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3 Jambo! Tales of hope, joy and achievement

4 Village News

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

10 Five minutes with... Shrikesh Kanabar, Technology House LTD

12 Profiler Thomas Mule, the man who takes the hassle out of customer parking

13 Village Diary Upcoming events

14 Well Being Alternatives to sugar

16 Students’ Poster Design Competition Young artists help combat drug abuse

20 Ana Siongok My trip to Malaysia, thanks to The Village Market

23 Culture The Inter-stone Exhibition

24 Savour Osteria Gigiri: A Taste of Italy

26 Gadgets Take a peek – and take a pic

27 Escape Rustic gem is an ideal holiday home

28 Still Here Anselm’s Kitengela Hot Glass Studios

29 Easter Delight Bonus Card Easter Delight Rewards 2012

30 Pictorial Village Scene

32 Essential Contacts & Information


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Peter Oendo’s recent Inter-stone Exhibition

at The Village Market. Still Here is none other

than Kitengela Hot Glass. Read all about this

establishment and the reason behind its success.

Keep up to date with forthcoming events in

Village Diary and see some familiar faces in the

Village Scene.

Having read Village Beat, why not write and tell us

what you think? We would certainly like to hear

from you.

Enjoy!

WELCOME

Jambo!Tales of hope, joy and achievement

Ann GitariPress Liaison Officer

The Village Market

Email: [email protected]

Never has there been a more inspiring

issue of the Village Beat. Every story

speaks of hope, celebration, joy and

achievement.

We begin with the Village News section where we

tell you about The Village Market’s support for this

year’s Rhino Charge Challenge. Spend five minutes

with Shrikesh Kanabar, proprietor of Technology

House (K) Ltd and a few more with Thomas Mule

of the Management’s Parking Department. We

also bring you the story of Ana Siongok, the

first prize winner in our festive promotion. Ana

finally took that all-expenses-paid trip for two to

Malaysia and tells us all about it.

But the most inspiring of stories has to be the

‘Drug Free Teens’ event. This initiative was

launched to explore children’s creative ability and

their important role in educating their peers on

the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

In the Savour section, we profile Osteria Gigiri.

The Culture segment focuses on sculptor



NEWS

VillageNews

Tamambo changes name Tamambo has changed its name to the Tamambo Bar & Grill following a major renovation. Open from 11 am for lunch and dinner, the restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere in a key location on the top floor of The Village Market. It offers a selection of good-tasting meals, snacks, cocktails and beverages. The outdoor terrace has a distinctive, all-weather, al fresco style, while the indoor cocktail lounge is more intimate with a cosy ambience. Tamambo Bar & Grill is a popular meeting place, with background music setting a pleasant mood. There are regular live performances on weekend evenings, drawing an appreciative crowd.

Ben 10 and Happy Feet Easter weekend was one to remember as children at The Village Market got a chance to play with their favourite cartoon characters, Ben 10 and Happy Feet. The mascots spread cheer throughout the complex and even posed for photographs with the youngsters. Before they could access the complex, the cartoon characters knew full well they had to go through a thorough search at the security points. Parents were able to join in the fun, too, as they took photos with the mascots and even received some chocolate goodies.



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NEWS

Supporting the Rhino Charge 2012The Village Market has donated KES 30,000 to the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust by sponsoring team Ne-faru, which will be taking part in this year’s Rhino Charge event. The team consists of Karim Fazal, Jens Hartmann, Samuel Ndivo, Amaan-Ali Fazal, Thomas Iten and Mark Somen. Ne-faru came an impressive eighth out 65 contenders last year and hopes to fi nish in the top fi ve this time.

Rhino Charge is an annual off-road motor sport competition that has been held in Kenya since 1989. This event requires courage and a high level of skill in off-road driving and navigation. Organised by the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust, the event is held to raise funds for the conservation of Kenya’s Aberdare ecosystem.

In 2010 The Village Market sponsored car No 21 driven by Jonathan Somen and navigated by Derek Steel. Car No 21 raised KES 1.3 million, making it the 11th-highest fundraiser. In total, the event raised KES 72 million, with all proceeds going to the Rhino Ark Charitable Trust. This enabled the trust to achieve one of its key objectives, to complete the fencing of Aberdare National Park and the surrounding indigenous forest land, a total area of 2,000 sq km. This area is now described as the Aberdare Conservation Area (ACA).

Following this achievement, Rhino Ark announced its formal commitment to support the conservation of other critical ecosystems, starting with the Mau Forest, Mount Eburu and Mount Kenya. Funds raised by the Rhino Charge will now also play an important role in this.


The Village Market’s Marketing Manager Dominic Mbugua (L) presents a cheque to Mark Somen of team Ne-faru that will be competing in this year’s Rhino Charge event.

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NEWS

VillageNews Tribal Chic 2012For the fourth year running, the Tribal Chic annual fashion show was held on 5 May at the Tribe Hotel. The glamorous event showcased an impressive line-up of new and established talent from Kenya’s fashion industry, including Adèle Dejak, La Lesso, Katungulu Mwendwa, Aryam Designs, Kondakis, Modahnik and Bella Matata. The MCs for the evening, Fareed Khimani and Joy Mboya, set a lively mood for the full-house, glitzy event. A special feature of this year’s Tribal Chic was the partnership with GenArt, a United States-based national art and entertainment company. It was a special Tribal Chic this year, partnering with US based national art and entertainment company GenArt. GenArt CEO, Marc Lotenberg was there accompanied by director, Martine Bury and the company’s Owner and Founder, Eric Crown.

For over 15 years, GenArt has discovered and showcased emerging and established talent in fashion, film, art and music, helping launch the careers of artists like Zac Posen, Rodarte, Phillip Lim, Rebecca Taylor, Vena Cava, Eugina Kim, Adrien Brody, Rooney Mara, Jennifer Lawrence, MGMT and Jason Reitman.

GenArt also works to align brand partners to support and create partnerships that benefit such emerging talent. The company recently announced an international expansion in the form of GenArt Global, which aims to nurture talent from all over the world. Its first initiative is the partnership with Tribe Hotel, after discovering that Tribe shares its mission. Accompanying GenArt to Tribal Chic 2012 were several US media representatives, potential design and distribution partners, and celebrities Emmanuelle Chriqui and Noa Tishby.

As part of the partnership with Tribe, GenArt will showcase one of the designers from this year’s Tribal Chic at the Fall Fresh Faces Fashion Show in New York. Fresh Faces provides a platform for designers to gain experience at one of the world’s most famous fashion weeks. This partnership will be the first of many events, showcasing artists all over the world



reelNewsA look at the latest releases

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Level 3, Opposite Superbowl

Tel: +254 720 279030

SNoW White & the huNtSMAN Starring: kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth, Charlize TheronDirected by: rupert SandersGenre: Action, Adventure, DramaStudio: roth Films, universal PicturesShowing: June 2012

Snow White is the only person in the land fairer than the evil queen. Unable to tolerate the insult to her vanity, the evil queen decides that Snow White must die. The queen sends a huntsman to kill Snow White. The huntsman fi nds himself unable to murder the innocent young woman, however, and instead ends up training her to become a warrior capable of threatening the queen’s reign.

thiNK LiKe A MANStarring: Chris Brown, Gabrielle union, kevin HartDirected by: Tim StoryGenre: ComedyStudio: Screen Gems, rainforest Films Showing: June 2012

Four women have given up on getting their men to do what they want – until they fi nd a ‘how to’ book written by Steve Harvey. They start using his advice about relationships and their men start falling in line. Then the men discover what the women have been doing, and the war is on.

MADAGASCAr 3: euroPe’S MoSt WANteDStarring: Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris rockDirected by: Eric Darnell, Tom mcGrathGenre: Animation, Adventure, ComedyStudio: Dreamworks AnimationShowing: June 2012

Alex, Marty, Gloria and Melman are still trying to get back to the Big Apple and their beloved Central Park Zoo, but fi rst they need to fi nd the penguins. They travel to Monte Carlo, where they attract the attention of Animal Control after gatecrashing a party and are joined by the penguins, King Julian and Co, the monkeys and a new arrival, a performing llama. How do a lion, zebra, hippo, giraffe, four penguins, two monkeys, three lemurs and a llama travel through Europe without attracting attention? They join a travelling circus.

the AMAZiNG SPiDer-MANStarring: Andrew Garfi eld, Emma Stone, rhys IfansDirected by: marc WebbGenre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, ThrillerStudio: Columbia PicturesShowing: July 2012

Peter Parker fi nds a clue that might help him understand why his parents disappeared when he was young. His path puts him on a collision course with Dr Curt Connors, his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero.


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LeArNiNG FroM NAirobi MobiLitYAuthor: Cultural library

Price: kES 1,350

Nairobi, being an African metropolis and one of the fastest growing cities in the world, has to deal with many questions concerning mobility that are of great relevance, not only for architects and urban planners, but also for designers. From the transport of goods to the use of mobile phones as cash machines; from home-made wheelchairs to an underground railway system planned for 2030; and from mobile workers to traffi c in Nairobi, the issue of mobility is central to everyday life in Kenya.

ruNNiNG With the KeNYANSAuthor: Adharanand Finn

Price: kES 1,650

After years of watching Kenyan athletes win in the world’s biggest long-distance races, from the Olympics to big city marathons, Runner’s World contributor Adharanand Finn set out to discover just what it was that made them so fast – and to see if he could keep up. Packing his family (and his running kit), he moved from Devon to the small town of Iten, in Kenya, home to hundreds of the country’s best athletes and arguably the running capital of the world. Once there he laced up his shoes and ventured out onto the dirt tracks, running side by side with Olympic champions, young hopefuls and barefoot schoolchildren. He ate their food, slept in their training camps, interviewed their coaches, and woke up at 5 am to do hill workouts. And at the end of it all, there was his dream, to join the best of the Kenyan athletes in his fi rst marathon, an epic race through lion country across the Kenyan plains.

DhoW CuLtureS oF the iNDiAN oCeANAuthor: Abdul Sheriff

Price: kES 2,755

The wooden dhow, with its characteristic lateen sail, is an appropriate icon of the Indian Ocean, which in the words of Micheal Mollat was “a zone of encounters and contacts, crossed in all directions by the axes of circulation, centre for all types of exchanges and sensitive to the most diverse and distant infl uences … a privileged crossroads of culture.” It was an arena for dialogue between civilizations for several millennia before the European intervention in the 16th century. This sweeping and vividly written popular history of the dhow cultures contains dozens of colour illustrations and many maps and is set to become the benchmark history of the early Indian Ocean.

the SeAMStreSSAuthor: maria Duenas

Price: kES 1,560

Aged 12, Sira Quiroga sweeps the fl oors of the atelier where her single mother works as a dressmaker. As she grows up, she masters the seamstress’s art and her life seems to be clearly mapped out until she falls passionately in love. Sira abandons her life in Madrid to run away to Morocco with her seductive lover. In a sweeping epic set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War and the feverish atmosphere of Madrid during the Second World War, Maria Duenas reminds us how it feels to be swept away by a masterful storyteller.

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MiLLeNNiuMStarring: lance Henriksen,

Terry O’Quinn, Peter Watts

Creator: Chris Carter

Genre: Horror, Thriller,

Supernatural Drama

The series follows the investigations of ex-FBI agent Frank Black (Lance Henriksen), a law enforcement consultant with the ability to see inside the mind of serial killers and murderers, though he adamantly proclaims he is not psychic. Black works for the mysterious Millennium Group, whose power and sinister agenda are increasingly explored throughout the series.

boStoN LeGALStarring: James Spader, William Shatner, Candice Bergen

Creator: David E. kelly

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Ethically challenged attorney Alan Shore, formerly of Young, Frutt & Berluti, settles in at a wealthy and powerful fi rm focusing on civil cases. With some help from his friend and mentor, veteran attorney Denny Crane, Shore quickly makes his mark winning cases no-one would take, often using less than honest methods. In doing so, he develops a rival in his colleague, Brad Chase, who has been assigned to the offi ce partly to keep an eye on the increasingly eccentric (and possibly senile) Denny Crane.

*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.

WeeDSStarring: mary-louise Parker, Elizabeth Perkins, Tonye Patano

Creator: Jenji kohan

Genre: Satire, Dark Comedy

Nancy Botwin is a single mother who lives in Agrestic – a fi ctional suburb of Los Angeles – with her two children Silas, aged 15, and Shane, 10. The untimely death of Judah leads to Nancy selling cannabis in order to support her upper middle class lifestyle. The series follows the ups and downs of Nancy’s life as she gets drawn into the criminal system, developing a client base, starting a front to hide her selling, creating her own strain of weed called MILF, and trying to stay out of jail and protect her children.

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boNeSStarring: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, michaela Conlin

Creator: Chris Carter

Genre: Crime, Drama, mystery

Brilliant, but socially inept, forensic anthropologist Dr Temperence Brennan works at the Jeffersonian Institute in Washington DC. After consulting for him on an FBI case, she is approached by cocky yet charming ex-Army Ranger turned Special Agent Seeley Booth to help the Bureau solve crimes by identifying human remains that are too far gone for standard FBI forensic investigations. As their case load increases, the symbiotic partnership produces results and, with the support of Brennan’s Squint Squad, murderers, past and present, should be on the look-out.

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FIVE MINUTES WITH

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WHEN DID yOu OPEN TECHNOlOGy HOuSE?

On April Fool’s Day of 2004. I had a background in IT, which

was a plus, but I was new to business so I was a little jittery.

Thankfully, I got some much needed advice from The Village

Market’s managing director, Hamed Ehsani, and it wasn’t long

before I opened the store’s doors to the public, beginning of

course with a cyber café.

WHy A CyBEr CAFé?

A cyber café was essential at the time. Internet was becoming

popular in Kenya. Other than a cyber, I also supplied internet

to the management as well as the mall’s shops. We credit

ourselves for making The Village Market the first hotspot mall

in the country, putting the shopping centre in the news.

HOW HAS TECHNOlOGy HOuSE GrOWN OVEr THE yEArS?

We have expanded to become an IT Solution Provider. Besides

being a cyber café and an internet service provider, we are also

authorised dealers of top brands like HP, Dell, Toshiba, Acer,

Samsung and many more. I have a team of seven staff who

attend to clients both within and outside The Village Market.

HOW HAVE yOu mANAGED TO SurVIVE IN THE FAST-

PACED IT INDuSTry?

It has been quite a challenge, but you have to change with the

times and think ahead. When we started with the cyber café

there were fewer internet options. Eventually, people could

access the internet over their phones. But we didn’t close down

the cyber; we just reduced our surfing stations from 15 to five

computers. It’s at that point we decided to expand our services

to provide a wider variety of IT solutions to both corporate and

individual clients.

yOu’rE ONE OF THE TENANTS WHO AlWAyS SPONSOr

THE VIllAGE mArkET’S PrOmOTIONS By GIVING AWAy

mErCHANDISE. WHy IS THIS ImPOrTANT TO yOu?

For us, The Village Market’s promotions are a way of saying

thank you to our clients who have been doing business with

us the whole year. It’s one thing to appreciate your staff, but

we also like to appreciate our customers. Sure, sometimes the

people that win our merchandise are not our clients. However,

they get to know about us and they eventually tell someone

else. That is how you grow your customer base. Also, by

sponsoring Village Market’s events, we gain from the publicity

through advertising.

yOu ArE EVEr PrESENT AT yOur OuTlET. WHy DO yOu

FIND IT NECESSAry TO BE AT yOur SHOP EVEry DAy

All THrOuGH THE WEEk

To have a successful business, you have to be there and attend

to it. I am here as early as 7 am to ensure that everything runs

smoothly. Not only is my business my bread and butter; I have

a passion for what I do. Besides the paperwork, serving a client

– whether here or in their home or at their place of work – is

the most important part of my job. We have a high regard for

customer satisfaction and no problem is too small for us. We

take every query with a lot of seriousness.

Shrikesh Kanabar Technology House Kenya LTD

Five Minutes with.. .

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Tel: +254 20 712 2905/ 0722 510343/ 0734 510343 Email: [email protected]


In 1998 a young man straight out of high school found

his way to The Village Market in search of a job. He

began as an offi ce clerk who was sent on errands that

kept him busy all day. Today Thomas Mule is a man of his

own, coordinating the management’s newest docket –

the Parking Department.

His journey up the career ladder did not come easily. He had

a lot to learn. His greatest advantage was his ability to learn

quickly and from every challenge presented to him. After

a year-long stint as an offi ce clerk, Thomas moved to the

Recreation Department, where he served as a bowling and

pool attendant. But he wouldn’t stay too long there, either.

His skills were required in the Administration Department as a

human resources assistant.

“It was a sensitive position that required some training, so I

enrolled for an HR course in a local college,” Thomas recalls. For

seven years, he attended to his colleagues’ needs, not knowing

that the knowledge he gained on the job and from experience

would be the most valuable asset for his current position.

Early this year, when The Village Market’s automated parking

system was introduced, Thomas stepped up to coordinate

the activities of the newly formed Parking Department. His

job now entails training staff, handling customer complaints

and ensuring good interpersonal and customer relations. The

department has 29 staff.

“It is an interesting and fulfi lling job,” says Thomas. “I get to

learn something new every day from the parking system and

the numerous customers I meet every day.”

When he is not attending to the demands of the parking

docket, Thomas likes to spend time with his wife and two

children, a boy and a girl.

Support

At work, he appreciates the support he has received from

his colleagues in other departments, saying he couldn’t have

come this far without their support.

“Thanks to the HR team, we have never run short of staff,”

Thomas explains. “The Security Department helps our customers

at the main gates and pay stations, especially late into the night,

when our offi ces are closed, while the housekeeping team makes

sure we serve our customers in a clean environment.”

The marketing and recreation teams have been equally supportive,

joining forces to publicise the automated parking system with such

promotions as Park & Play and Hassle Free Parking.

However, Thomas is most grateful to his employer for the

knowledge he has acquired and the patience granted to him

over the years: “I was young when I joined the company. As it

has grown, so have I – and I cannot say thank-you enough.”

Thomas Mule, Parking Department

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Man who takes the hassle out of customer parking

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Village Diary

June 20121 to 10 June transformation Time: 10 am to 6 pm Venue: Old Exhibition HallThe Village Market commemorates World Environment Day through a one-of-a-kind exhibition featuring companies that make items from recyclable products.

14 to 18 June tuscan Furnishing and Furniture exhibitionTime: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition HallDiscover your new style with a simple touch of elegance in this open house exhibition showcasing a unique collection of furniture and furnishings.

31 may to 10 June Th e Spirit of Africa, an exhibition of paintings by Geraldine robarts Time: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition HallGeraldine Robarts is a well known artist based in Nairobi. She is a born colourist who is captivated by the life of East African people. She has exhibited worldwide and her work is in both institutional and private collections.

13 to 24 June New Stuff from Kalabash Time: 10 am to 6 pmVenue: New Exhibition HallKalabash showcases a creative selection of cross-border, ethnic artefacts - beautiful relics for the cultured mind and taste.

July 201227 June to 6 July radio Africa and Gallery Watatu Art exhibitionTime: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: New Exhibition HallGallery Watatu is one of the oldest galleries in East Africa. About 97 per cent of Watatu’s market is non-resident buyers (foreign sales) and members of the expatriate community in Kenya. The gallery, in partnership with Radio Africa, brings its fi nest collection of art to The Village Market.

12th to 22nd July Shela Collection exhibition by Lukagwa African Art and JewellersTime: 10 am to 6 pm, Venue: Old Exhibition HallA rebirth of all things African, the true essence of ethnic design. Lukagwa wants you to wear a unique new spirit that is sure to lighten up your day. It is a wide array of well-thought-out ideas, skilfully crafted to fi t any skin colour or attire. Leisure formal or day-to-day jewellery – when you have tried everything else, this is home.

26 to 29 July east African Designers exhibition Time: 10 am to 6 pmVenue: Old Exhibition HallThe East Africa Designer Bags & Fashion Accessories Exhibition returns to The Village Market. Top designers exhibit the best of what the local market has to offer in bags and accessories. The event is sponsored by Africa Designers in Development (ADiD), an organisation that not only showcases talent but also promotes sustainable development.

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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What has changed in society today is the amount of sugar we are taking into our bodies

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Alternatives to sugar


We have been eating sugar all our

lives, so it can’t be too bad, right?

It’s what our mothers fed us, what

our schools feed us, and what we find around

us on a daily basis. Well, let’s have a look at a

few points on what the long-term effects of

sugar intake can be:

• Weight gain and obesity

• Increase in cholesterol levels

• Interference with the absorption of protein

• Contributes to diabetes

• Contributes to cardiovascular disease

• Contributes to osteoporosis

• Weakens the immune system

• Feeds cancer

• Contributes to wrinkles and saggy skin

• Causes hormonal imbalances

• Causes tooth decay

• Weakens eyesight

• Increases the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

• Causes headaches and migraines

• Interferes with the absorption of calcium and magnesium.

What has changed in society today is the amount of

sugar we are taking into our bodies. Sugar is found

in almost all processed foods and, as the pace of life

is increasing and people don’t have time to make

meals from scratch any more, they turn more and

more to ‘ready’ meals, fast foods, pastries and junk

food, most of which are full of sugar.

So what can we do about it, what else can we

eat? There are many alternatives. Here are a few:

MOLASSESMolasses is an extremely nutritious by-product

of the sugar refining process. This makes it a

good source of natural sugars. One tablespoon

of molasses contains more calcium than a glass

of milk and more iron than nine eggs. Molasses

contains an excellent supply of B Vitamins. It

can be used as a spread in baking, as an energy

booster to relieve mild constipation, as a nerve

tonic and as a warm drink just before bedtime.

However, molasses is not suitable for diabetics.

FRUCTOSEFructose occurs naturally in fruit and vegetables. It

does not affect body weight but is sweeter than

WELL BEING

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Email your queries to Elixir Health Shop.

The in-house qualified nutritionists will be

available to give you any necessary advice:

sugar, so less is needed to sweeten food and

drinks. Fructose causes a lower blood sugar spike

than sugar and is useful for baking. It can

also be used in frozen goods. Fructose is not

suitable for diabetics.

AGAVEAgave comes from a Mexican cactus

plant and is available in syrup form. It

can be two to three times stronger

than sugar, so less needs to be used.

Agave has anti-microbial and anti-

inflammatory properties. It also

contains fructose, which does not

cause a high blood sugar spike when

eaten. Like molasses, agave is not

suitable for diabetics.

STEVIAStevia comes from a plant known as sweet leaf or

sweet herb. It contains zero calories and is 100 per

cent natural. Stevia normalises blood sugar levels,

whether high or low. It helps suppress cravings and

increases energy levels. Since it is 300 times sweeter

than sugar, Stevia needs to be used in tiny amounts

as a sweetener. Stevia is safe for teeth and also

reduces stomach acidity. It is also safe for diabetics.

XYLITOLXylitol is found in many fruits,

vegetables and berries. It is produced

in small amounts by the human body

and has a negligible impact on blood

sugar, making it safe for diabetics.

Xylitol alkalinises the mouth, preventing

cavities from forming while reducing the

production of plaque on teeth. It also

helps prevent ear infections owing to

its anti-microbial effects. Xylitol has the

sweetness of sugar without an aftertaste.

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Young artists help combat drug abuse

A students’ poster design competition

entitled ‘Drug Free Teens’ was

launched by The Village Market

Management in April. The aim was to explore

young people’s creative ability and encourage

them to raise awareness among their peers

about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.

The competition was for students aged 12 to 17.

At some schools, art teachers made the poster

designs an end-of-term exam project.

Other students took an individual

approach and designed their posters

at home. The result was a series of

designs of such a high standard that

they surprised the veteran artists who

regularly display their work at The

Village Market.

It was clear from the designs that

young people could be effective

peer educators if given a suitable

platform.

Having received over 80 posters,

The Village Market held a public

exhibition from 28 April to 2

May. Exhibition-goers, relatives of

participants and visiting tourists had a chance to

vote in the People’s Choice Award category. The

posters were also judged by a panel consisting of

Village Market tenant Jyoti Kadri, of Catermart;

Village Market managing director Hamed Ehsani;

and Kenyatta University lecturer Anne Mwiti of

the Department of Fine Arts. Each poster was

judged on creativity, originality, message clarity,

visual impact and overall appeal.

Getting it right

Guests at the offi cial award ceremony and

seminar on 3 May included offi cials from the

National Agency for the Campaign against Drug

Abuse (NACADA), the United Nations Offi ce on

Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Diplomatic Police

Unit, school student counsellors and art teachers,

Village Market tenants and staff, parents as well

as students who took part in the competition.

Opening the event, Mr Ehsani reiterated The Village

Market’s dedication to fi ght drug abuse and under-

age drinking. “As a shopping mall, we realised we

have to be more than just the fun place to be,” he

said. “We are committed to be a safe and ideal

entertainment spot for people of all ages.”

George Murimi, treatment and rehabilitation

programme manager of NACADA, delivered the

keynote address on ‘The Role of the Youth in

Combating Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Their

Peers’. Praising the efforts of The Village Market

to root out this vice, he described the drug and

alcohol abuse among young people as ‘grave’.

“However, when The Village Market chose to

involve the youth in this worthy cause through

art, they got it right,” said Mr Murimi. “Such

partnerships will go a long way in ensuring that all

stakeholders achieve the victory we all desire.”

Positive impact

A representative of UNODC shared his experience

of working on similar initiatives across the world.

Students’ poster design competition


NumBEr OF STuDENTS WHO TOOk PArT FrOm VArIOuS SCHOOlS1. Aga khan Academy 5

2. Braeburn Garden Estate 4

3. German School 4

4. Hillcrest Secondary 1

5. Nairobi Jaffery Academy 4

6. Oshwal Academy Junior High 42

7. rosslyn Academy 3

8. rusinga School 10

9. St mary’s School 3

10. Strathmore School 1

designs an end-of-term exam project.

Other students took an individual

approach and designed their posters

at home. The result was a series of

designs of such a high standard that

they surprised the veteran artists who

regularly display their work at The

Village Market.

It was clear from the designs that

DRUG FREE TEENS

1. Aashni Davdra 2. Afi a Adai 3. Amanda Abigael mutebi 4. Ashna Patel 5. Ashni Shah 6. Ayen Atem 7. Ayushi Shah 8. Ben Spybey 9. Bettina marsh 10. Bhumi Patel 11. Bijen r. Gudhka12. Brisa marly redjina 13. Bryan mutiso 14. Catherine Tiffi n15. Cleo marie Nienaus16. Chand A. Shah17. Chand Ashani18. Darshni Varsani19. Debbie Adejumu20. Desmah Akinyi21. Dhruvi Shah22. Disha Hariya23. Dorah Saru mghulu24. Edwin Ntutu25. Ekta Dodhia26. Emil Afumi Odhiambo27. Gakenia manyara28. Husna Zakir Hussain

29. Ian mokaya30. Jude mulisya31. kaamil rajput32. karishma k. Shah33. kaveena r. Peshavana34. kelvin kimutai35. keshvi Haria36. khamala Nicholas37. kunjan Sumaria38. kushil Pravin Gudka39. loreta Alcamo40. makena Gachau41. maria laura Peter42. meera D. Shah43. mehal Shah44. monil Sanjay Shah45. miriam Stegen46. misha Patel47. Natasha Ayoo48. Nicole muriuki49. Naylee Nagda50. Neha manish51. Nishma Thakor52. Nishwal A. Shah53. Olivia Bahm54. Pari Praful Shah55. Parth Shah56. Preetesh Suresh Jakharia57. Priya J. mistry58. Priyanka Shah59. Priyav k. Shah60. roshni kerai61. Saajan u. Shah62. Sabreena Sundrani63. Sahil Dhanak64. Sahil k. kanani65. Sandip Jandu66. Sharon Ngige67. Shital kerai68. Snela Pradhan69. Sofi a Benevolenskaya70. Sonam m. Shah71. Sonia Hiten Shah72. Stephanie Nazi73. Suhun Shin74. Tara Zaidi75. Trevor king’ang’i76. Trisha Shah77. urvi m. magda78. Vishnu Patel79. Vruti Wadhia80. yesha J. Shah

Stéphane Ibañez de Benito, an expert on drug

dependence, treatment and rehabilitation, said he

had witnessed cases of children as young as 10

injecting themselves with heroin.

“It is always a relief to know that the same youth

have great ideas that can have a positive impact in

the world,” said Mr Benito. “The United Nations

is committed to working with the community to

avert the situations.” Mr Benito underlined the

importance of cooperation. "The more partners

involved in battling this menace," he said, "the

less severe the consequences."

Diplomatic Police Unit

Two real-life stories of young people involved in

drugs were related by Assistant Commissioner

Allan Sangoro, in charge of the Diplomatic Police

Unit. He cautioned parents to be mindful of their

children and make an effort to fi nd out where

they were and what they were doing when they

were not at home. “Most teenagers are getting

these drugs from schools,” said Mr Sangoro.

“Some suppliers are starting them off with free

samples, knowing they will be hooked eventually.”

Parents, teachers, school counsellors and students

also had a chance to share their thoughts.

Evelyn Agungu, a teacher at Premier Academy,

warned parents against protecting their children

under the privileges of diplomatic immunity. “You will

not be a diplomat forever,” said Ms Agungu. “One

day you will have to take responsibility for your actions

and your children’s actions.” Ms Agungu brought the

hall to pin-drop silence when she voiced a powerful

quote: “The youth are not lost. Parents are the ones

who are lost – so the youth are confused.”

THANk-yOu FOr TAkING PArTThe Village Market would like to thank the following students for taking part in the ‘Drug Free Teens’ poster competition. Your efforts will go a long way in the fi ght against underage drinking and drug abuse.

57. Priya J. mistry58. Priyanka Shah59. Priyav k. Shah60. roshni kerai61. Saajan u. Shah62. Sabreena Sundrani63. Sahil Dhanak64. Sahil k. kanani65. Sandip Jandu66. Sharon Ngige67. Shital kerai68. Snela Pradhan69. Sofi a Benevolenskaya70. Sonam m. Shah71. Sonia Hiten Shah72. Stephanie Nazi73. Suhun Shin74. Tara Zaidi75. Trevor king’ang’i76. Trisha Shah


THE WINNErSPosition Prize Student’s name and school

Overall winners PS Vita 3G Ayen Atem of rusinga School

runners-up iPod Touch 8GB Naylee Nagda of Aga khan Academy

Third place iPod Nano 8GB Stephanie Nazi of Aga khan Academy

Judges’ Award iPod Shuffl e 2GB Amanda A. mutebi of Aga khan Academy

Tenants’ Choice Award Vm Fun Day vouchers Suhun Shin of rosslyn Academy

mD’s Choice Award Skateboard & Vm shopping vouchers Emil A. Odhiambo of St mary’s School

People’s Choice Award 1 iPod Shuffl e 2GB Naylee Nagda of Aga khan Academy

People’s Choice Award 2 Skateboard Stephanie Nazi of Aga khan Academy

People’s Choice Award 3 Vm shopping vouchers Priyanka Shah of Aga khan Academy

People’s Choice Award 4 Vm shopping vouchers Suhun Shin of rosslyn Academy

People’s Choice Award 5 Vm shopping vouchers Neha m. manish of Oshwal Academy

People’s Choice Award 6 Vm shopping vouchers Gakenia manyara of rusinga School

People’s Choice Award 7 Bowling vouchers Dhruvi S. Shah of Oshwal Academy

People’s Choice Award 8 Hi-tide vouchers Debbie Adejumu of rusinga School

People’s Choice Award 9 mini-golf vouchers Cleo marie Nienaus of German School

Ms Agungu urged students attending

the event to think carefully about

what they considered fun. “Are you

having fun, or is fun having you?” she

asked them. “When fun has you, at the

end of the process, you are the loser.”

Powerful message

Oluwatoyin Adejumo, who attended the

event in support of her daughter, Debbie,

encouraged the students to be principled.

She, too, left the audience with a powerful

message: “When your friends tell you that

everyone is doing it, tell them no, you’re the only

left who is doing it.”

Speaking on behalf of the young people, Ruth Njoki,

a student from Rusinga School, sympathised with

those who undergo temptation and pressure to do

drugs. “I know it can be diffi cult to say no,” she said.

“But consider your future and take a fi rm stand.”

A total of 15 prizes were awarded to students

in various categories. Ayen Atem from Rusinga

School was overall winner. Her poster design

scored the highest marks in every category, from

creativity and originality to clarity of message and

visual impact. Ayen received a PlayStation Vita 3G

presented by Stéphane de Benito from

UNODC. Others received prizes and

individual certifi cates as well as NACADA

branded merchandise. Parents and

teachers received IEC materials for use at

home and in the classroom.

In closing the award ceremony

and seminar, Mr Ehsani said the

winning poster would be used

in the Management’s anti-drug

and alcohol campaign branding

throughout the year.

Powerful message

Oluwatoyin Adejumo, who attended the

event in support of her daughter, Debbie,

encouraged the students to be principled.

DRUG FREE TEENS

Ayen Atem (2nd from left) is congratulated for her winning poster by (from left) The Village Market's Managing Director Hamed Ehsani, NACADA Treatment and Rehabilitation Manager, George Murimi and DPU’s Assistant Commissioner, Allan Sangoro.

The winning poster designed by Ayen Atem

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As the grand prize winner in the ‘Shop Local, Win Global’ Christmas promotion 2011, Ana Siongok won a luxury trip for two to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Th e package included two return Business Class tickets with Emirates airline, a fi ve-night stay at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, chauff eured city tours and US$ 500 in spending money. Ana has just returned from her trip and was happy to share her story.

PRIZE WINNER

Ana SiongokMy magical vacation courtesy of Village Market

On a warm January evening, Ana

was debating whether to leave the

comfort of her home for a quick visit

to The Village Market. She was out of milk,

but that could have waited until next morning.

Besides, she didn’t fancy driving at night.

Nevertheless, on that evening of Friday the 13th,

Ana made her way to Nakumatt, chose a few

items, paid and left. Attendants were still issuing

‘Shop Local, Win Global’ promotion coupons to

evening shoppers, so Ana went to the station

and received fi ve coupons for the value of her

shopping. One of the attendants reminded her

that the grand draw was next day.

At the lucky drum at the Food Court she dropped

off the last of 21 coupons she had amassed during

the 10-week promotion, and looked forward to a

peaceful Saturday morning at home.

Screaming on the phone

It was not to be a peaceful day, however.

“At around noon the following day I got a

call from one of my colleagues,” she says.

“She was screaming on the phone: ‘Ana,

you’ve won, you’ve won!’.” Ana asked her

friend what she was talking about. A more

composed conversation would then throw

Ana into hysterics. She had won the trip to

Malaysia.

“I couldn’t believe it,” says Ana. “I called

the Management offi ce right there and

then to confi rm the news.” Even when

the Management confi rmed she was the

“At around noon the following day I got a

call from one of my colleagues,” she says.

“She was screaming on the phone: ‘Ana,

you’ve won, you’ve won!’.” Ana asked her

friend what she was talking about. A more

composed conversation would then throw

Ana into hysterics. She had won the trip to


grand prize winner, Ana still had her doubts. She

drove to The Village Market and, sure enough, she

was top of the list.

But who to go with? Ana had thought she could

easily get one of her grown-up children to go with

her, but they were all too busy.

Preferred travel partner

Ana was invited to an official award cocktail party

for winners, their families, the media, promotion

sponsors and Management staff. Accompanied

by her daughter and granddaughter, Ana received

her prize from The Village Market’s managing

director, Hamed Ehsani.

By the time she had received her reward, Ana

had settled on a preferred travel partner. Maritere

Trascasa, a friend she had known for 41 years,

was the perfect choice. The only problem was that

Maritere was 3,800 miles away in Spain. At first,

she too disqualified herself. “I have four children

and I was so far away,” says Maritere with a smile.

“Wasn’t there anyone else in Nairobi that Ana

could have gone with?”

Eventually, however, the deal was sealed. Maritere

had everything worked out to the last detail. First,

she bought a guide to Malaysia written in her own

language, Spanish.

“Imagine our joy when we skimmed through

the book and listed as the best hotel in Kuala

Lumpur was the hotel we would be staying in [the

Mandarin Oriental Hotel].”

They felt like two best friends in their twenties,

treating themselves to five days of luxury with all

expenses paid. They decided to add a further eight

days to their experience and foot the extra bill.

Beyond imagination

The trip was beyond the ladies’ imagination. “We

can’t point at one thing that went wrong,” says

Ana. “The flight was a dream.”

A warm welcome awaited them at the Mandarin

Oriental Hotel. Their room was a five-star double

deluxe premium room, with fine views of the

famous Petronas Towers.


PRIZE WINNER

“Fue fantástico!” the two friends shout as they

begin to describe their room. “There were fresh

orchids everywhere. The bathroom was spacious,

full of shampoos, body creams and big soft towels.

The service was quick and every morning they

delivered a big bowl of fresh fruit.”

City excursions

During their two-week stay, they visited the National

Museum, the National Art Gallery, the King’s Palace

and the Petronas Twin Towers. They also visited China

Town, Little India and the Lake Gardens and attended

a traditional Malay cultural show.

“We were amazed by the greenery by day and the

bright lights by night,” says Ana. “The people were

friendly and kind. We never felt threatened on the street.

Never came across a single drunkard or beggar.”

Next trip

Having had such a wonderful time in Malaysia,

these girls have another trip planned courtesy

of The Village Market once again. Ana, who has

been shopping at the mall since 1998, is also a

member of The Village Market shoppers’ Bonus

Card loyalty programme. Over time she has

accumulated enough points for a full night’s board

for two at a luxury wildlife lodge.

“Shopping at The Village Market feels like winning

all the time,” says the smart shopper. “There

are so many bargains, offers and discounts from

individual outlets and the management as well.”

Ana encourages other shoppers to take advantage

of these offers and to take part in the promotions.

“Keep trying your luck,” she insists. “When you fi nally

win, you will defi nitely feel great.”

‘Shop Local, Win Global’

‘Shop Local, Win Global’ was a 10-week promotion

by The Village Market geared at rewarding shoppers

with a host of holiday packages worth millions of

shillings. Other prizes included holidays to Zanzibar,

Malindi, Masai Mara, Meru National Park, Tsavo

and Nyali. The Christmas promotion ran from 14

November to 14 January. For every KES 3,000 spent

at any Village Market outlet during the promotion,

shoppers received a coupon that allowed them to

participate. The grand draw was conducted at the

Food Court in full view of the public and overseen by

offi cials of the Betting Control and Licensing Board.

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THE Pr & mArkETING DEPArTmENTTel: +254 (20) 712 2488-90


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CULTURE

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An exhibition of sculptures made by

Peter Oendo Kenyanya using various

types of stone from different parts of

Kenya was held at The Village Market recently.

Among the types of material featured in the

‘Inter-stone’. exhibition were marble from western

Kenya, granite from Eastern Province, basalt from

Nyanza, quartzite from Rift Valley, volcanic rock

from central Kenya, sandstone from the coast and

bluestone from Nairobi.

All these were sculpted into various shapes, each

with its distinct meaning. The main feature of the

exhibition was a piece called ‘Mshikamano Faces’

(Mshikamano is Swahili for ‘unity’. The piece has

nine faces, representing the eight major regions

of Kenya, with the ninth face being Kenya

itself. According to the artist, the

sculpture represents the separation of

the country into regions and tribes.

“The ninth face [Kenya] reminds

us that we can still be one

nation,” says Peter.

Another major attraction

was a limestone piece

entitled ‘Extinction’ – a product

of the artist’s musings about an animal

species that was capable of flying,

walking and swimming yet became extinct

millions of years ago.

“I have always wondered how such an animal

could be completely wiped off the face of the

earth when it had all the tools of survival,” says a

thoughtful Peter. “They say, when the going gets

tough, the tough get going. So why drown if you

can swim, why crumble when you can fly and why

stumble when you can walk?”

Symbolic

Perhaps the favourite piece was the ‘Reincarnation’

sculpture, which seemed to respond favourably to

Kenyanya’s finishing touches. According to Peter, the

big hole at the very front is due to years of weathering

as the rock was used to crush gold stones. The stone

is symbolic of the change from human form to an

animal, bird or other creature, and the change

back to human form. “In whichever form, life goes

on,” says Peter. “That is what is important.”

The ‘Deer Head and Dove’ pieces represent an

interesting trend whereby animals of one species

adopt animals of another species, much like the

lion that adopted the baby oryx in Samburu. In

this artistic depiction, the deer has its head slightly

bent towards the dove as if keenly listening to the

avian species – a picture of peace and harmony.

A celebration of diversity, life and harmony

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The Inter-stone Exhibition

TO ExHIBIT AT THE VIllAGE mArkET, CONTACT:

The PR & Marketing Department

Tel: +254 20 7122488


www.villagemarket-kenya.com


About the ArtiStPeter Oendo Kenyanya is a contemporary Kenyan sculptor. He is a self-taught artist who has been sculpting various types of stone for nearly two decades. Peter comes from a family of sculptors, including his father, who at 87 years of age is still actively sculpting. The Ongesas are known and respected the world over for their artistic talents and skills in handcraft production.

Peter’s work has been collected by individuals and institutions. Peter has also exhibited locally and internationally at the China Changchun International Sculpture Symposium and Conference in 2008. He has also been commissioned to carve granite monuments by the Chinese government, Tribe Hotel and other individual clients.

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cheese) is another favourite, along with the

Spaghetti Pavarotti (cooked Italian ham and peas)

and the spaghetti with fresh lobster.

The seafood special platter (for two) is also an

excellent choice for diners. It includes grilled and

boiled fish, lobster, prawns, calamari and red

snapper, all served with various sauces. Added

to this menu is an interesting mix of king prawns

in whisky sauce. Chicken and beef lovers need

SAVOUR

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OSTErIA GIGIrILevel 2, Next to Management Office

Tel: +254 20 7122661/ 0728 680035


Osteria GigiriA taste of italy

It’s an awesome mix of song, dance,

music and food


In 15th century Italy, the square, the church

and the osteria (a type of restaurant) were

the preferred meeting places. Niccolo

Machiavelli was among the prominent

Italians who spent long evenings in the

osteria with friends, enjoying wine from the

barrel, traditional dishes and succulent meals.

Machiavelli may be long gone, but the osteria

is still with us, right inside The Village Market,

in the form of the Osteria Gigiri, offering the

same good things as in 15th century Italy.

Although the wine is now bottled and the

glasses are more elegant, the passion and

aura remain.

Ever since it opened three years ago, the Osteria

Gigiri has enjoyed a loyal base of customers out

to enjoy a variety of select wines, Italian meals

and great entertainment in an indoor and outdoor

setting. It’s an awesome mix of song, dance,

music and food.

Chef specials

All through the week, the restaurant serves oven-

fresh thin crust pizzas and delectable chef specials

ranging from Minestrone Italiano to Crab Coconut

Soup, Carpaccio, Fresh Tuna in Peppercorn and

Smoked Salmon with Spring Onion. The Ravioli di

Zucca (ravioli stuffed with pumpkin and parmesan

not feel left out. Sample the scrumptious Osteria

chicken with fresh mushrooms and onions, or the

beef medallions fillet in rosemary sauce. You can

also enjoy one of Osteria’s famous Ciatti wines

with your meal.

Live jazz

Every Friday night, beginning at 7.30 pm, Osteria

presents live jazz, blues, vintage soul and pop

courtesy of the Limericks. The same band

performs at the restaurant on Tuesday nights from

8 pm. Entrance is free.

Osteria Gigiri is open seven days a week. Lunch is

served from 12 noon, while dinner is ready by 6

pm. So go on – get together at the Osteria.


Take a peek – and take a pic

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Sunglasses can be a great accessory,

both for ordinary people under the

sun and for celebrities under the stars.

But camera sunglasses are more than great

accessories that transform you from ordinary

citizen to celebrity and perhaps even secret

agent. Here’s why:

With a 1.3 mega pixel camera built into the frame,

you can take pictures without carrying another

camera. And, like any true digital lifestyle gadget,

the sunglasses support a range of music formats

including MP3, WMA, WMV and WAV.

No strings attached

Even better, there are no wires connecting the

features of these special sunglasses. Camera,

battery, memory and music player are fully

integrated, so your spectacles are ready to wear.

Weighing only 39 grams, these ‘tech specs’ won’t

cramp your style, while a sleek and elegant design

makes them suitable for both men and women.

Polarized lenses

Like other good sunglasses, the ‘tech specs’ are

designed to protect your eyes. Lenses are anti-

scratch and polarized (to filter out glare) with UV

400 protection.

User-friendly

The user-friendly control buttons are right on

the frame, making this a ‘must have’ gadget for

journalists, tourists, students and, of course, avid

shoppers.

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AVAIlABlE AT: POWEr INNOVATIONS (k) lTDLevel 2, Next to Safaricom Customer Care Centre

Tel: +254 20 7122193/ 722 207030


Web: www.powerinnovationsltd.com


GADGETS

kEy FEATurES OF THE CAmErA SuNGlASSES• Quality Polaroid lens

• Extended memory slot for TF/microSD Card

• Easy connection with PC/laptops, no driver needed

• real-time recording

• memory Built-in 2GB-8GB, Support TF/microSD Card, max. 4GB

• resolution 640 x 480

• Player QuickTime, real Player, Storm Codec

• menu language English

• Operating system Windows 98/mE/xP/2000/Vista


ESCAPE

Rustic gem is an ideal holiday home

Ol Talet means ‘view point’ in Maasai.

Ol Talet is perched on the side of Ole

Polos Hill, just 45 minutes’ drive from

Nairobi. Located on 10 acres of untouched bush,

the cottage is a rustic gem that exudes both

style and class. Its position in the hills gives it a

spectacular view over the Great Rift Valley.

Ol Talet is an ideal holiday home for families,

friends and honeymooners. Three luxurious rooms

share a spacious bathroom. The three bedrooms

sleep up to six people with two twin beds and

one double bed. All rooms are fitted with nets

and built-in wardrobes.

The living area comprises a cosy lounge with a

fireplace and a dining area for six. The kitchen is

fully equipped with a gas cooker, fridge and freezer,

utensils, crockery and cutlery. A barbecue grill is also

available, complete with skewers. The cottage is on

mains electricity and has adequate borehole water.

In the compound is an open deck with a small bar

top. There is a plunge pool on a raised deck with

sunbeds on the side, providing a perfect relaxation

area, while the manicured lawns are great for

barbecues.

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lANGATA lINk HOlIDAy HOmESLevel 3, Opposite Tamambo Tapas

Tel +254 (20) 2348106/ 713 600824


Web: www.holidayhomeskenya.com


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Sleek vases the colour of sea

glass. A coffee table that looks

as if it’s made of crushed ice

with orange melting shapes within.

Extravagant murals. A goblet that

feels solid and perfect in your hand.

Majestic and bejewelled chandeliers.

A splash of window that’s a mosaic

of the sun. A globe-shaped lamp

glowing like a planet. A Maasai

necklace design that is an explosion

of colour and light.

Each piece is unique, handmade to catch

the eye and satisfy the soul. Original works

that are 100 per cent recycled, 100 per cent

Kenyan – that’s what Kitengela Hot Glass is

all about.

Heading this artistic workshop is Anselm

Croze, son of the American zoologist

Harvey Croze and the stained-glass artist

Nani Croze. In his early years, Anselm

studied in France and the Netherlands,

learning from master glass blowers. He

returned to East Africa in the early 1990s

and decided to further explore his calling

in glass blowing by establishing Anselm’s

Kitengela Hot Glass Studios.

Anselm says he is inspired by the

pragmatism of Kenya’s Jua Kali artisans,

who use discarded items to make

needed objects like shoes from tyres and

stoves and lamps from old cans. “That’s

ingrained in our ethos,” says Anselm.

“We’ve just taken it a step further.”

STILL HERE

Artist who turnsold glass into gems

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Tel: +254 (0)20 7125691 or +254 (0)724 840229


Web: www.anselmcroze.com

Despite being a small company, Kitengela

Hot Glass assists as much as possible

with the local and wider communities.

Its broad-ranging contributions include

following Fair Trade guidelines, paying a

staff of 35 well above standard wages,

and providing them with loans, transport,

medical assistance and controlled

working hours and conditions.

Innovation

The studio also supports the local school

in Tuala by supplying desks, chairs, water

(during the drought season), exam and

reference materials and storybooks. The

success of Kitengela Hot Glass has been

driven by fl exibility and innovation.

“Our approach is very can-do,” says

Anselm. “To make everything work, both

as a craft and a business, we’ve had to

be very fl exible in the things that we do,

building it all from scratch.”

The glassblower is not just out to sell his

products, but also educates customers

about the subject of blown glass while

pushing the boundaries of the craft in

order to achieve something even better.

Prestigious clients of Kitengela Hot Glass

include the Tamarind and Carnivore,

Fairmont, Sarova, Serena, Cheli & Peacock,

Abercrombie & Kent, Hotel Intercontinental,

Hilton, &Beyond, Kempinsky, Sankara, Ole

Sereni, Crowne Plaza, Asilia Lodges, Peponi

Hotel and Sheraton.

Recycled

“Science, art and engineering combine

in the hands of our glassblowers so that

they create things that are unique,” says

Anselm. “Our common goal at Kitengela

Hot Glass is to translate reclaimed or

recycled items into glass objects and

designs that have a future, address a

need, a function or a desire.”

Kitengela Hot Glass is not just a place or

a product – it’s an experience.

Anselm’s Kitengela Hot Glass Studios


EASTER DELIGHT REWARDS LIST

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The Village Market held an

Easter Promotion targeted at

its loyal shoppers under the

Bonus Card Programme. Nearly 60

participants walked away with an

assortment of rewards. The Village

Market would like to thank all the

shoppers, tenants, sponsors and staff

who made this promotion a success.

Below is the list of Bonus Card members

who were rewarded this Easter:

1 night for 2 at Tribe Hotel – Kinyua Kamau

1 night for 2 at Tribe Hotel – Farida Corderio

1hr Photography Session at Bobby Pall Photography – Vincent Muvuli

1hr Photography Session at Bobby Pall Photography – Pauline Adam

Nakumatt Shopping Voucher worth KES 10,000 – Jennifer Chege

Nakumatt Shopping Voucher worth KES 10,000 – Nasim Kadri

Nakumatt Shopping Voucher worth KES 10,000 - Kalika Shah

Nakumatt Shopping Voucher worth KES 10,000 – Electina Wasike

Nakumatt Shopping Voucher worth KES 10,000 – Andrew Njoroge

Kingsway Maintenance Free Battery – Rehana Ahmed

Kingsway Maintenance Free Battery – Lazeena Gulam

Lunch for 2 at Jiko Restaurant Tribe – Vibeke Glavind

Lunch for 2 at Jiko Restaurant Tribe – Vitalis Ojode

Lunch for 2 at Jiko Restaurant Tribe – Joanne Booth

Lunch for 2 at Jiko Restaurant Tribe – Raia Androvska

Lunch for 2 at Jiko Restaurant Tribe – Catherine Nyaga

Michelin Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Eunice Mwangi

Michelin Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Purity Obago

Michelin Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyre – Francis Mwangi

Michelin Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Eunice Magomere

Michelin Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Grace Githere

90 min Kaya Spa Massage – Rakoto K. Eliame

Apollo Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Claude Kranik

Apollo Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Eun Kyung Park

Apollo Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Jackie Said

Apollo Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Charles Magara

Apollo Gift Hamper courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Yvonne Idun

Tech Digital Compressor courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Anne H. Tipore

Tech Digital Compressor courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Wilson Gorel

Tech Digital Compressor courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Emma Collins

Tech Digital Compressor courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Parveen Fazai

Tech Digital Compressor courtesy of Kingsway Tyres – Bhakti Shah

60 min Kaya Spa Massage – Maurene Hopp

Kingsway Tyres Wheel Balancing/Alignment Voucher – Daniel Dixon

Kingsway Tyres Wheel Balancing/Alignment Voucher – Mehret Asefaw

Kingsway Tyres Wheel Balancing/Alignment Voucher – Hayatunissa Ebrahim

Kingsway Tyres Wheel Balancing/Alignment Voucher – Vasanti Satni

Kingsway Tyres Wheel Balancing/Alignment Voucher – Nareena Jamal

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Maria Armtoft

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Nishi Sharma

Bonus Card Rewards 2012


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Card Desk next to the Management Office:

BONuS CArDTel: +254 (20) 7122488-90


Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Teresa Muigai

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Maloba Wekesa

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Doreen Sabwa

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Susan Dimbley

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Rosmina Rana

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Khaldum Abu

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Kurdip Dhillon

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Savita Arora

Khazana Restaurant Meal Voucher – Kelly Eberhardt

Kazuri Shopping Voucher – Sabine Rundgren

Kazuri Shopping Voucher – Martha Macharia

Kazuri Shopping Voucher – Yasmin Rajwani

Kazuri Shopping Voucher – Peter Lemereu

Kazuri Shopping Voucher – Wendy Cokanye

Nitrogen Pressure Voucher of Kingsway Tyres – Rahidum Rahoma

Nitrogen Pressure Voucher of Kingsway Tyres – Shiraz Alibhai

Nitrogen Pressure Voucher of Kingsway Tyres – Goswani Anurag

Nitrogen Pressure Voucher of Kingsway Tyres – Zahidur Raiamun

Nitrogen Pressure Voucher of Kingsway Tyres – Anne Njenga


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PICTORIAL

Village Scene

1 NACADA treatment and rehabilitation programme manager George Murimi delivers the keynote address

2 The Village Market’s assistant complex manager, Betty Musyoki, performs the duties of MC

3 Allan Sangoro, of the Diplomatic Police Unit, addresses the gathering

4 Evelyn Agugu, a teacher at Premier Academy, speaks on behalf of the teaching fraternity

5 Ruth Njoki, a student from Rusinga School, speaks on the dangers of drug abuse

6 Ms Christine (left), a teacher at German School Nairobi, presents Suhun Shin, of Rosslyn Academy, with Village Market shopping vouchers for winning fourth place in the People’s Choice category

7 Stephanie Nazi, from Aga Khan Academy, receives a brand-new skateboard from Ms Christine, of the German School. Stephanie came second in the People’s Choice category

8 One of the winning posters designed by Suhun Shin of Rosslyn Academy

9 Artist and Kenyatta University lecturer Anne Mwiti presents the Judge’s Award to Amanda Abigael Mutebi, from Aga Khan Academy

10 Oluwatoyin Adejumo (L) a parent to one of the students who took part in the competition speaks on behalf of the parents in attendance. Standing beside her is event MC and Asst. Complex Manager Betty Musyoki.

11 Dominic Mbugua, marketing manager of The Village Market, gives a vote of thanks to participants and guests. With him is assistant complex manager and event MC Betty Musyoki

12 Students from various schools follow the proceeding keenly.


Students receive prizes for anti-drug poster designsIn April, The Village Market Management launched a poster design competition for students entitled ‘Drug Free Teens’. The aim was to explore children’s creative ability and the part they can play in educating their peers about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. The management held an official award ceremony and seminar on 3 May. Among the 200 or so guests were officials from the National Agency for the Campaign Against Drug Abuse (NACADA), WE ID, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the Diplomatic Police Unit, school counsellors, art teachers and parents as well as the students who took part in the poster competition.


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/ 7121963Email: [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 122147Email: [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.villagemarket-kenya.com

village beat magazine. june-july 2012

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