Brands can play key role in wellness and healthy living drive

Brands can also use their goodwill to impact on society through simple adjustments to their communication. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

By ROBERT KOMU

Over the last decade, we have witnessed a surge in cases of ailments that have a direct link to behaviour and habits. These ailments include non-communicable diseases, which are directly related to what one eats and physical exercise as well as one’s mental health.

There has been some intervention by the government through the universal healthcare initiative,

EA corporate deals post marginal rise

The value of the deals hit Sh87.6 billion. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

By CHARLES MWANIKI
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Summary

• There have been 34 deals in Q1, compared to 32 in 2018.

There was a slight increase in east African corporate deals in the first five months of the year compared to a similar period last year, with private equity (PEs) dominating the landscape.

Research by advisory firm I&M Burbidge Capital shows there have been 34 deals, compared to 32 in

Shopping for a good contractor

Contractor at a site. PHOTO | FOTOSEARCH 

By COLLINS OMULO
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In an industry filled with contractors at different levels of expertise and experience, the task of identifying the right and dependable one for a project can be challenging.

Insurance mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid

Purchasing too much coverage than what you need is a costly mistake. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

By PETER NDUATI

As a business owner it is important for you to incorporate protective solutions in the heart of your business to shield it from unexpected issues setbacks.

Tunisia to help Kenya develop its textile industry

 Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industries (KNCCI) intends to help kickstart SME’s in textile trade. And the chamber would be seeking help from Tunisia where textile industry is developed.

Employee Wellness Key To Productivity

Happy employee listening to music in the office. PHOTO | COURTESY 

By PATRICK ALUSHULA
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• The flexi-hours, as the firm calls it, allowed staff to do whatever was required of them in the times they preferred.
• According to Sammy, flexi- time made the audit and advisory firm retain a higher number of women professionals and even cut overall medical costs for the company.
• In addition, Deloitte introduced a generous maternity leave package and even allowed mothers who deliver twins get an extra month off.
• It also rolled out subsidised gym service with a permanent instructor and introduced a massage parlour.

App gives customers more power in bank transactions

From left: Ban.Q’s lead developer Felix Magani, lead researcher Tina Pim, developer Cedric Shimuli and Nehemiah Makau, the project manager. PHOTO | FAUSTINE NGILA | NMG 

By FAUSTINE NGILA
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It all started when one young man complained on how it was tough for him to make financial decisions regarding banking his hard-earned cash. This was after he realised that there were so many hidden charges which unsuspecting customers end up paying to get financial services.