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The Co age provides an assortment of twenty-one rooms mouth-watering buffet breakfast offered, every morning. and suites that offer truly spacious and contemporary They are quite generous I'd say. living. All the suites are fi ed with either a kitchene e or separate kitchen, spacious bathrooms, homely furnishings The guest house is located in Gigiri near the UN Offices in and daily housekeeping services. Every room op on offers Nairobi as well as the USA embassy. This provides a safe a spacious haven whether staying on your own or with and ideal loca on for interna onal guests a ending family. mee ngs at the UN offices and a convenient loca on for shoppers of both local and interna onal brands. The To guarantee, the convenience of your stay the co age Karura Forest which is also in proximity offers the ideal offers Free fast Wi-Fi and parking. Not to men on the loca on for nature trails and scenic views.

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The establishment fills the gap in a very compe ve market where a wide variety of venues meet a range of social needs – mee ng, drinking, and ea ng. This is mostly popular among the cosmopolitan target market consis ng of upwardly mobile people who enjoy socializing, for both business and personal reasons. The restaurant opens in the morning for breakfast with their scrump ous 'Early Bird Breakfast' which is a full English breakfast. The Burger fans will love the fact that you can get 2 burgers for the price of 1 every Monday. P.S. we are highly vouching for the Jack'd Up Burger which has a pa�y BBQ basted with Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce. You can also grab a salad from the menu when you're feeling with selected cocktails. The venue is as versa le as it can get; the healthy ea ng vibe, the Honey Coated Sesame Seed from hos ng birthday par es, office par es to having a Chicken Salad will ckle your taste buds in all the right places. business mee ng, dinner with your significant other or even Si�ng by the cocktail bar feels like an art show; watching the catching up with your friends over cocktails. bartender fix you a drink is an all- me favourite at happy hour

TRENDING KAREL T-LOUNGE Karel T-Lounge is the Place to be, located in Village Market, Gigiri. As you enter the place you are welcomed by a warm and sophis cated interior with a variety of si�ng areas. Enjoy breakfast, lunch or dinner or simply indulge yourself with some delights at their bakery or drinks! Highly recommended, Karel T-Lounge terrace is the ideal place to spend your evening. They have food, drinks and further more be sure to have a good me! JIKO AT TRIBE HOTEL Jiko holds glamorous yet sophiscated feel and offers contemporary Interna onal cuisine focusing on grown fresh ingredients and specially sourced interna onal imports. Their extensive menu features grilled meats and vegetables as well as house made pastas, breads, pastries and gelatos. Jiko's exclusive wine list highlights some of the finest selec ons of wines to perfectly compliment the flavors of Jiko.

DEBONAIRS PIZZA AT VILLAGE MARKET Debonairs Pizza is not only proud to be Kenya's Favorite Pizza, but also the leading pizza restaurant in Africa. Their innova on and crea vity has enabled them to offer the widest range of pizzas allowing their customers to choose from their range of classic, favorite, signature and something special pizzas. Their pizzas are made with thin crusts, lots of toppings, and the perfect blend of sauces. Debonairs Pizza gives each and every customer quality and value for their money. Try Something Amazing. THE COTTAGE HOUSE Boas ng a garden, shared lounge and views of pool, The Co�age Guest House Gigiri is set in Nairobi, a 4-minute walk from US Embassy. Featuring a 24-hour front desk, this property also provides guests with an outdoor pool. Both free WiFi and private parking are available at this property. All units comes with a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a ke�le, a bath or shower, free toiletries and a desk. Featuring a private bathroom, certain units at the guest house also offer a balcony. All guest rooms feature a wardrobe. Guests at The Co�age Guest House Gigiri can enjoy a vegetarian or a Full English/Irish breakfast. PRIME CUTS BUTCHERY & DELI An Exclusive 'Food Bou que' and Bistro with a widespread range of items which include Prime Aged Beef, an unrivaled array of Sea Food, a delectable selec on of deli special es, and supreme diversity of cheeses and so much more. Their Bistro offers some delicious dishes , ranging from their famous Philly to their tantalizing toas es , burgers & sandwiches ; from their sinfully delicious steaks & seafood to their mouth watering meat pla�ers. Explore a whole new meaning of food and drink. Open every day of the week, Prime Cuts is always buzzing with excitement and the an cipa on of new customers.

SHEFFIELD AFRICA MOMBASA SHOWROOM LAUNCH ........................................................................................................................................................................................ Sheffield Africa recently opened a commercial they plan to incorporate in their businesses,” he added. kitchen, laundry and cold room equipment showroom at their branch office in Mombasa, Among Sheffield Africa's major clients in Mombasa are Nyali. The launch event took place on 6th Hemingways Hotel, Sarova Whitesands Hotel and The December, in their office at Links Road, Petro City Complex- Voyager hotel. Being a full commercial kitchen facility 1st floor. provider, Sheffield also serves restaurants, ins tu on kitchens and corporate kitchens. With Caffesserie and Among the chefs and entrepreneurs in a endance was Chef Kokko's Café & Bistro, the Aga Khan Academy, Hare Krishna, Maliha Mohammed, the recent Guinness World Record and corporate kitchens for Mombasa Cement and Breaker in cooking for the longest dura on, as the Guest of Mombasa Maize Millers as part of their clientele. honor. Mr. Kush Kanotra, Sheffield Africa's Mombasa Branch According to the Sheffield Africa MD, Dr. Suresh Kanotra, Manager, and his team will be available at the Mombasa their aim with the new showroom is to bring their solu ons office to tend to their esteemed clients. and live product demonstra ons closer to their current and poten al clients in Mombasa. “We started serving the Coast Region since our incep on as one of our core markets in Kenya. Given that our solu ons are custom-made and require live demonstra on, one needs to touch the product and see it in ac on to truly realize the quality and workmanship in our cra�s. Seeing the product's design in person and the product in ac on brings an en rely different perspec ve that may further impress a client,” said Mr. Suresh. “We will now be able to host live cooking, laundry and cold room demo sessions, and provide our clients at the Coast an opportunity to fully experience the innova ve concepts that Kush Kanotra, Sheffield Mombasa General Manager watches as Chef Maliha prepares to cut the Ribbon. ABOUT SHEFFIELDGigiri Inside Out | Feb 2020 Sheffield Africa is East Africa's industry leader in Commercial Kitchen, Laundry and Cold Room solu ons. For over 16 years, their work remains traceable across mul ple industries including Hotels, Health, Educa on, Banking, Government ins tu ons, Corporate, Manufacturing and Non-Governmental ins tu ons. With presence in Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda, they are tested and proven by the leading brands in Africa's Hospitality industry. Sheffield is the only company in its industry in Kenya, to be listed in Superbrands Africa. The company is SME of the year-2019, and is ranked 11th among the TOP100 SMEs in Kenya. Sheffield Africa's solu ons are unique among all their clients due to their professional teams' focus on custom end to end project execu on. 30

Guests preparing to have some snacks fresh from the Sheffield Mombasa's Showroom is finally open! RATIONAL Oven. Chef Maliha making her welcoming speech to the guests. Guests listening to Chef Maliha's speech The Ra onal Live Presenta on in Session For more informa on about this event please contact Sheffield Africa at 0713-777111 or email us at info@sheffieldafrica.com

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Gigiri Inside Out | Feb 2020ARCHSTONE KENYA Reliable Housing Solution Archstone Kenya is a reliable housing solu on that covers all the necessi es. They have curved out a niche for themselves in the property market as they specialize in providing housing for Diplomat, Embassies and now trying to stretch their business to Mul na onals and NGO's in Kenya. Their focus on specific property sectors, makes them experts in housing and residen al proper es in Blue and Green zones. Archstone Kenya has a property lis ng ranging from stand alone houses to gated community houses as well. 34

All their proper es for sale or rent are thoroughly ve ed helped Archstone Kenya in crea ng rela onships with and their aim is to ensure you get what you deserve: trust, clients that will last for a life me. confidence and honesty in all aspects. Archstone Kenya gives you the best in the property market Given all their phenomenal knowledge of the property right from ren ng, selling and property management. You market place, they comprehend all your needs. rest assured even outside the country that your property is Going beyond personalized a en on and service has in good hands and managed by a team of professionals.

A 24 MEDIA Gigiri Inside Out | Feb 2020 Within minutes of surfing factual and cover the growth and posi�ve of the internet, news alerts stories of our wonderful con�nent.” th flash on your mobile For 11 years now, Africa 24 Media has e handset or computer made it its mission to highlight the co screen, social media trending topics and posi�ves on the con�nent through n hashtags let you know what is hot or audiovisual stories. Having covered ¾ of � wrong in and around your community. the con�nent and reported on a wide n With this bombardment of news, some variety of stories, the produc�on e important informa�on gets lost. In a company is se�ng its eyes on the next nt world filled with nega�ve stories fron�er of media innova�on. 's headlining our news, the posi�ve and That mission started with funding and m resilient spirit of our people is digi�zing �,000 hours of footage from one ost celebrated journalists, the late Mo overshadowed by the doom and gloom of Amin. As the digi�za�on progressed, A24 the day, and so much nonfactual stories Media got into partnership with Canadian or fake news. mul�na�onal media conglomerate, Eleven years ago, A24 Media's founding Thompson Reuters. The partnership director and C.E.O Mr. Asif Sheikh, a would see A24 Media; produce Africa marke�ng expert returned home a�er 2 Journal, which at the �me was the decades in Canada working in the con�nent's longest running current affairs marke�ng and branding industry. “I came TV magazine show. This partnership back to Africa with one thing in mind how helped A24 Media immensely in crea�ng to be�er tell African stories that were quality content, something that has been a struggle in the media space here on the con�nent. 36

Producing the show, saw the company way. Here we use the term edu-info- The flexibility of the pla�orm is swi� and grow its media reach to over 40 broadcast tainment, meaning A24's content is effortless making each minute of your partners in all corners of the con�nent. educa�onal, informa�ve and sexy enough experience worthwhile. Dis�nc�vely, the The show also resulted to spin off shows to keep you coming back for more.” YEBO audio cast feature to the content like On The Road a travel guide to the best makes the pla�orm suitable to visit holiday des�na�ons, cultural experiences Late 2019, A24 launched the con�nent's anywhere, any�me. and must a�end events across the first all factual story telling Video on con�nent. Up Beat a music talk show that Demand Pla�orm. The site covered the con�nent's top music stars, h�ps://yebo.live/en designed to be the and The Scoop a sit down with the best home of Africa's History, Biography and minds in business, educa�on and all Discovery. ma�ers leadership and so many more. “A 24 saw the need to expand their The quality of A24's story telling caught por�olio and include a digital product. the a�en�on of even more suitors. In the have been offering produc�on as a early 2010s Mr. Sheikh struck a deal to service but we have li�le influence on how the audience sees the places we produce a series of documentaries under visit, so this new pla�orm is a public the name Faces of Africa for Chinese showcase of the beauty and splendor we broadcaster CGTN (Formerly CCTV News). experience when our crews are out traversing the con�nent. To be fair Asif believes apart from se�ng enough, we also see some sad stories, but interna�onal standard in its produc�on, in all our stories we see heroes from the the ability to stay true to the African story most unlikely people and that is what is what has set his company apart, “You keeps firing our resolve,” quips Asif. see it's so easy to live in a bubble and not caring about what is happening around, The pla�orm offers stories from more entertainment has filled their media than 30 different African countries. consump�on, however our call as a Featuring Documentaries, Short Stories, company is to deliver relevant, factual Weekly Shows and the Editor’s Pick. informa�on in a refreshing and exci�ng

El Baú lGigiri Inside Out | Feb 2020El Baúl is a unisex mul band fashion house linked from the beginning to branHd fasihgihonenhdouse the concepts of elegance, sophis ca on, quality and “savoir 38 faire”. All ar cles in their collec ons are designed as an immersive experience, a celebra on of diversity, eclec cism and originality- values that have remained essen al to El Baúl’s core since its incep on. While adhering to global fashion calendars Spring-Summer (SS), Autumn-Winter (AW) their collec ons are inspired by a voyage through different types of jungles; exo c, psychedelic, and many more. With their brands, they blend cross-cultural references in a panoply of color and crea vity, op mism and singularity and non-conformity and vitality: the silhoue es are casual but textured, including everything from

Visit El Baul and get to see all the Seasonal trends that are available to suit your needs and style raffia and mosaics to polka-dots, with an emphasis on looseness and pa ern to cater for all tastes. What mo vates them is to offer their customers a posi ve experience, with their product and their brand. Flagship brands include Desigual, Pepe Jeans – London, Tonalá, & Javier Simorra – Barcelona. They are located on the 1st floor of Village Market’s new wing in Nairobi and off Avda. De Italia, Algeciras, Spain.

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Gigiri Inside Out | Feb 2020 KIDS BAISKELI PROGRAM Bringing you the first of many bimonthly Kids Baiskeli Adventures aimed at making cycling fun and educational for children aged 6-14 years. With every ride, not only does the program intend to have fun pedaling but also create a community of young cyclists aware of the intricacies of cycling, the bicycle and being a cyclist. A fun day out on the trails, riding easy and safely...improving cycling skills and teaching new tricks. Children will ride bikes and learn basic mechanic skills while exploring the beauties of Karura Forest. Enrol your child now! 2020 END POLIO BIKEATHON Leave the hectic pace of the city and join The Rotary Club for a 15, 30 or 60km bike ride through the forest, or can walk 10km's. There's even a biking route for the kids. They are raising much needed funds to bring an end to polio. As Rotarians, friends of Rotary or from the wider community you are most welcome to join for a family friendly event. If you don't have a bike, you can always hire one but it's on a first in basis. During the event they also will have a marketplace where you can buy coffee, ice cream, snacks and even shop for local goods. There is something for everyone! 42 Gigiri Updates

AFRICAN KALEIDOSCOPE EXHIBITION An exhibition by Jjuuko Hoods and Zee- Caroline Pitt, The African kaleidoscope 2020 showcases two different styles of art. Art by two friends who met as a result of a common appreciation of expressing their love of the dynamic and living energy that exists in Africa; through scenes of people, places, nature and abstracts. attend this exhibition and enjoy the works, interact with the artists and contribute to creating an art work too. 19th Feb to 4th March at the Village Market Exhibition Hall 2020 LKA CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW The 2020 LKA Show will be held on 22 and 23 February. The show will feature judge, Michael Forte from Ireland. Michael's judging career began in 1981, and he became an all rounder in 2008. He has judged at a number of high-profile events, including several World Dog Shows. Come meet all your favourite Dog Breeds in one place. DOGS NOT ENTERED IN THE SHOW CAN NOT COME ON TO THE SHOWGROUND

Chargrilled Vegetable Couscous

Ingredients • 1 1/4 cups (250g) couscous • 1 zucchini, thinly sliced into ribbons • 1 eggplant, thinly sliced lengthways • 2 red capsicums, thinly sliced • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds • 2 teaspoons fennel seeds • 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil • Juice of 1 large lemon • 1 long red chili, finely chopped • 1/3 cup (50g) pine nuts, toasted • 50g dried sour cherries (see notes) or currants • 150g feta, crumbled • 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped Directions 1. Place couscous in a large bowl and pour over 1 cup (250ml) boiling water (or enough to just cover). Cover with a clean tea towel and stand for 5 minutes or until couscous has absorbed the water. Fluff up grains with a fork. 2. Heat a chargrill pan or barbecue on medium-high heat. Place vegetables in a large bowl and toss with the cumin and fennel seeds and 2 tablespoons olive oil until the vegetables are coated. Working in batches, cook vegetables for 2 minutes each side, until lightly charred and tender. 3. Stir vegetables into couscous along with lemon juice, chilli, pine nuts, cherries or currants and remaining 2 teaspoons oil.

Flourless ChToocrotleate Gigiri Inside Out | Feb 2020INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS • 9 ounces good-quality dark chocolate 1. Place a mesh strainer over a 4-cup measuring cup or bowl with a spout and set (65% or higher), finely chopped aside. Combine the sugar, cornstarch, and salt in a medium saucepan and whisk until incorporated. While constantly whisking, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup of the milk until • 18 tablespoons unsalted butter smooth. Whisk in the egg yolks and remaining milk. • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar • 7 large eggs, at room temperature 2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, whisking often, until the pudding • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract begins to thicken and just starts to bubble, about 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce the heat • 1/4 teaspoon pure almond extract to medium low and switch to a rubber spatula. Stir constantly, scraping the bottom • If you are feeling dangerous: a few and sides of the pan, until the pudding makes visible ribbons when drizzled over the surface, about 3 to 5 minutes. tablespoons rum, bourbon, or whiskey • Optional, for serving: powdered sugar, 3. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter and vanilla extract until the butter is melted and completely incorporated. Pour the pudding through the prepared berries, and/or sweetened whipped strainer. Immediately transfer it to 4 (4-ounce) ramekins or reseal able containers. cream Lightly press a piece of plastic wrap on top of the pudding to prevent a skin from forming. Chill in the refrigerator until set, about 2 hours. 46 Wine and Dine

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