tale, trading on his charm and good looks, reinventing himself with a new identity and nationality in each successive country where he makes his home, abandoning wives and children and careers in the process. He’s a compulsive gambler, driven to lose at least as much as he gains, in games of chance and in life. A damaged man in search of himself. 'The Flying Man' is an affecting, evocative and often funny story of the ultimate immigrant, a man who fi ts in everywhere and nowhere, who cannot help but cause harm to those around him, but who ultimately inspires love.

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ForSeasonsBlockbusters on DVD

DOLLHOUSECreator: Joss Whedon

Starring: Eliza Dushku, Harry lennix, and fran Kranz

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-fi

The show follows an organisation that employs mind-wiped humans known as Dolls who are implanted with false memories and skills for various missions and tasks. When they are not ‘at work’ they are living in a real-life Dollhouse which gives the show its name. One of these mind-wiped humans, a young woman named Echo, is starting to become aware of herself and what is going on. All the while, somebody on the outside is trying to bring the Dollhouse down while getting closer to Echo, possibly not aware that she is one of the Dolls he is after.

THE SECRET DIARY OF A CALL GIRLCreator: lucy Prebble

Starring: Billie Piper, Iddo Goldberg and Cherie lunghi

Genre: Drama

A British TV drama based on the blog and books by the pseudonymous Belle de Jour. The series, set in London, revolves around the life of Hannah Baxter (Billie Piper), a seemingly normal woman who lives a secret life as a call girl under the pseudonym Belle. The series focuses on her professional and private life and its complications as they collide. However, she receives help and advice from her best friend Ben (Iddo Goldberg), in most situations.

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*KES 2,500 registration fee and KES 200 per DVD borrowed. First four rentals free with new membership sign-up. Home delivery and pick-up also available.

JERICHOCreator: Stephen Chbosky, Josh Schaer, Jonathan E. Steinberg

Starring: Skeet Ulrich, lennie James and Ashley Scott

Genre: Action, Drama, Mystery

When Jake Green returns to his Kansas small-town home, Jericho, where his father Johnston is mayor, everyone is preoccupied with petty private business and family matters. But that changes drastically after a sudden explosion. It soon becomes clear there has been a nuclear attack. No-one knows by whom or on what scale. Suddenly, as inhabitants gradually discover all over the disintegrating USA, life in Jericho has become a more primordial struggle for survival, in which dangers, primitive as well as technological, have to be weighed against pressing primal needs such as food, fuel and self-defence against plunderers, invaders and even each other.

KNIGHT RIDERDirector: Steve Shill

Starring: Justin Bruening, Deanna russo and Paul Campbell

Genre: Mystery, Thriller

When a group of ruthless mercenaries kill a reclusive scientist, his creation, a new model of artifi cially intelligent supercar, escapes to fi nd his daughter and recruit an ex-soldier to thwart them. Mike Traceur, a bitter former Army Ranger and failed racing driver, neither cares for nor wants this chance to make up for his past failings. A new driver is wanted, but Traceur is reluctant to join this mysterious group and doubts whether he or the Knight Industries Three Thousand (KITT) supercar can make a difference. He has problems, he’s in debt and people want to kill him. The choice is all too obvious for him and KITT.

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TO BOrrOW OrIGINAl DVDs VISIT: Moviebuster, Level 1, Opposite Steers

Tel: 0715 818774 or 0732 242294Email: [email protected] Web: www.moviebusterkenya.com

http://www.villagemarket-kenya.com


ReelNewsA look at the latest releases

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WATCH THESE MOVIES AT: Starfl ix Cinemas, The Village Market

Level 3, Opposite Superbowl

Tel: +254 720 602222

MAN ON A LEDGE Starring: Sam Worthington, Elizabeth Banks, Jamie BellDirected by: Asger leth Genre: Crime, ThrillerStudio: Summit EntertainmentShowing in: April 2012

An ex-cop turned con threatens to jump to his death from a Manhattan hotel rooftop. The nearest New York Police offi cer immediately responds to a screaming woman and calls dispatch. More offi cers arrive with SWAT and tactical command along with fi remen. The police then dispatch a female police psychologist who has been personally requested to talk him down from the ledge. However, things aren’t as straightforward and clear-cut as they appear to be.

GONEStarring: Amanda Seyfried, Jennifer Carpenter, Wes BentlyDirected by: Heitor DhaliaGenre: Drama, ThrillerStudio: lakeshore EntertainmentShowing in: May 2012

GHOST RIDER – Spirit of VengeanceStarring: Nicholas Cage, Ciaran Hinds, Idris ElbaDirected by: Mark Neveldine, Brian TaylorGenre: Action, fantasy, ThrillerStudio: Columbia Pictures & Hyde Park EntertainmentShowing in: April 2012

When her sister disappears, Jill is convinced the serial killer who kidnapped her two years ago has returned, and sets out once again to face her abductor.

Johnny Blaze is a man who has made a deal with the Devil (who called himself Roarke at the time). Johnny is on the run, trying to make sure no-one is harmed by his alter ego, the Ghost Rider. He is approached by a monk named Moreau, who says he can help him get free of the Rider, but fi rst he needs Johnny’s help to protect a boy whom Roarke has plans for.

HUNGER GAMES Starring: Jenifer lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, liam HemsworthDirected by: Gary rossGenre: Action, Drama, Sci-fi Studio: lionsgateShowing in: April 2012

In a not-too-distant future, North America has collapsed, weakened by drought, fi re, famine, and war, to be replaced by Panem, a country divided into the Capitol and 12 districts. Each year, two young representatives from each district are selected by lottery to participate in The Hunger Games. Part entertainment, part brutal intimidation of the subjugated districts, the televised games are broadcast throughout Panem. The 24 participants are forced to eliminate their competitors, literally, with all citizens required to watch. When 16-year-old Katniss’s young sister, Prim, is selected as the mining district’s female representative, Katniss volunteers to take her place. She and her male counterpart, Peeta, will be pitted against bigger, stronger representatives who have trained for this their whole lives.

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The Village Market Management

has launched a Public Art Design

Competition. Artists from all over the

country will be invited to design life-size

sculptures for display in public areas of The

Village Market.

The project seeks a unique design that will be

consistent with its surrounding site and will take

into consideration public movement, public open

space and interaction between people and public

art. The centre offers a unique platform for the

artwork to be seen by a wide range of people and

the competition is an excellent opportunity to truly

express the meaning of public art.

Through this competition, the Management hopes

to enhance The Village Market environment and

create an opportunity for artists’ talents to be

recognised. The selection process will take up to

three months and will end in May 2012.

Who can submit designs?

Anyone over 18 who lives, works or goes

to school in Kenya can submit their design.

Application forms are available at the

Management Offi ce and each participant can


Creative Connections:Th e Village Market Public Art Design Competition 2012

Through this competition, the Management hopes to enhance The Village Market environment and create an opportunity for artists’ talents to be recognised


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enter at least three designs. You don’t have

to be a professional artist to enter. Send your

design and, if it is chosen, your work could be

immortalised as public work at The Village Market.

Five finalists will receive KES 20,000 for their

winning design proposals.

What to keep in mind when working designs

Requirements: Designs must be original, suitable

for outdoor installation and able to be secured

to a concrete base. They should also be weather-

proof, suitable for high traffic areas, safe for

children and suitable for family viewing.

Location: The sculptures will be located in The

Village Market complex. The choice of location will

be determined by the artists, with the exception of

a few specific areas designated by the Board.

Display: The designs will be no taller than 15 ft

or heavier than 250 kg without prior approval.

The Village Market will display the item under

the artist’s name and will give full credit in all

publications where images of the pieces are

shown. A written description of the art piece, the

thought behind the design and the message it is

trying to convey will accompany the final artwork.

Once selected, the art piece will not be duplicated

in any other form.

Disclaimer: The Village Market is under no obligation

to have all the art pieces constructed immediately.

What kind of prizes will be awarded?

The selection panel will shortlist 30 proposals and

then choose five winning designs. The selection

panel can choose more than one design submitted

by one person. The winners will receive KES

20,000. Artists in the top-30 short list will draw

for a grand prize. The winners will be selected by

a four-member panel comprising a Village Market

director, a tenant and two members of the art

community in Kenya.

Consequences of submission and acceptance of designs

Interested artists are advised that neither The

Village Market

Management

nor the

selection panel is

obliged to accept any

of the artists’ designs

and may reject all designs.

Each artist is advised and by

the submission of a design

agrees with The

Village Market

Management

that the

Management

will not be

responsible

for any

costs,

expenses,

losses,

damages

(including damages for loss of

anticipated profit) or liabilities incurred by the

artist as a result of or arising out of submitting a

design, or due to the Management’s acceptance

or non-acceptance of their design or arising out

of any contract award not made in accordance

with the expressed or implied terms of the call

for designs. Until a written contract in a form

satisfactory to The Village Market Management

is executed by both the Management and the

artist, no legal rights or responsibility shall be

created between the artist and the The Village

Market Management.

The property offers stunning architecture and a hotel experience unlike any other



Tribe Hotel in Nairobi was chosen as a

Top 5 winner in Africa’s Trendiest Hotels

category by TripAdvisor in its 2012

Travellers’ Choice awards.

Now in its 10th year, the annual TripAdvisor

Travellers’ Choice awards honour the world’s best

hotels, earning their distinction from those who

know them best – real travellers. Unlike other

hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice

winners are based on millions of valuable reviews

and opinions from travellers around the world.

“With the help of millions of travellers around

the globe, TripAdvisor is thrilled to recognise the

world’s most outstanding hotels for the 10th year

of the Travellers’ Choice awards,” said Christine

Petersen, president, TripAdvisor for Business.

“From the best bargain hotels to best luxury

hotels, remarkable service, value and quality are

the hallmarks of our Travellers’ Choice winners.”

As TripAdvisor has continued its growth

globally, featuring sites in 30 countries and in 21

languages, the Travellers’ Choice Hotels awards

now highlight a broader range of spectacular

properties across the globe.

About Tribe Hotel

Tribe Hotel is a luxurious, award-winning property

located in the heart of Nairobi’s diplomatic Gigiri

district. The property offers stunning architecture

and a hotel experience unlike any other. The

seamless balance of clean, modern architecture

and African warmth in handmade wooden

furniture, local fabrics and artefacts epitomises the

hotel’s motto of ‘One Planet, One Tribe’.

Tribe has 137 rooms, including duplex lofts,

suites and a presidential wing. Each room

features 300 thread count sheets, widescreen

LCD TVs with DVD players and premium satellite

channels, king-sized beds, mood-enhancing

lighting, fl oor-to-ceiling mirrors, high-pressure

rain showers, refrigerator, free wireless internet

and complimentary minibar. For executives, Tribe

offers a full-service business centre, secretarial

assistance, newspaper and magazine delivery, free

parking, executive boardrooms and state-of-the-

art conferencing equipment. Tribe’s amenities,

location and atmosphere come together to

ensure a luxurious stay for guests and to offer an

experience that is sure to inspire the senses.

Tribe was featured on Condé Nast Traveller’s

prestigious Hot List in 2010 and again in 2011

for the hotel’s spa.

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Tel: +254 20 7200000


Web: www.tribe-hotel.com

Tribe Hotel honoured in Trendiest Hotels awards

nüvifone M10


This stylish smartphone

was built to give you the best

of both worlds, seamlessly

connecting your business life with your personal life

The nüvifone M10 is a full-featured

smartphone that works as hard as you

do. Combining the enterprise-friendly

Windows Mobile platform with Garmin’s

proven navigation, the nüvifone M10 was

designed to take you places. And with

access to Windows Marketplace, you’ll have

hundreds of apps right at your fingertips.

Connect your worlds

With nüvifone M10, you’ll have a digital

assistant at your side. This stylish

smartphone was built to give you

the best of both worlds, seamlessly

connecting your business life with your

personal life. In addition to running

the powerful Windows Mobile OS, the

nüvifone M10 comes preloaded with

FacebookTM and YouTubeTM apps, allowing

you to stay in sync with your surroundings while

getting more done in less time.

Designed to move you

The nüvifone M10 is ready to go with the included

car kit and power cable. Simply plug it in and snap

it in the car mount and you’ll be on your way in

no time. The nüvifone M10 also features a bright

3.5 inch display to help guide you on your way.

And with a 5.0 MP camera that automatically geo-

tags your pictures, you’ll be able to share location

details about the places around you.

Stay informed

The nüvifone M10 puts all the information you

need right on the home screen. From new emails

and text messages to missed calls and calendar

appointments, you’ll have at-a-glance details via

the intuitive interface. And to give you easy access

to your contacts and emails while keeping the

content secure, the nüvifone M10 can be synched

over the air with your computer and enterprise

systems via Exchange ActiveSync functionality.

Choose your own path

Featuring Garmin’s award-winning navigation,

the nüvifone M10 will get you wherever you

want to go. With the nüvifone M10, you can

find addresses and get voice-prompted, turn-by-

turn directions that speak street names to your

destination. The nüvifone M10 also supports

junction view and lane assist, so you’ll always

know the right lane at the right time. And with

highway mode on the nüvifone M10, you’ll have

details on upcoming exits to give you perspective

on your trip. In addition, the nüvifone M10 comes

preloaded with millions of points of interest so

you’ll have details, including phone numbers, to

assist you while you’re on the move.

Location-based services

Recognising that location is relevant to every aspect

of every day, the nüvifone M10 is designed with

location-based services (LBS) at its core and it has

the most advanced LBS experience for a Windows

Mobile phone. Navigation functions are linked

to frequently used applications such as calendar,

contacts, email, internet browser and messaging.

Because, no matter where you’re going, getting

there is as important as being there.

Make it your own

The nüvifone M10 is easy to customise to fit your

needs. In addition to the apps available from the

Windows Marketplace, you’ll also have access to

our suite of connected services, including flight

status information, weather forecasts, traffic

details and more. With the nüvifone M10, you’ll

have a phone designed for the way you work.

Courtesy of: www.garminasus.com

GADGETS


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3rd Level, next to Superbowl

Tel: +254 (20) 8083001 or 8082888

Cell: 0737 777770 or 0714 880888 or 0718 199999 or 0771877777

International Roaming: +447924586777



Village Diary

April 2012March to May 2012

Creative Connections – a public art design competitionThe competition will engage artists from all over the country to design life-size sculptures to be displayed in public areas of The Village Market. The project seeks a unique design that will be consistent with its surrounding site and that takes into consideration public movement, public open space and interaction between people and public art.

12 to 22 April

Sunny Daze Furniture ExhibitionTime: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: Old Exhibition HallFormed by Arif Mandviwalla in 1990, Sunny Daze’s reputation for Italian-style, Kenyan-made outdoor furniture has grown to encompass elegant Swahili antiques from both Lamu and Zanzibar. The antiques have a timeless quality that allows them to sit comfortably with contemporary designs.

14 April

Easter DelightsTime: 9 am to 12 noon

Info: Bonus Card DeskThe Village Market brings you a season full of great shopping, live entertainment and the best recreation facilities in the city. This Easter, explore 150 shops, 20 restaurants and all the family-fun activities at The Village Market. Sign up for the Bonus Card programme and get extra-special rewards and Easter treats. Easter Delights at The Village Market – a truly great family experience.

27 April to 7 May

Bobea Art Centre Exhibition Time: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: Old Exhibition HallThe Bobea Art Centre presents a unique collection of paintings compiled by children from poor backgrounds and others who have undergone diffi cult experiences. The exhibition has been organised by the centre’s director, Pascal Chuma, who is an artist as well as a fi ne art teacher.

27 April to 7 May

Kisii Soapstone Sculpture ExhibitionTime: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: New Exhibition HallPeter Kenyana Owendo displays a series of sculptures carved from soapstone. The award-winning artist is often commissioned to decorate residences and design logos for companies. See and buy some of his pieces in his fi rst exhibition this year at The Village Market.

27 to 29 April

Jazztifi ed WeekendVenue: food CourtThe fi rst event of its kind at The Village Market, this will feature an array of exciting and entertaining bands and well-known names in Kenya’s jazz community.

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For more information about any of the events contact The Village Market:Tel: +254 (0)20 712 2488-90Email: [email protected] Page: The Village MarketTwitter Handle: @VillageMarket

Web: www.villagemarket-kenya.com

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First Stitches – a fashion design competition for children aged 10 to 13 yearsTime: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: New Exhibition HallA chance for young children to design and exhibit clothes and other sewed fashion accessories. The public can vote for the best designs. Winners will receive awards and participants will get

certifi cates.

10 to 13 May

Quilt ExhibitionTime: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: Old Exhibition HallA displays of handmade quilts by the Kenya Quilt Association. Learn something new at the retail stands, selling unique craftwork. Be inspired, then buy all you need for your home.

17 to 24 May

Rift Valley Painters ExhibitionTime: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: Old Exhibition HallAn exhibition of beautiful paintings by a range of artists.

24 to 27 May

Two Girls, a Guy and Some ArtTime: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: New Exhibition HallAn exhibition of photographs by Gretchen Boisseau, paintings by Marc Dubois and jewellery by Frida Nathoo.

26 to 27 May

Jean-iusTime: 10 am to 6 pm

Venue: New Exhibition HallFamilies get to custom-make their old jeans in creative artistic ways. These will then be displayed at the exhibition hall for the public to admire and vote for the best designs. Designs with the most votes will receive prizes for their creative concepts.

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Third annual Ideal Interiors Show 2012

The third annual Ideal Interiors Show was

held at The Village Market from

7 to 11 March.

The show gave both participants and Village Market

shoppers a chance to catch up with the latest design

trends, new products, materials, appliances and

what consumers want for their homes.

'Celebrating Your Space'

This year’s show, entitled ‘Celebrating Your Space’,

featured international design houses, locally

based suppliers and designers displayed their best

interior wares for home, office and garden.

The official opening was presided over by Philip

Sika, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of

Metropolitan Development, who noted the event’s

growth over the years in his keynote address.

Other speeches were delivered by the event

director, Humphrey Odhiambo, and by the event

host, Hamed Ehsani, managing director of

The Village Market.

In his speech, Mr Odhiambo described the event as

a feast of exciting ideas, saying it was an opportunity

for both exhibitors and visitors to engage.

On his part, Mr Ehsani thanked the organisers for

once again choosing The Village Market as an ideal

venue for the interiors expo. “The Village Market

as a host is happy to be part of a transformation

that seeks to introduce a concentration of trendy,

design-centric exhibits,” he said.

The Ideal Interiors Show culminated in a gala

night presided over by Kenya's Vice President, the

Hon. Kalonzo Musyoka, accompanied by several

Government officials and Members of Parliament.

Awards

During the evening cocktail event, several

exhibitors received awards in different categories.

The night’s biggest winner was Ideal Ceramics,

whose immaculate display saw them clinch several

awards in the Kitchen and Bathroom category.

The awards recognise excellence in the design,

construction and installation of kitchens and

bathrooms in the region today.

The Ideal Interiors Show is a thought-provoking

event and one-stop lifestyle experience, with

high display standards and a dazzling range of

creative interiors for both private and commercial

properties. It is an ideal opportunity for both

participants and show attendants to catch up with

the latest design trends, new products, materials,

appliances and interiors in the market.


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The premium leisurewear fashion label

One Way is well known for creating

authentic and captivating African

designs for the casual clothing aficionado. This

renowned label is manufactured by Straight

Line Enterprises Ltd, the brainchild of founder

and managing director Permod Malhotra.

By focusing on quality and adapting designs to the

environment in which it operates, the company

has steadily risen to become a real force in the

East African fashion industry. Thirty per cent of

One Way’s production is for the East African

market while 70 per cent is exported.

T-shirts were the first in a series of lines introduced

by One Way. The product range has expanded

rapidly to include safari wear, fleeces, kikoys (also

known as kikoy sarongs) towels, caps and linen.

New Poa collection

One Way has launched a new collection called Poa

(a colloquial Kenyan term for ‘nice’). This unique

range of original designs and styles of casualwear

depicts the mood and vibrancy of Africa.

The Poa fashion line is especially suitable for

summer and hot weather. The range includes

T-shirts, polo shirts and men’s sultana shirts as

well as women’s tops.

What makes it so good

The garments are made from 100 per cent

combed, high-grade cotton, thus forming a

higher count yarn. The fabric is finer and softer

and designed to dispense moisture quickly from

the body. Stitching is more enforced, making the

garment more durable. Overall weight is much

lower compared with similar outfits in the market

owing to the high count yard. Although there is no

Lycra or elastic in the fabric, the risk of shrinking is

minimal. The outfits are easy to wash, by hand or

machine, and easy to iron. Moreover, the garment

fits perfectly and feels comfortable on the skin.

You can buy a Poa outfit at:

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Tel: +254 (20) 7120177/533

Mobile: +254 723 990000/ 733 854679


Web: www.one-way.cc

Quality clothing brand kits out Nairobi's fashion-conscious One Way


Rhino River CampP

icture a group of just eight luxury

cottages made of canvas and local

hardwood. Add a beautiful swimming

pool, a relaxing and comfortable public area

and plenty of nature trails through private

land, and you have a perfect base from which

to venture into one of Kenya’s most scenic

parks. This is what makes Rhino River Camp

such a quiet and exclusive retreat.

Meru National Park

Rhino River Camp is on the western border of Meru

National Park, 200 miles north-east of Nairobi,

on the banks of the Kindani River. Affectionately

known as Kenya’s complete wilderness, Meru

National Park contains an abundance of wildlife,

from rare exotic birds to big game such as elephant,

lion, cheetah and leopard and, of course, the

famously free-roaming rhino. The park is also home

to reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra, gerenuk and

oryx – animals rarely seen in other parts of Kenya

or, for that matter, East Africa.

An environment that is normally dry, like most

of northern Kenya, is transformed by the 13

perennial rivers flowing through it. Originating

in the Nyambeni Hills to the west, these rivers


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are the main reason for the park’s spectacular

diversity of wildlife and landscapes.

Canvas cottages

Inside Rhino River Camp, guests can enjoy the

sights and sounds of over 180 species of colourful

birds, together with resident mammals that

include Syke’s monkey, baboon, dik dik, bush

baby, porcupine and the occasional bushbuck.

The canvas cottages of Rhino River Camp are set

among the trees of the pristine forest bordering

the Kindani River. Spacious, comfortable and

blending in with the forest, they make a perfect

retreat and an ideal location from which to enjoy

the living, breathing environment of the forest.

Each room has a view over the river and its huge

raffia palms, yellow fever trees and tamarinds.

The cottages are scattered along the river bank. Each

enjoys its own unimpeded view, thus ensuring a private

and peaceful place to stay in a highly romantic setting.

Rhythms of life

There is a range of activities on and off camp,

including bush walks, fishing, mountain biking,

massages, birdwatching and visits to the villages of

the peaceful and friendly Meru people. Every activity

is an opportunity to enjoy the wonderful scenery

and rhythms of life that are classically African.

Four-wheel-drive vehicles and professional guides

are on hand so that guests can explore the

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[email protected]

[email protected]

Web: rhinorivercamp.com

bush at their own pace and experience a vivid

personal connection with the magnificent local

wildlife. Seen in their natural habitat, the animals

of Meru offer the visitor a wonderful experience

of African wilderness and raw, unspoilt nature,

complemented by the beautiful landscape.

Once you have worked up an appetite, you

can enjoy fine cuisine prepared by the camp’s

experienced chefs, either in the camp or al fresco.

Getting there

Rhino River Camp can be reached by car on a

sealed tarmac road, arriving at the main gate

of Meru National Park, or by a scheduled or

chartered flight, landing inside the park, with a

complimentary 40-minute transfer to the camp.

This scenic journey offers many visitors their first

glimpse of the area’s big game.

Meru is famous as the one-time home of Elsa the

lioness, of ‘Born Free’ fame. Lions are still there,

of course, and some of these could be heirs of the

world’s most famous lioness.


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Village Scene1 A Honda promotion held recently at The

Village Market main entrance.

2 Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka addresses exhibitors at the Ideal Interiors Show gala night.

3 Shahin Rajwani, of Spiegel Interiors, tells Vice President Kalonzo Muyoka (left) about her company’s products. Looking on is the Hon. Johnson Muthama, MP for Kangundo

4 Hamed Ehsani (right), managing director of The Village Market, welcomes Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka to the Ideal Interiors Show gala night. Looking on are some of the event’s exhibitors and organisers.

5 Raafat Sheriff, marketing director of Ideal Ceramics, speaks to exhibitors and visitors at the official opening of the Ideal Interiors Show. Looking on is Hamed Ehsani, managing director of The Village Market.

6 Admiring some of the interior furnishings displayed by Ideal Ceramics are: Hamed Ehsani, managing director of The Village Market; Raafat Sheriff, marketing director of Ideal Ceramics; Philip Sika, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Nairobi Metropolitan Development; and Humphrey Odhiambo, event director of the Ideal Interiors Show.

7 The Village Market’s Recreation Department undergo a week-long customer service training programme..

8 Ana Siongok, winner of the first prize in the ‘Shop Local, Win Global’ Christmas promotion, is all smiles as she receives her prize from Hamed Ehsani, managing director of The Village Market.

9 Liebe Savage (right) and Belline Griffiths, who each won a set of tyres in the ‘Shop Local, Win Global’ Christmas promotion, are congratulated by Reema Doshi, PR and marketing manager of Kingsway Tyres..

10 The Village Market’s financial controller, Deepak Ghosh, presents Liebe Savage with her prize – a set of 4x4 tyres which she won in the 'Shop Local, Win Global' Christmas promotion.

11 Brendan Fernandes, group diplomatic and external security liaison officer for The Village Market and Tribe Hotel, receives a graduation certificate from Gitani Kanyeki, SSP in the Administration Police, after completing a course in First Response to Terrorist Incidents and Medical Stabilisation. The course was sponsored by the US Department of State’s Antiterrorism Assistance Program.

The Village Market


Fashion & accessoriesAdele DejakAthens Bag ShopAthens leather ShopAthens ShoesAthens Men’s ShopBataBarton ModeCity WalkCoco ChicD’s Boutiquefabric Galleryfahari Bridal Boutiquefashion BrandsGlamourizeHandcraft CentreIdentityIstanbul lavent fashionsJaishiv (Khazana)Jit GemsKazuri 2000KikoyMade in AfricaMille CollinesMokshNairobi Sports House Oltre One Way Pilotesa

SandstormSlippers GlitterTinga TingaTrevor CollectionWoolworths

Food & restaurantsAmadeusArlecchinoArt Caffe Debonairs PizzaDorman’s Coffee ShopEpic restaurant – TribeGerman PointKhazana restaurantOrchidOsteria GigiriPlanet yogurtPomodoroPrime Cuts revive Juice Barro ro restaurantSea WorldSteersTamambo TapasTaste of AfricaThai food

essentialsAll TimesArabian CornerBlue lilyCatermartEssential Communication Solutions ltdKitengela GlassMoviebusterNakumattNokia ShopOcram GirapPersonal Systems (Apple Store)Pets & PotsPower Innovations ltdPrime Cuts ButcheryPure flowSafaricom Customer Care CentreShifaz Veterinary ClinicSugar CandyTechnology HouseToy WorldWestlands SundriesWishesZeus Development Company ltdZucchni Greengrocers

Financial servicesBarclays Bank

A TO Z OF THE VILLAGE MARKET

at a Glance


Barclays Self Service (ATM) Cenhi ltdCfC Auto Bank (ATM)Chase BankChase xtra Teller (ATM)Commercial Bank of AfricaCoop Cash (ATM)Diamond Trust Bank DTB ATMEco Bank ATMEquity Auto Branch (ATM) Imperial BankImperial Bank ATMKCB Quick Serve (ATM)Kenya Commercial BankNIC ATMNIC BankPesa Point ATMStandard Chartered fast Cash (ATM)Veritas financial Services (VSf)Village forex Bureau

other servicesAA KenyaBobby Pal PhotographyDHlKenya Valuers Estate AgentsKingsway Tyre Centre

KK SecurityPost OfficeSchofield & AssociatesTintoria DrycleanersVillage PhotoshopWynton House of Music

home decor, Furniture, Furnishings & curiosArtz GalleryBlue rhinoCurtain WorldHome Décor, 1001 PotsKalabashKashmir ArtsMini Maasai MarketOne Der BoxPalacina InteriorsPersian CarpetsPower InnovationsPast & PresentPinkopallinoSweet DreamsTree House

health & BeautyAromatic Perfume BarBelladonna Pharmacy Dream Nails

Elixir HealthGrassrootsJaff’s OpticalSalon MalibuSalon NatalieSpa Siam (Africa)Village Dental Clinic

tours & travel servicesBunson Travel ServicesKenya Airways Sales & Ticketing Officelangata link (Holiday Homes Kenya)Phoenix Safaris

recreation & entertainmentDream Zone (food Court)Dream Zone (rooftop)Hi Tide WaterparkPut-O-Mania (Mini Golf)Village ExpressStarflix CinemasSuperbowlTin Man (Pool Hall)


All Times News StandMonday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pmSunday: 10 am to 8 pm

Tel: 0736 313345/ 0720 695114Email: [email protected]

Barclays Bank Prestige CentreMonday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 8.30 pmSunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122741/ 7120042/ [email protected]

Belladonna Pharmacy Monday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 8.30 pmSunday & Public Holidays: 10 am to 7.30 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122141 / 0735 [email protected]

Bonus CardMonday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 5.30 pmSunday: 10 am to 5 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122488/90Email: [email protected]

Bunson Travel Monday to Friday: 8.30 am to 5 pmSunday: 9.30 am to 12 noon

Tel: +254 20 7121235/7124757/7122080Email: [email protected]

Chase BankMonday to Friday: 10 am to 5 pmSaturday: 10 am to 2 pmSunday: 11 am to 2 pm

Tel: +254 20 7121581/419/548 +254 20 2774224

Commercial Bank of AfricaMonday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pmSaturday: 9 am to 12 noonSunday & Public Holidays: Closed

Tel: +254 20 7120263/3460710 60235/ 0737 800170

DHlMonday to Friday: 9.30 am to 6 pmSaturday: 9.30 am to 4.30 pm

Tel: +254 20 7124172

Diamond Trust BankMonday to Friday: 8 am to 8 pmSundays & Public Holidays: 8 am to 4 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122270/ 7122271/ 23579820 711 300003/ 0733 440074Email: [email protected]

Dormans CoffeeMonday to Thursday: 8 am to 6.30 pmFriday & Saturday: 8.30 am to 10 pmSundays & Public Holidays: 10 pm to 7 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122068/ 7124004Email: [email protected]

Kenya Airways Sales & Ticketing OfficeMonday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pmSaturdays: 9 am to 3 pmSundays & Public Holidays: Closed

Tel: +254 20 7121072/241+254 20 6422790-9Email: [email protected]

Kenya Commercial BankMonday to Friday: 8.30 am to 6.30 pmSaturday: 8.30 am to 4 pmSundays & Public Holidays: Closed

Tel: +254 7122012/ 003+254 20 7120483Email: [email protected]

Management & Security OfficeMonday to Saturday: 8.30 am to 5 pmSundays & Public Holidays: 10 am to 5.30 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122488/90Email: [email protected]

Marketing & Pr Department Marketing & PR DepartmentMonday to Friday: 8 am to 5 pmSaturdays: 8.30 am to 4.30 pmSundays & Public Holidays: ClosedTel: +254 20 7122488Email: [email protected]

Nakumatt SupermarketMonday to Sunday: 8.30 am to 8 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122507/8/9Email: [email protected]

NIC BankMonday to Friday: 9 am to 4 pmSaturday: 9 am to 11.30 pmSundays & Public Holidays: Closed

Tel: +254 20 2888791-40720 365036/ 0720 364993/ 0711 041791-4Email: [email protected]

Phoenix SafarisMonday to Friday: 7.30 am to 6 pmSaturday: 8.30 am to 5 pmSundays & Public Holidays: 11 am to 5 pm


Post OfficeMonday to Friday: 9 am to 1 pmSaturday: 8.30 am to 5 pmSundays & Public Holidays: 11 am to 5 pm

Tel: +254 20 7121830/ 0735 764673

Prime Cuts ButcheryMonday to Saturday: 9 am to 6 pmSunday: 9 am to 3 pm


Essential Contacts & InformationSafaricom Customer Care CentreMonday to Friday: 9 am to 6 am Saturday: 9 am to 5 pmSundays & Public Holidays: 10 am to 4 pm

Tel: 0722 002372Email: [email protected]

Shifaz Veterinary ClinicMonday to Friday: 9 am to 6 pmSaturday: 9 am to 12 noonSunday: 10 am to 11 am Public Holidays: On appointment

Tel: +254 7124166/ 0722 5117610733 775064

Superbowl Monday to Thursday: 9 am to 11 pmFriday to Sunday: 9 am to 12 midnight

Tel: +254 20 7123141Email: [email protected]

The Village Market Taxi Service Available 24 hours daily

Tel: 0717 207662

Village Dental ClinicMonday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pmSaturday: 9 am to 12.30 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122460/ 0250 733 8365081/ 0722 154903Email: [email protected]

Technology House Kenya ltdMonday to Friday: 9 am to 5 pmSaturday: 9 am to 5 pmSunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Tel: +254 20 71229050722 510343 / 0734 510343Email: [email protected]

Tintoria DrycleanersMonday to Saturday: 7 am to 7 pmSunday: Closed


Tribe HotelReservations Desk


Village Market forex BureauMonday to Friday: 9.30 am to 5.30 pmSaturday: 10 am to 2 pmSunday: 10 am to 2 pm

Tel: +254 20 7122126/ 7120733+254 20 7122901/473

Zucchini GreengrocersMonday to Sunday: 9 am to 7 pm

Tel: +254 20 7120403

CONTACT INFORMATION

http://www.kim.ac.ke

http://www.tribe-hotel.com

Documents

Village Beat Magazine. April-May 2012