village beat magazine. february – march 2013
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Village Beat magazine is the official publication of Village Market, Nairobi, Kenya, designed by Land & Marine Publications (Kenya) Ltd.TRANSCRIPT
A PUBLICATION OF
FEB – MAR 2013
BACK TO BUSINESSStepping into the New Year
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THE VILLAGE MARKETPO Box 100-00621, The Village Market Tel: +254 (20) 712 2488/90 Fax: +254 (20) 712 2477 Email: [email protected] www.villagemarket-kenya.com
Editorial Co-ordinator: Ann Gitari
Sales & Advertising: Janet Mbugua, Damar Padwa
Marketing Manager: Dominic Mbugua
Asst. Marketing Manager: Leah Munyua
Photography: Big Four Photographers
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The opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the editor, or any other organisation associated with this publication. No liability can be accepted for any inaccuracies or omissions.
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Once again, we take this opportunity to update you on what we were doing towards the end of 2012 and
what we intend to do this coming year.Most important was our charity exhibition
and silent auction, Club Art. Held in November,
this event was the culmination of a great deal
of hard work by The Village Market, the Art
Community and the Peace Caravan. We appre-
ciate the support from politicians, government
bodies, non-governmental organisations and
those who bought the various pieces of art.
Read all about this unique call for peace which
is our main feature.
KeepfitWe officially welcome New Villager Taut Body,
already doing a great job of helping us to keep
fit with regimens like Barre and Pilates. Kaya
Spa’s Amondi Buyu tells you what wonders
a rasul treatment can do for you, while Elixir
Health shares some recipes to keep you cool
during the hot season. To complete this ‘look
good’ fitness trend, Nairobi Sports House
reminds you it is Still Here to provide the best in
sports and fitness gear.
In our Five Minutes With section we feature
salon proprietor Natasha Jumba of Salon Natalie,
while The Village Market’s Head of Housekeeping,
Hezron Ajega, takes up the Profiler column.
GreatshopsThis being the month of love, we tell you about
some great shops with a perfect gift for that
special someone. But if you would rather go
on a trip, take a look at our special four-page
Escape feature.
When you have finished reading, tell us what
you think about our new-look magazine. We will
reward the best emails and publish them in the
next issue.
Yours,
Ann GitariPress Liaison Officer
Email: [email protected]
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JAMBO!Lookinggood, feelinggoodin2013
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‘WeofficiallywelcomeNewVillagerTautBody,alreadydoingagreatjobofhelpingustokeepfit’
Taut Body is a ‘boutique fitness’ studio offering a beautiful and intimate setting in which to get
fit. Taut Body aims to introduce the latest in fitness methods to Africa and the fastest, most effective techniques to change one’s health and physique. Much more than a studio, it is a community of like-minded people who value high-quality training and environments.
This studio is the opposite of
a conventional gym, where big
machinery, big muscles and a sterile
environment can be intimidating as
well as uninspiring. At Taut Body, the
instructors know the clients’ names,
understand their injuries, appreciate
where they are in their fitness journey
and help them progress from their
starting point.
Whether clients like to focus on
strength training, cardio or stretching,
Taut Body has classes to meet all their
needs and goals as well as offering
nutrition advice.
At Taut Body, clients learn a new
way of working out and eating right
that will burn fat, add lean muscle
mass, help them lose pounds and
inches, give them lots of energy and
resolve a variety of health concerns.
EffectiveTaut Body was created to bring to
clients the latest and most effective
workouts and nutrition practices and a
community that can help to inspire them.
Taut Body believes that good
health is available to everyone,
regardless of age or genetic predis-
positions. Everyone can have a taut,
toned, lean physique with a little
hard work. Taut Body also believes
the journey to health should be fun –
so don’t throw away your champagne
glasses just yet.
Efficiency is key for busy people.
No-one has two hours to spend in
the gym and clients don’t have to.
High-intensity workouts that combine
strength and cardio are the corner-
stones of the Taut Body philosophy.
Clients will see results fast.
Clients are given access to the three
most important staples of weight loss
and health: good workouts, nutrition
and a community of like-minded people
to support them. The outlook of Taut
Body is that being healthy is fun.
Classes are taught by Amy Selbach, a
certified personal trainer, Pilates and Barre
technique instructor from California.
Taut Body studio also offers
high-end casual wear for going out
and top fitness apparel by ALO sport
and Marika, Calvin Klein and more.
TautBodyStudioLevel 2, Next to Tintoria DrycleanersTel: +254 (20) 703 300720Email: [email protected] Web: www.tautbod.com
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VB: When did you open Salon Natalie?I opened the salon in June 2010.
I always wanted to open my own
business and a salon was the first thing
I had in mind because I like to make
people look and feel good.
VB: Why the name Natalie?Natalie is a combination of my name,
Natasha, and my daughter’s name,
Alie. She is seven and a half years old
and is already passionate about styling
hair. From the looks of things, she will
be an excellent hairdresser. She would
like to spend more time at the salon
here, but because of school, she only
comes by on Sundays.
VB: Why did you choose The Village Market as a location for your business?The Village Market is the best mall
in Nairobi. I have been coming here
with my family since 1995. I like the
open structure of the complex. Unlike
other malls, you never feel like you are
in a box when you are at The Village
Market. That is one major factor that
appealed to me when I was choosing a
location for my salon.
VB: What services do you offer at your salon?We offer a wide range of hair and
beauty solutions for various clients.
These include colour and cut, high-
lights, blow-dry, treatment, styling,
braiding, dreadlocks and much more.
Our beauty services include facials,
massages, waxing, manicure and
pedicure. We use the best products
in the international market with a
preference for European brands such
as Novelle and L’Oréal. Based on
our clients’ needs, we also use other
products such as Motions and Mizani.
We are highly flexible and capable of
accommodating bookings as well as
walk-in clients.
VB: What makes your salon stand out from other salons?We have a spacious parlour that
allows our clients to feel comfort-
able. We have different stations for
different services. For instance, the
space upstairs is quiet and private,
which makes it a good location for
massages and facials. It is also ideal
for our Muslim clients, who appreciate
privacy when getting their hair and
beauty treatments. My staff do a great
job of keeping the salon very clean
and sterilizing all the equipment and
fabrics, which is something our clients
appreciate very much.
VB: What would you say has been the reason for your success so far?I have a good team of dedicated,
professional staff. My dream to estab-
lish and run a salon would be nothing
without them. My staff are friendly
and very polite and they have a good
rapport with the clients. I also ensure
that I am at the shop most of the time.
I take time to personally meet our
suppliers and clients and to support
my staff as much as possible. So far,
we have received good compliments
from clients from all over the world,
most of whom are amazed to chance
upon such a high quality salon.
SalonNatalieLevel 2, Above Food CourtTel: +254 (20)
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‘Ihaveagoodteamofdedicated,professionalstaff’
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ENDLESS HORIZONS: 100 Years of the Prettejohn family in KenyaAuthor: Michael PrettejohnPrice: KES 2,000
This book starts in 1904 when Jock ‘Black’ Harries came to Uganda with the King’s African Ri� es, moves on to Jock’s pioneering cattle ranching near Njoro, to World War I, to Mike’s grandmother coming to marry Jock, to Mike’s father managing Jock Harries’ stock operation, to Naro Moru where Mike’s father bought his own farm, to Mike’s schoolboy adventures, a trans-Sahara expedition, the Emergency, and then on to Mike buying his own ranch in Mweiga and becoming a professional hunter and managing massive cattle/game ranches in Galana and Taita before ending his career in conservation. The last chapter tells of Mike’s e� orts to save the critically endangered bongo. The book is epic in proportion, yet takes time to focus on the small details of life that make it authentic and personal. The book includes over 80 photographs, many published for the � rst time.
AFRICA’S SONG OF KAREN BLIXENAuthor: Tove HusseinPrice: KES 2,000
When Karen Blixen took leave of her African workers in 1931, she promised them that she would never forget them. She kept her promise and through all her remaining years, she kept in touch with them through letters and verbal messages. She also sent them money and she wrote about them in her books Out of Africa and Shadow on the Grass. When she died in 1962 she had remembered � ve of her old house sta� members in her Will. They were Farah. Abdullahi, Kamande, Hassan and Ali. The author decided to try to � nd Karen Blixen’s � ve heirs to establish how she and her generous bequests had a� ected their lives, but it was no easy task as they were scattered over a large area.
BEYOND THE SHADOW OF MY DREAMS: A BIOGHRAPHY OF MARTIN ODUOR -OTIENOAuthor: Barrack Muluka, Rosemary Okello & Dan OrlalePrice: KES 1,500
That the subject of this biographical work towers head and shoulder above the standard good business leader and manager is not coincidental. It has its foundation in a disciplined even if somewhat regimented, yet most stimulating childhood and upbringing under watchful and focused parents. It is a journey through a � rm, albeit sometimes overbearing educational background and path. Here is a robust inspirational story that any youth would do well to be intimate with, while the mature reader will want to see why some people seem to get it right the � rst time, all the time. From the humble origins of village life in a slow and laidback lakeside village, Martin grows up to hone his faculties amidst some of the most brilliant youth anywhere, in preparation for a breathtaking career that traverses both the private and public sectors beyond the con� nes of his native Kenya. A compelling and trenchant narrative, rendered in accessible idiom by a strong team of storytellers.
NAIROBI NATIONAL PARKAuthor: Tove HusseinPrice: KES 1,600
Nairobi National Park is unique among the wilderness areas in being located on the doorstep of a major city. Established in 1946, it is Kenya’s oldest, wildlife conservation area. This comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide is the perfect companion for a visit to what is universally acclaimed as the world’s greatest urban wildlife Park. The guide covers the Park’s major habitats and animals, with emphasis on our famous lions, leopards, rhinos, wildebeest, birds and even the lesser known animals like the antelopes and insects.
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GANGSTER SQUADStarring: Sean Penn, Ryan Gosling, Emma StoneDirector: Ruben FleischerGenre: Action, Crime, Drama, ThrillerStudio: Langley Park ProductionsShowing: February 2013
Los Angeles, 1949: A secret crew of police o� cers led by two determined sergeants work together in an e� ort to take down the ruthless mob king Mickey Cohen who runs the city.
HANSEL & GRETEL: WITCH HUNTERSStarring: Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton, Peter StormareDirector: Tommy WirkolaGenre: Action, Fantasy, HorrorStudio: Paramount PicturesShowing: March 2013
In this dark spin on the fairy tale, siblings Hansel and Gretel are a formidable team of bounty hunters who track and kill witches all over the world.
A GOOD DAY TO DIE HARDStarring: Bruce Willis, Jai Courtney, Mary Elizabeth WinsteadDirector: John MooreGenre: Action, Crime, ThrillerStudio: Dune EntertainmentShowing: February 2013
John McClane travels to Russia to help out his seemingly wayward son, Jack, only to discover that Jack is a CIA operative working to prevent a nuclear-weapons heist, causing the father and son to team up against underworld forces.
THE CROODSStarring: Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds & Emma StoneDirector: Kirk De MiccoGenre: Animation, Adven-ture, ComedyStudio: Dreamworks Anima-tionShowing: March 2013
The Croods is a prehistoric comedy adventure that follows the world’s � rst family as they embark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave that has always shielded them from danger is destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular landscape, the Croods discover an incredible new world � lled with fantastic creatures and their outlook is changed forever.
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OFheAVeNHezronAjega,HousekeepingHeadofDepartment
Clean, trimmed nails, crisp shirt, starched collar, close-shaven chin and polished shoes: that is one’s first
impression of Hezron Ajega, who heads The Village Market’s Housekeeping Department.
His office, tucked away in a corner of the
complex next to the children’s playground, is
equally spotless. The plants on the shelf flourish
in green splendour and the animal carvings
glimmer under the fluorescent light. Religious
books are stacked on his well organised desk,
next to a glistening desktop computer. It is
evident that, for Hezron, cleanliness in not just a
job, it’s his way of life.
HousekeepingHezron came to The Village Market in 1995
having worked with a group of hotels down
at the Kenyan coast, where he had received
on-the-job training in housekeeping. He began
by working as housekeeping supervisor in the
recreation centre before earning a promotion to
assistant level.
The saying goes that cleanliness is next
to godliness; so it is no surprise that in 1997
Hezron took a two and half year break from his
job to offer his time and services to religious
activities.
Says Hezron: “I returned to The Village
Market in February of 2000 to take over the
role of assistant housekeeper as the position
had been left vacant following the departure of
the then assistant.”
After eight years of dedicated and result-
oriented service, he was promoted to head of
housekeeping. His job is to supervise the cleaning
of The Village Market and coordinate the activi-
ties of more than 80 housekeeping staff.
“I am very sensitive to dirt,” says Hezron. In
a mall like The Village Market, where people
gather in large numbers, spaces are bound to
get dirty. “The objective is to ensure that this
dirt does not accumulate over time and eventu-
ally become difficult to get rid of.”
Hezron credits his success to his honest
approach to the job.
“Constant training and the dedication of
housekeeping staff also ensures that our
department maintains a high level of hygiene
that is up to Village Market standards.”
FamilytimeAway from the brooms and brushes, Hezron
likes to spend time with his family – his wife,
two daughters and two sons, one of whom he
adopted. The rest of his time is taken up by
religious activities.
For a man so precise about hygiene, one
wonders whether he might get into trouble
trying to overshadow his wife’s role as
‘minister of home affairs’.
“No,” he chuckles. “After 22 years of
marriage, I have learned not to interfere with
my wife’s duties. That’s not to say that I will
not point out a spot she may have missed
while cleaning. However, we have learned how
to coexist together and with the children.”
CleaningBack at work, Hezron keeps his radio
switched on for information about places that
need cleaning. His jurisdiction will expand
as a result of the forthcoming development
programme at The Village Market. He is not
unduly concerned, however: “I have seen The
Village Market grow for over 17 years and I
have adapted to the changes professionally.
My experience is proof that I am ready for the
next phase of expansions.”
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‘The objective is to ensure that this dirt does not accumulate over time and eventually become difficult to get rid of’
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ChArityAuCtiONWhen a thought of war comes, oppose it by a stronger thought of peace.
A thought of hatred must be destroyed by a more powerful thought of love. Thoughts of war bring destruction to all harmony, well-being, restfulness and content.
Abdu’l-Baha,ParisTalks
Anne Mwiti’s “The Binding Ties”
Onyis Martin’s donated piece title “Gone Herding”
Every year, The Village Market, in partnership with the Art Community in Kenya,
hosts a charity art exhibition and silent auction in support of various deserving community projects.
In 2011, at the height of the famine
in northern Kenya, various corporate
organisations and individuals came
together in a ‘Kenyans for Kenya’
campaign to organise a relief strategy.
The situation was compounded by
the fact that Kenya’s neighbours in the
Horn of Africa, also facing hunger, had
found their way into Kenya in search of
food. Experts described the situation
as the worst in 60 years.
ResponsibleAs a responsible citizen, The Village
Market could not be left behind
in dealing with this crisis. The
management successfully mobilised
resources and food through an appeal
campaign entitled ‘From Your Heart
to Their Plates.’
As well as raising awareness of the
famine situation in northern Kenya within
its local community, The Village Market
contributed KES 700,000 of its parking
fee revenue to the relief effort. Some of
its loyal shoppers were quick to offer
their accrued Bonus Card reward points
to help buy relief food. Tenants and staff
also contributed food and cash dona-
tions to the philanthropic cause.
In continuing with the successful
food appeal campaign, and in acknowl-
edging The Village Market’s long-term
association with the art and crafts
community in Kenya, the management
decided to keep the momentum going
through a planned charity art exhibition
and silent auction.
At the ‘Heart of Art’ event in
September 2011 a number of paintings
donated by the art community were
auctioned to the public, raising KES 1.5
million. Proceeds from the event were
used to buy food for famine-stricken
communities in northern Kenya
through the Kenya Red Cross.
Towards the end of last year The
Village Market held another event in
the form of an exhibition and charity
auction named ‘Club Art’ from 23 to
25 November. Members of the art
community in Kenya produced more
than 80 beautifully decorated rungus
(wooden throwing clubs) which were
auctioned to the public as works of art.
OpeningceremonyFollowing submissions from various
artists, the management held an
official opening ceremony on the
evening of 22 November. Among
the invited guests were government
leaders, key political figures, repre-
sentatives of non-governmental
organisations, business leaders and
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As well as raising awareness of the famine situation in northern Kenya within its local community, The Village Market contributed KES 700,000 of its parking fee revenue to the relief effort.
Andrew Otieno’s “Sleeping Peacefully”
it takes for evil to prevail is for good
people to do nothing”.
Johnson Sakaja, chairman of The
National Alliance (TNA), said that
peace depended on one person: “It
takes one person to destroy peace and
it also takes one person to speak up
and bring about peace.” He thanked
The Village Market for its initiative and
appreciated the media houses who
found the event worthy of coverage.
The MC for this event was Kofi Osei
of Gallery Watatu. Speaking on behalf
of the art community, he said the
most powerful creation of the human
being was art. “Art in Africa, and more
so in Kenya, is struggling for space,”
he said. “The Art for Peace Movement,
as demonstrated by The Village
Market, may just be one space that art
can fit into.”
As co-organiser of the event, The
Peace Caravan told the audience that
peace could only prevail if Kenyans
and friends of Kenya had the courage
to denounce violence. The organisa-
tion’s representative praised the Club
Art concept, saying that the rungu
could indeed be a symbol of peace
rather than of violence: “It is not how
much we worry; it is the little effort
we make to talk about peace that will
make a difference.”
InitiativeThe Village Market’s Managing
Director, Hamed Ehsani, thanked all
who had taken time to attend the
event. He encouraged the public to
support the CSR initiative by buying
the artistic rungus.
Proceeds from the Club Art initiative
went to support The Peace Caravan’s
peace-building programmes in the
run-up to the general election.
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corporate representatives, the art
community, victims of past conflicts
and peace-building organisations.
In his speech, the guest of honour,
presidential candidate Peter Kenneth,
appreciated The Village Market’s
call for peace through art. He urged
communities to coexist and said it was
up to every individual to make this
country a better place to live in. At the
conclusion of his speech, Mr Kenneth
officially declared the exhibition and
silent auction open to the public.
CandidateAlso representing the political class,
Party of Action leader Raphael Tuju
said the months leading up to the
elections were a critical time for
Kenya. “We are in that season when
we tend to lose our heads,” he said.
“It is a relief to see that The Village
Market is doing something about it, no
matter how modest.”
Endorsing Mr Tuju’s point of view,
Ndiritu Muriithi, the former Member
of Parliament for Laikipia West,
impressed upon the audience that “all
“It is not how much we worry; it is the little effort we make to talk about peace that will make a difference”
Moses Nyawanda’s “Different Colours, One People”
Daniella Natiyama (R) and Daudi Kona both of the Peace Caravan
welcome TNA Chairman, Johnson Sakaja (L) to the event
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NAtiONwideCAMPAigNthAtCAllsFOrKeNyANstOChOOsePeACePictures by Wilfred Okwiri & Naisula Lesuuda
The Peace Caravan is a new concept in peace-building whereby professionals are
actively involved in promoting inter-community healing and reconciliation by creating a platform for dialogue.
The point of using professionals
from different warring communi-
ties in peace-building is that they
have influence on their communities.
Furthermore, they are able to outlive
ethnicity to the extent of working
together, and even travelling in the
same vehicles, all in a bid to build
peace and end hostility. This is an ideal
way to create an environment in which
communities can resolve their disputes
through home-grown solutions.
The initiative was begun in Kenya in
2009 by 32 Samburu and Pokot profes-
sionals together with Ndiritu Muriithi,
Assistant Minister for Industrialisation
and MP for Laikipia West, and Maison
Leshoomo, nominated MP. The aim
was to encourage a dialogue between
the Samburu and Pokot communities,
which were experiencing tense rela-
tions, with ethnic violence leading to
huge loss of human lives and an escala-
tion in cattle raids and counter-attacks.
RelationsSince the intervention of The Peace
Caravan in Laikipia West, peace and
enhanced inter-community relations
have been achieved over the past three
years between the Pokot and Samburu.
Displaced persons in the region who
had fled their homes have now returned
and are rebuilding their homes.
The Peace Caravan has been so
successful that the model is now
being replicated across the country.
The Laikipia Peace Caravan was the
first. This was followed by the Suguta
Peace Caravan (Turkana and Pokot);
the Turkwel Peace Caravan (Turkana
and Pokot); the Kipkelion Peace
Caravan (Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Kisii); the
Molo-Kuresoi Peace Caravan (Kikuyu,
A senior chief leads Turkana and Samburu morans in prayer during a
Peace Caravan meeting
Kalenjin, Kisii, Luo); the Waso Peace
Caravan; the Oasis Peace Caravan;
the Ndeff o Peace Caravan (Kalenjin
and Kikuyu); the Kuria Peace Caravan
(inter-clan); the Naivasha Peace
Caravan; the Kericho Peace Caravan
(Luo, Kikuyu, Kalenjin and Kisii); the
Samburu North Peace Caravan; the
Trans Mara Peace Caravan; and, most
recently, the Tana River Peace Caravan.
MeetingsA notable achievement of The Peace
Caravan was the meetings it held in
most parts of Rift Valley Province in
the run-up to a national referendum
on 4 August 2010 on the new constitu-
tion. The aim of these meetings was
to discourage referendum-related
violence. Communities were encour-
aged to speak openly about their
grievances against each other. This
minimised tensions and mistrust in
their midst, thus helping everyone to
achieve a peaceful and historic refer-
endum.
The Peace Caravan Trust is rolling
out a national campaign entitled
‘Amani: Jukumu Langu Daima’
(Peace: My Responsibility Forever)
which would proactively discourage
imminent election-related violence
in potential hot spots across Kenya.
The aim is to build consensus among
professional elites and grassroots
leaders about the need to prevent
election-related violence and to secure
a commitment that they will play their
part in achieving a peaceful election.
GrassrootsThe activity will bring together
diff erent cadres of grassroots leaders
and professional elites to gain a
common understanding of the threat
of election-related violence with a view
to carrying out proactive measures to
prevent and manage violence before,
during and after the General Election
in March 2013.
‘Amani: Jukumu Langu Daima’
will use the platform of The Peace
Caravan, with its experience in
preventing politically motivated
violence during the registration of
voters and the ‘Get out the vote’
campaign for the constitutional
referendum, informing the design and
implementation of the campaign.
The experience of The Peace
Caravan in mitigating potential
violence generated by the International
Criminal Court (ICC) process will also
be indispensable in the design and
execution of this campaign.
The Peace Caravan Trust works
closely with the Government as its key
partner as well as with other develop-
ment partners including the USAID/
DAI. Through these partnerships, a
great deal of success has been realised
in many parts of the country.
WorkinginpartnershipThe Uwiano* Platform Initiative and
the Peace Caravan Trust are working
in collaboration to encompass the
active participation of professionals in
promoting inter-community healing
and reconciliation.
The partnership recognises the
premiums placed on the forthcoming
General Election and acknowledges
the stakes placed on these elections
based on the fact that Kenya will be
ushering in a new system of govern-
ance.
Uwiano and the Peace Caravan
Trust recognise that the forthcoming
elections present Kenyans with an
opportunity for political transition.
As a confl ict prevention initiative,
therefore, Uwiano has ‘reloaded’ its
strategy and is providing a platform
for strengthening coordination and
leadership towards a peaceful election
and successful political transition. The
organisation has conducted meetings
at regional and county levels with a
view to disseminating the agenda and
gaining support from the rest of the
public.
Uwiano and other partners have set
out a strategy for an action-oriented
strategy to create a more protec-
tive and peaceful environment in
the run-up to the General Election.
The partner organisations are using
a cascading approach to engage
communities and disseminate knowl-
edge on key topics such as the election
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The public can interact with the platform:Web: www.nscpeace.go.ke/108/Short message: 108Email: [email protected]: #amanikenya108Facebook: amanikenya108.
Samburu women dance during a peace meeting
process, devolution of power, conflict
mitigation and gender-based violence
to large numbers of people at grass-
roots level in most conflict-affected
regions in Kenya.
Uwiano continues to employ a
range of approaches – including
multi-level partnerships; commu-
nity engagement and inclusion; and
capacity strengthening for sustain-
ability – to ensure that the project is
responsive to current peace-building
needs and adaptive if and when the
context changes.
Uwiano calls on the general public
to help achieve its specific objectives:
• To strengthen conflict early warning
and early response mechanisms
• To develop frameworks and
platforms for monitoring, reporting
and addressing peace-building and
thematic national cohesion and
integration issues in Kenya
• To build partnerships of community
level, sub-national and national
actors on peace-building and
national cohesion.
...useyourunderstandingtopromotetheunityandtranquillityofmankind,togiveenlightenmentandcivilizationtothepeople,toproduceloveallaroundyou,andtobringabouttheuniversalpeace.Abdu’l-Baha,ParisTalks
The Village Market thanks the following individuals, artists, organisations and art lovers who were associated with the Club
Art silent auction and exhibition. Your support towards this initiative made it a success.
KEY PERSONALITIES AT THE OPENING CEREMONYPeter Kenneth – Presidential Aspirant
Raphael Tuju - Presidential Aspirant
Ndiritu Muriithi – former MP Laikipia West
Johnson Sakaja – Chairperson, The National
Alliance
OPENING CEREMONY - MCSKofi Osei – Gallery Watatu
Naisula Lesuuda – TV Personality
SUPPORTING ORGANISATIONSNational Cohesion and Integration Commission
(NCIC)
The Peace Caravan
United Religious Initiative (URI)
UWIANO Initiative
ARTISTS & ART DONORSAlex Mbevo
Andrew Otieno
Ann Gitari
Anne Mwiti
Anthony Mugo
Anthony Wanjau
Bezalel Ngabo
Caroline Mbirua
Cecilia Nyakuro
Charles Ngatia
Cocoa Banana
David Mwaniki
David Werimo
Dickson Kaloki
Edwin Onyango
Elizabeth Wambui
Eric Maina
Esther Mukuhi
Florence Wangui
Helen Enoleningwetoi
Ian Weswa
Jack Kaluva
James Mutisya
Joshua Otieno
Mariah
Mary Ogembo
Micheal Dete
Mike Kyalo
Moses Kirimi
Moses Muigai
Moses Nyawanda
Mossoti Kepha
Neeta Luthira
Onyis Martin
Pascal Chuma
Patrick Esenerwa
Patrick Mukabi
Peter Oywaya
Peter Kenyanya
Robert Ouko Apiyo
Robinson Omweri
Rosemary Ahono
Sospeter Omondi
Tom Mboya
Titus King’ola Mutua
Waithera Chege
Wanjiku Mwaurah
Wislon Matunda
ClubArtcharityevent
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*Uwiano is the Kiswahili word for ‘cohesion’
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Special thanks is given to The Village Market Management team for the concerted effort in putting together the Club Art event, and to Tribe Hotel for providing excep-tional catering services. Thank you of course to all buyers various art pieces. Through your decision to bid you added your voice to the call for universal peace.
Morans at a peace meeting in Lerate, Samburu East
A section of the Peace Caravan
WellBeing
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theheAlthywAytOCOOlOFFCarbonateddrinksorsodasplayhavocwithhumanhealth
tion thus hampering absorption of
nutrients from any other healthy foods
we eat.
Caffeine, another ingredient in
the soft drinks causes nervousness,
insomnia (sleeplessness), behavioral
effects, makes children fidgety and
can give them headaches. Worse
still, caffeine’s addictiveness keeps
people hooked to soft drinks and other
caffeine-containing beverages.
SodasIn diet sodas, artificial sweeteners
have raised several health concerns.
Saccharin in these sodas has been
linked to urinary-bladder cancer.
Aspartame, another key ingredient, is
suspected to cause brain tumors, brain
lesions and lymphoma.
Do not consider squashes and
packed juices as an option, none
of them are nutritious or health
promoting. Instead, substitute your
soft drinks with fresh fruit and vege-
table juices, smoothies, fresh fruit
milkshakes, yogurt and buttermilk
(maziwa lala).
ByDr.KomalShah, Naturopath & Nutritionist
Unlike cancer and AIDS, which at least show some signs at some stage, bad effects of
soda intake may not be noticed. Their effects manifest years later, and can culminate in human system failure at multiple levels.
Carbonated drinks and their key
ingredients are said to increase
chances of diabetes, osteoporosis,
heart diseases, kidney stones and
cancer. Studies have shown that
aerated drinks hinder the absorption of
calcium and phosphorous in the body.
Both these minerals are absolutely
essential for proper regulation and
coordination of body functions.
SupplementsEven if we add supplements of calcium
to our diets, it is useless if we are
consuming carbonated drinks; they
will just not allow the body to absorb
these key ingredients. It will lead
to the development conditions like
osteoporosis, rickets and menstrual
problems.
Carbonated drinks have no nutri-
tional value. They alter the pH value of
the stomach and interfere with diges-
MangoDelightConcentrateINGREDIENTS • Raw mangoes: 1 kg
• Jaggery powder: 1/2 kg
• Black rock salt: 1 tablespoon
• Roasted cumin powder: 1 teaspoon
• Fresh mint leaves: a handful
PREPARATION Properly wash and boil mangoes in a
pressure cooker. Remove from cooker
let them cool, peel off and extract the
pulp thoroughly. Put the pulp, jaggery,
salts, jeera powder and mint leaves
and blend. Bottle up the concentrate
and refrigerate. Whenever desired, add
water and have a refreshing cold drink.
Do not store more than a week.
CoconutOilandStrawberrySmoothie(for breakfast or as a snack)
INGREDIENTS• 1 cup fresh strawberries
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fructose (available at
Elixir Health Shop)
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (available
at Elixir Health Shop)
• 1/3 cup raw almonds, soaked
• 1 and 1/2 cups water
METHODBlend until smooth and strain to
remove almond meal
Healthy strawberry smoothies are
packed with phytonutrients, vitamins,
minerals and enzymes that come in
a whole-food form. Combined with
coconut oil, a strawberry smoothie is
rich and filling enough for a complete
meal.
StrawberryPineappleSundaeINGREDIENTS• 2 cups fresh strawberries
• 1 8-ounce can pineapple chunks,
juice drained
• 1/2cup crushed strawberry with 2
or 3 date syrup sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 cups frozen yogurt
• A handful of raisins and nuts
• Mint sprigs, for garnish (optional)
PREPARATIONPull green tops off strawberries. Slice
the strawberries and put half in a small
saucepan. Add pineapple chunks,
strawberry and dates sauce and lemon
juice. Bring to a simmer over medium
heat and cook, stirring occasionally,
until the strawberries are soft – about
seven minutes of cooking only. Care-
fully stir in the remaining strawberries
(the sauce will be slightly hot). Set
aside to cool.To serve, spoon most of
the sauce into four ice cream dishes
and top with scoops of frozen yogurt.
Spoon the remaining sauce on top.
Add a few raisins and nuts on the
top. Garnish with mint leaves if desired.
Visit or e-mail your queries to Elixir Health shop where the in-house qualified nutritionist can advise you further:
ElixirHealthLevel 2, Above FoodcourtEmail: [email protected]
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Below are healthy options to keep you cool this hot season:
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Valentine’sDayEmergencyNumbersJustiNCAseyOuFOrget
tOgetherAgiFtLet’s face it; our lives can get a tad bit
busy. And as we age, we can take some things for granted, like Valen-
tine’s Day. Truth be told, most of us realize it is Valen-
tine’s Day when we observe the enthusiasm
with which the rest of the world commemo-
rates the day. Then it finally hits you – you had
no plans for the day and someone may be
very angry if you don’t appreciate their love.
Since the Red Cross is not mandated
to offer assistance in matters of the heart,
we have put together a quick reference to
help you get the perfect gift for that special
someone in your life.
ArtpiecesArtZgAlleryTel: 020 7120326
KAlABAshTel: 020 7122169
exhiBitiONhAllsTel: 020 7122488 (Management)
AssOrtedgiFtsBlue RhinoTel: 020 7121183
FridAyMAAsAiMArKetTel: 020 7122488 (Management)
JitCrAFtsTel: 020 7122330
KiteNgelAhOtglAssTel: 020 7125691
wishesTel: 020 7125125
BookswestlANdssuNdriesTel: 020 7122437
BOOKsFirst(NAKuMAtt)Tel: 020 7122507/8/9
CandlesONederBOxTel: 020 7122178
CardsBluerhiNOTel: 020 7121183
NAKuMAttTel: 020 7122507/8/9
westlANdssuNdriesTel: 020 7122437
wishesgiFtshOPTel: 020 7125125
ChocolateBluelilyTel: 020 7125790NakumattTel: 020 7122507/8/9
DinnerReservationsArtCAFFeTel: 020 7120654Tel: 020 2318341
JiKO–triBehOtelTel: 020 7200601
OsteriAgigiriTel: 020 7122661Tel: 0738 874740
rO-rOChiNeserestAurANtTel: 020 7123082
tAMAMBOBAr&grillTel: 020 7124005/3
DvdrentalsMOVieBusterTel: 0715 818774Tel: 0732 242294
FlowersBluelilyTel: 020 7125790
ZuCChiNigreeNgrOCersTel: 020 7120404/3Tel: 0733 3057063
FruitbasketsZuCChiNigreeNgrOCersTel: 020 7120404/3Tel: 0733 3057063
FashionaccessoriesAdeledeJAKTel: 020 7121798
AtheNsTel: 020 7122212Tel: 020 7122060
ideNtityTel: 020 7125783/4
KAZuriBeAdsTel: 020 7120847
sANdstOrMTel: 020 7120452Tel: 020 3005477
wOOlwOrthsTel: 020 7120450
FashionwearDresses for herdiANA’sBOutiQueTel: 0721 409338
FAhAriBridAlTel: 020 7120268
JAishiVKhAZANATel: 020 7122689
MAdeiNAFriCATel: 020 7121943
MilleCOlliNesTel: 0714 301439
OltreTel: 0734 668460
PilOtesATel: 020 7120892Tel: 7120801
Suit & Tie For HimAtheNsTel: 020 7122212Tel: 020 7122060
BArtONTel: 020 7122396
OltreTel: 0734 668460
GadgetsNAKuMAtt(PhONeexPress)Tel: 020 7122507/8/9
NOKiAshOPTel: 020 7125757
PersONAlsysteMs(APPlestOre)Tel: 020 7120230
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POweriNNOVAtiONsTel: 020 7122193
sAFAriCOMCustOMerCAreCeNtreTel: 020 4272349/72
teChNOlOgyhOuseTel: 020 7122905Tel: 0722 510343
ZeusdeVelOPMeNtCOltdTel: 0737 7777777/70
Hair&beautydreAMNAilsTel: 020 7121832
grAssrOOtsTel: 020 7122084
sAlONMAliBuTel: 020 7122470/1
sAlONNAtAlieTel: 7120707Tel: 0717 543416
HolidaybookingsBuNsONtrAVelserViCesTel: 020 7121183Tel: 020 7124757
KeNyAAirwAysTel: 020 7120241Tel: 020 7121072
PhOeNixsAFArisTel: 020 7122254Tel: 020 7121942
hOtelreserVAtiONsTribe HotelTel: 020 7200110Tel: 020 7200000
JewelleryJitgeMsTel: 020 7122330
JOOAlTel: 0722 516595
LingerieCOCOChiCTel: 0737 885954
MovieticketsstArFlixCiNeMAsTel: 0716 883872
PerfumeelAiNeByBAlAlATel: 0722 890470Tel: 0704 627126
ShoesBAtATel: 020 7120345
CitywAlKTel: 020 7122053
KwANZATel: 0715 606878Tel: 0735 444055
treVOrCOlleCtiONTel: 020 7122050/5
Spatreatment&productsKAyAsPATel: 020 7120171
sPAsiAMTel: 020 7123140
WineNAKuMAttTel: 020 7122507/8/9
POMOdOrOTel: 020 7122058
WrappingpaperBluerhiNOTel: 020 7121183
NAKuMAttTel: 020 7122507/8/9
wishesgiFtshOPTel: 020 7125125
In a region where giraffes and zebra still roam free under acacia trees and flamingo wade the waters of
Lake Oloiden, a striking new hotel has opened in a series of low-rise, African-inspired buildings set among the hills. The warm, earth-toned interiors are dominated by bespoke wood pieces such as a king-sized bed in each suite.
With panoramic views and sunrise
over the little lake, this deluxe hotel
offers an ideal combination of
world-class service and cuisine in an
undisturbed bush environment. The
welcoming atmosphere and friendly
service are sure to make your stay
memorable. All 29 guest suites are
comfortable and well equipped to
give a feeling of relaxed luxury. The
hotel features a variety of facilities
and services to meet the needs of
lovers, families and leisure travellers.
For more information, inquiries and availability, call:
NaivashaKongoniLodgeTel: +254 (20) 2573579 or +254707156146Email: [email protected]: www.naivashakongonilodge.com
Escape
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NaivashaKongoniLodgePANOrAMiCViews,FrieNdlyserViCe,wOrld-ClAssCuisiNe
This unique resort in the heart of Eldoret opens a window into Kenyan culture and archi-
tecture. It’s a perfect place in which to relax; but if you feel the need to explore, there are beautiful wildlife nature trails and an active theme park for lovers of the great outdoors.
The resort has many numerous
facilities, and experienced personnel
are on hand to ensure a relaxing, fun-
filled and productive stay, whether one
is visiting Eldoret for business, leisure
or a little of both. The rooms welcome
guests with mood-enhancing lighting,
designer decor and unique works of
art to spur the imagination.
Guests can dine indoors or enjoy
the contemporary menu al fresco in
the lush, tropical gardens. The Nyama
Choma Zone is ideal for meat lovers,
providing traditional Kenyan cuisine;
while the well-stocked Rock Bay Bar
offers a lively atmosphere and is a
great attraction for anyone wanting a
fun time with friends.
For more information, inquiries and availability, contact:
PoaPlaceTel: +254 703129990 or +254 0532030685Email: [email protected]: www.poaplace.co.ke
PoaPlaceNAturetrAils,tAsteFulrOOMs,AlFresCOdiNiNg
Escape
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Swahili House is a haven of tranquillity and opulence that is bound to win the heart of
every guest. This tropical paradise has an idyllic
oceanfront location at Tiwi Beach on the
South Coast. Washed by the aquama-
rine waters of the Indian Ocean, it is the
perfect venue for a romantic getaway, a
beach-front wedding, a family holiday or
just some fun in the sun.
The four villas in the compound
feature a blend of contrasting styles
reflecting the natural surroundings
of the South Coast. This expansive
accommodation is characterised by an
Afro-Arabic design featuring tradition-
ally carved Funzi furniture, intricate
fretwork and king-sized beds. The
villas overlook the private pools with
views that soar above rocky coral
outcrops to the ocean.
For more information, inquiries and availability, call:
SwahiliHouseTel: +254 070 7156146Email: [email protected]: www.swahilihouse.com
Escape
SwahiliHouseOCeANFrONtsettiNg,stylishVillAs,PriVAtePOOls
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Under watchful African skies, set within the serene confines of a private game sanctuary,
Wileli House & Wildlife Conservancy offers a definitive type of exclusive hospitality.
Wileli House is inspired by the
African notion of harmony with nature
and this concept forms an integral part
of every aspect of the interior decor.
The property consists of five
uniquely inspired chalets together with
a bistro restaurant, gift shop and spa.
Wileli House is dedicated to surpassing
the expectations of its guests and
making their stay memorable.
Its chefs have the culinary knowl-
edge and skill to produce exciting and
imaginative dishes, and the kitchen
prides itself on delivering the very best
products to the table.
Wileli is a wilderness sanctuary
where intimate encounters and rare
discoveries can be experienced
first-hand. Guests can observe the
fascinating African wildlife, as gentle
and majestic herds of giraffe and
buffalo meander through the acacia
forests, or hippo come to graze by
moonlight.
For more information, inquiries and availability, contact:
WileliHouse&WildlifeConservancyTel: +254 707156146Email: [email protected]: www.wilelihouse.com
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Escape
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Last April, a climb up Mount Longonot reminded me that I could be the most unfit person
on this side of the Sahara. The climb took me almost three hours and my peers, 43 minutes.
Being 8 kg overweight did not
help. I grunted and sweated up the
mountain and in the end it was my
almost bruised ego that got me there.
My point, however, is the need for
fitness, health and the ideal weight.
ExcessAfter the mountain climb, I decided to
lose the excess weight and move from
a Size 16 back to a Size 12. It took me
two months of walking, running and
eating right (well, almost eating right) to
actually make this happen.
I started by walking about 2 km
once a day and gradually built this up
to running 4 km twice a day. After a
month and a half I had lost about 4 kg.
Next, I cleaned up my digestive system
by going on a 10-day detoxification
programme. This helped me lose
another 2 kg. Can you imagine walking
around with 2 kg worth of waste?
Horrifying!
Also, to help with the detoxifica-
tion process, I indulged in a rasul
treatment. What is a rasul you ask?
It is an exotic private chamber where
you apply muds to your body while
inhaling steam delicately infused with
pure eucalyptus and peppermint herbs
that are said to cleanse your respira-
tory system. It is a traditional Arabian
cleansing ritual that leaves you feeling
pure and calm and your skin beautifully
exfoliated. The ritual ends with warm
tropical rain pouring down from the
dome of the chamber to gently wash
the muds away.
Losing weight does not have to be
a long-term plan; it is achievable. It
is possible to get into those clothes
that you have put away and are too
depressed to look at.
In the coming issue, I will design a
simple weight-loss programme to help
you shed off those unwanted kilos.
KayaSpa&StudioTribe HotelTel: +254 20 7120171/ 7200656Email: [email protected]
KayaSpa
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TherasultreatmentFeelgreAt–withABitOF‘rAsuldAZZle’ByAmondiBuyu, Natural Wellness Practitioner, Kaya Spa, Tribe Hotel
Nairobi Sports House is said to be the largest sports utilities store in East Africa. The company has four outlets
selling high-end sports equipment by over 40 recognised brands worldwide. Customers can choose from exercise equipment, leisure and sportswear, uniforms and field equipment.
Brands available at Nairobi Sports include
Puma, Reebok, Speedo, Connate, Wilson,
Spalding. Body Sculpture, Dunlop, Worcester-
shire, Stiga and Jorex.
The store provides gear for a whole range of
sports: athletics, badminton, basketball, boxing
and martial arts, cricket, darts, fishing, football,
golf, handball, hockey, netball, rugby, squash,
swimming, tennis and table tennis as well as
volleyball.
Also available are sports accessories such as
lanyards and water bottles, equipment for extreme
sport, guards and supports, gym equipment,
promotional merchandise and team jerseys.
VarietyTo cater for specific family needs, Nairobi
Sports House stocks a variety of latex pools,
trampolines and camping paraphernalia.
Customers can shop with confidence at
Nairobi Sports House, where every sporting
requirement is catered for.
NairobiSportsHouseLevel 2, Opposite Safaricom Customer CareTel: +254 (20) 7120458
Stillhere
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‘CustomerscanshopwithconfidenceatNairobiSportsHouse,whereeverysportingrequirementiscateredfor’
1 Presidential aspirant Peter Kenneth chats with Raphael Tuju during the Club Art charity auction and exhibition opening ceremony
2 Event MC’s Kofi Osei of Gallery Watatu (L) and media personality, Naisula Lesuuda.
3 Invited guests follow proceedings of the event
4 The Village Market’s Managing Director welcomes guests to the Club Art charity auction opening ceremony
5 Images on sale at during the three day exhibition and silent auction
Pictorial
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The Iranian culinary style in unique to Iran, although it has influenced – as well as being
influenced by -- neighbouring regions throughout the history of Persia, which changed its name to Iran in 1935.
Many foods famously associated
with the Middle East and, indeed,
with international cuisine, such as
kebab and ice cream, have their
origins in Persia.
CombinationPersian main dishes are a combina-
tion of rice with meat, lamb, chicken or
fish. These are mixed with vegetables,
nuts and herbs. Fresh green herbs
are frequently used along with fruits
such as plums, pomegranates, quince,
prunes, apricots and raisins. To achieve
a balanced taste, Persian flavourings
such as saffron, dried limes, cinnamon
and parsley are mixed delicately and
used in some special dishes.
You can sample authentic Iranian
cuisine at the Orchid Restaurant, located
in The Village Market Food Court.
The Orchid serves a variety of Iranian
dishes at affordable prices. Its menu
includes meat dishes (often served with
rice), vegetables, sandwiches, snacks,
stews and soups. Beverages include
juices, mixes, shakes and tea.
OrchidRestaurantFood CourtTel: +254 733 575727 Tel: +254 733 940522
Savour
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‘YoucansampleauthenticIraniancuisineattheOrchidRestaurant,locatedinTheVillageMarketFoodCourt’
You can see and buy the LG Optimus VU at:
PressPlayMobiles(Nokia Shop)
Level 1, Next to PomodoroTel: +254 (20) 7125757
LG Electronics, leading provider of home appliances, digital technology, and mobile
phones, introduced the fl agship Optimus Vu handset in local market, off ering a unique combination of tablet-like viewing with smartphone portability.
The Optimus Vu was designed to
maximise what customers could do with
a smartphone by off ering an optimal 4:3
ratio viewing experience, a 5” display
combined with attributes of high func-
tionality, and user friendliness in one.
DisplayThe model’s large 5” display with
optimal 4:3 aspect ratio makes
viewing documents, books, internet
and multimedia content easier and
more comfortable. This aspect ratio is
optimised for viewing to grasp more
at a glance and for note-taking, thus
increasing productivity in everyday
life. Moreover, Optimus Vu utilises IPS
display technology, which realises
every colour in its natural state,
ensuring optimal viewing even in bright
sunlight, and provides a wide viewing
angle and crystal-clear colours for
content on the display.
This model, the thinnest in its
category, is perfectly suited for a hand
and fi ts comfortably in a jacket pocket.
The device runs on
a powerful 1.5 GHz
quad-core proc-
essor, 1 GB RAM, 32
GB internal memory
and comes with an 8
megapixel LED Flash-
back camera and a
1.3 megapixel front
camera to support
video calls.
It also supports
Wi-Fi, Digital Living
Network Alliance
(DLNA) technologies
and High Defi nition
Multimedia Interface
(HDMI), thus allowing
for easy share and
transfer of data and
multimedia content
across devices and
on TV.
Furthermore, the
Optimus Vu uses the
latest edition of the
Android 4.0 platform
(‘ice cream sandwich’)
operating system, providing
greater support for a wider spectrum
of applications. Its unique built-in
QuickMemo allows users to conven-
iently capture screenshots and write
memos with a single push. Further-
more, its capture, comment and share
with QuickMemo feature allows for the
sharing of content with ease.
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The device runs on
a powerful 1.5 GHz a powerful 1.5 GHz
quad-core proc-
essor, 1 GB RAM, 32
GB internal memory
and comes with an 8
megapixel LED Flash-
back camera and a
1.3 megapixel front
camera to support
video calls.
It also supports
Wi-Fi, Digital Living
Network Alliance
(DLNA) technologies
and High Defi nition
Multimedia Interface
(HDMI), thus allowing
for easy share and
transfer of data and
multimedia content
across devices and
on TV.
Furthermore, the
Optimus Vu uses the
latest edition of the
Android 4.0 platform
(‘ice cream sandwich’)
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The women’s tyre clinic held in December 2012 was a great success – the third of its kind.
We had some high energy, excited
ladies again ready to get their hands
dirty, and then I asked…what is your
car’s tyre size? Most ladies shouted out
their rim sizes, others had no clue what
I had just asked (don’t worry, that is
where I started).
SurprisedI was pleasantly surprised when one
lady, a back-bencher, said 195/45 R 16.
She knew it and said it correctly. Of
course, at the end of the tyre clinic all
the ladies could read their tyre sizes –
let us get into how.
There are various cars in our market,
we may possibly drive the same car
but our tyre sizes and tyre patterns
may still vary. Let us take an example
of the tyre size mentioned above
195/45 R 16:
The fi rst part i.e. in this case 195,
is the width of tyre. The second part
i.e. in this case 45 is the profi le or the
height-to-width ratio as a percentage
R indicates the radial structure of the
tyre. The last part i.e. 16 is the inner
diameter in inches or what we call the
rim size.
There are other symbols on
the tyre sidewall which are an
indicator-of-speed index (or
maximum authorised speed
for a tyre) and Load Index
(load in kilograms that each
tyre can carry).
Simply put - each vehicle
has a recommended tyre size
that the car maker indicates
(you can fi nd this often on
the driver’s side door latch – it
also shows recommended tyre
pressure to put in each tyre);
this directly relates to your car’s
performance and safety.
So how do you know when your tyres
are worn out? A physical check on your
tyres can help. Michelin tyres have tread
wear indicators shown by a bibendum
etched on the side wall of the tyre (other
tyres have similar indicators). If you
follow this into the tyre tread, there is
a notch placed at the recommended
1.6mm depth; if the notch is close to or at
the same level as your tread, then your
tyre needs to be replaced.
ElementsRight tyre pressure, correct tyre
balancing and wheel alignment are
some of the main elements to check
for your tyre’s wear. If these are not
taken care of correctly, your tyre would
wear unevenly. What this would mean
is that you would have to replace your
tyres way before their time is over.
Coming back to the women’s tyre
clinic, the ladies learnt more about the
impact of wheel balancing and align-
ment on their tyres. They were not shy
to reveal that this was not something
they knew actively. It was also clear
that a driver’s safety comes fi rst. The
tyre is designed to grip the road in the
best possible way, absorb obstacles
like bumps and potholes and ensure
that the tyres do not easily skid in
various weather conditions.
Remember, your car is designed
for a special application (e.g. on road
or off road). Similarly, the tyres are
designed to suit your car’s design. A
good example is your Toyota IST is
made for only tarmac use (on road)
and your Toyota Landcruiser is meant
for the wilderness with rocks/dirt/mud
etc (off road). Each experience has its
relevant tyre guided by the car maker’s
recommendation.
InformationHaving this information helps us take
care of your tyres in the right way,
know when to replace them and be
safe on the roads.
Do contact our customer service
at any branches countrywide for
further information on the basics of a
tyre and they will be happy to explain
more. Or join us during our next
women’s tyre clinic.
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A section of the ladies that attended the Wmen’s Tyre Clinic in December
FOOd&restAurANtsArlecchinnoArtcaffé BierlinkDorman’s Coffee HouseGerman PointJiko – Tribe HotelKhazanaOrchidOsteria GigiriPlanet YogurtPomodoro PizzeriaPrime Cuts DeliRevive Juice BarRo-Ro Chinese RestaurantRo-Ro Chinese Fast FoodSea WorldSeven Seafood & GrillSteers & Debonairs PizzaTamambo Bar & GrillTaste of AfricaThai Cuisine
FAshiON&ACCessOriesAdèle DejakAthensBartonBataCity WalkCoco ChicDiana’s BoutiqueElaine by BalalaFabric GalleryFahari BridalIdentityJaishiv KhazanaJit GemsJooalKazuri BeadsKikoy CompanyKwanzaLavent IstanbulMade in AfricaMille CollinesNairobi Sports HouseOltreOne WayPilotesaSandstormTinga Tinga LifestyleTrevor CollectionWoolworths
heAlth&BeAutyBelladonna PharmacyDream NailsElaine by BalalaElixir HealthGrassrootsJaff’s OpticalSalon MalibuSalon NatalieSpa SiamTautVillage Dental Clinic
Arts,CrAFts&giFtsArabian CornerArtz GalleryBlue RhinoHandcraft CentreJit CraftsKitengela Hot GlassOne Der BoxSlippers GlitterToy WorldWishes
FiNANCiAlserViCesBarclays Prestige CentreCenhi LtdCFC Stanbic BankChase BankCommercial Bank of AfricaCo-op Bank ATMDiamond Trust BankEco Bank ATMEquity ATMImperial BankKenya Commercial BankNIC BankPesa Point ATMStandard Chartered ATMVillage Forex BureauVSF International (K) Ltd
OtherserViCesAA Driving SchoolBobby Pall PhotographyBunson Travel ServicesDHL Global ForwardingHoliday Homes KenyaKenya Airways Sales OfficeKenya Valuers Estate Agents
Kingsway Tyre CentreKiwi ShopKK SecurityPhoenix SafarisPost OfficeSafaricom Service CentreSchofield & AssociatesShifaz Vet ClinicTintoria DrycleanersVillage PhotoshopWynton House of Music
esseNtiAlsAll Times News StandBlue Lily Flower ShopCatermartEssential Communication SolutionsH2O (Pure Flow)MoviebusterNakumattNokia ShopPersonal SystemsPets & PotsPower Innovations LtdPrime Cuts ButcherySugar CandyTechnology HouseWestlands SundriesZeus Development Co LtdZucchini Greengrocers
FurNiture&FurNishiNgs1001 Pots (Home Décor)Casa InKashmir ArtsPalacina InteriorsPast & PresentPersian CarpetsPinkopallinoSweet DreamsTree House
reCreAtiON&eNtertAiNMeNtArt Exhibition HallsDream Zone PlaygroundHi-Tide Water ParkPitstop Card RidesPutt-o-Mania Mini GolfStarflix TheatresTin Man Pool Hall
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AlltiMesNewsstANdMonday to Friday: 8am to 8pmSunday: 10am to 8pmTel: 0721 888 222/ 0736 313 345 / 0720 695 114Email: [email protected]
BArClAysBANKPrestigeCeNtreMonday to Saturday: 8.30am to 8.30pmSunday: 10am to 4pmTel: +254 20 712 2741/ 712 0042/ 712 1963Email: [email protected]
BellAdONNAPhArMACyMonday to Saturday: 8.30pm to 8.30pmSunday & Public Holidays: 10am to 7.30pmTel: +254 20 712 2141 / 0735 122 [email protected]
BONusCArdMonday to Saturday: 8.30am to 5.30pmSunday: 10am to 5pm Tel: +254 20 712 2488/90Email: [email protected]
BuNsONtrAVel(CArlsONwAgONlitKeNyA)Monday to Friday: 8.30am to 5pmSunday: 9.30am to 12noonTel: +254 20 712 1235/712 4757/712 [email protected]
COMMerCiAlBANKOFAFriCA(CBA)Monday to Friday: 9am to 4pmSaturday: 9am to 12noonSunday & Public Holidays: ClosedTel: +254 20 7120263/3460710 60235/ 0737 800 170
ChAseBANKMonday to Friday: 10am to 5pmSaturday: 10am to 2pmSunday: 11am to 2pmTel: +254 20 277 4262/ 263
dhlMonday to Friday: 9.30am to 6pmSaturday: 9.30am to 4.30pmTel: +254 20 712 4172
diAMONdtrustBANKMonday to Friday: 8am to 8pmSundays & Public Holidays: 8am to 4pmTel: +254 20 712 2270/ 712 2271/ 235 79820711 300 003/ 0733 440 074Email: [email protected]
dOrMANsCOFFeeshOPMonday to Thursday: 8am to 6.30pmFriday & Saturday: 8.30am to 10pmSundays & Public Holidays: 10pm to 7pmTel: +254 20 208 2379/ 0702 978 945/ 0722 589 521Email: [email protected]
KeNyAAirwAyssAles&tiCKetiNgOFFiCeMonday to Friday: 9am to 6pmSaturdays: 9am to 3pmSundays & Public Holidays: ClosedTel: +254 20 712 1072/ 712 0241+254 20 642 2790-9Email: [email protected]
KeNyACOMMerCiAlBANKMonday to Friday: 8.30am to 6.30pmSaturday: 8.30am to 4.00pmSundays & Public Holidays: ClosedTel: +254 712 0847Email: [email protected]
MANAgeMeNt&seCurityOFFiCeMonday to Saturday: 8.30am to 5pmSundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 5.30pmTel: +254 20 712 2488/90Email: [email protected]
NAKuMAttsuPerMArKetMonday to Sunday: 8.30am to 8pmTel: +254 20 712 2507/8/9Email: [email protected]
NiCBANKMonday to Friday: 9am to 4pmSaturday: 9am to 11.30pmSundays & Public Holidays: ClosedTel: +254 20 288 8791-40720 365 036/ 0720 364 993/ 0711 041 791/2Email: [email protected]
PhOeNixsAFArisMonday to Friday: 7.30pm to 6pmSaturday: 8.30am to 5pmSundays & Public Holidays: 11am to 5pmTel: +254 20 712 2254/ 712 1942Email: [email protected]
POstOFFiCeMonday to Friday: 9am to 5.30pmSaturday: 9am to 12.30pmTel: 0735 764 673
PriMeCutsButCheryMonday to Saturday: 9am to 6pmSunday: 9am to 3pmTel: +254 20 219 9300/ 351 3506-7Email: [email protected]
sAFAriCOMCustOMerCAreCeNtreMonday to Friday: 9am to 6am Saturday: 9am to 5pmSundays & Public Holidays: 10am to 4pmTel: +254 20 427 2349/ 2372Email: [email protected]
shiFAZVeteriNAryCliNiCMonday to Friday: 9am to 6pmSaturday: 9am to 12noonSunday: 10am to 11am Public Holidays: On appointmentTel: +254 712 4166/ 0722 511 761/ 0733 775 064
stArFlixtheAtresLevel 3, Opposite SuperbowlOpen dailyTel: +254 716 883 872
suPerBOwlMonday to Thursday: 9am to 11pmFriday to Sunday: 9am to 12midnightTel: +254 20 712 3141Email: [email protected]
theVillAgeMArKettAxiserViCeAvailable 24hrs dailyTel: 0717 207 662
VillAgedeNtAlCliNiCMonday to Friday: 9am to 5pmSaturday: 9am to 12.30pmTel: +254 20 712 2460/ 0733 836 5081/ 0722 154 [email protected]
teChNOlOgyhOuseKeNyAltdMonday to Friday: 9am to 5pmSaturday: 9am to 5pmSunday: 10am to 4pmTel: +254 20 712 2905/ 0722 510 343 / 0734 510 343Email: [email protected]
tiNtOriAdryCleANersMonday to Saturday: 7am to 7pmSunday: ClosedTel: +254 20 712 2984 Email: [email protected]
triBehOtelReservations DeskTel: +254 20 720 0000Email: [email protected]
VillAgeMArKetFOrexBureAuMonday to Friday: 9.30am to 5.30pmSaturday: 10am to 2pmSunday: 10am to 2pmTel: +254 20 712 2901/473
ZuCChiNigreeNgrOCersMonday to Sunday: 9am to 7pmTel: +254 20 712 0403/ 0733 057063
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