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Validity of the multiple discriminate analysis failure prediction model on corporate financial distress: An analysis of the Kenyan market
(Strathmore University, 2021)The core objective of the study was to test the applicability of the multiple discriminate analysis model in predicting corporate failure of financially distressed companies in different industries in Kenya based on a 3 ... -
Valuation of a locational spread option: the case of tomatoes in Nairobi and Mombasa Counties in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2018)Locational Spread Options are financial instruments that can be used by traders wishing to purchase but not physically acquire produce; to hedge their risks, and / or to take speculative positions, based on their knowledge ... -
Valuation of financial products for weather risk management
We are interested in pricing rainfall options written on precipitation at specific locations. We assume the existence of a tradeable financial instrument in the market whose price process is affected by the quantity of ... -
Value addition of mobile telephony
(Strathmore University, 2014)Mobile telephony is no longer an incomprehensible technology in this age. Banks have adopted this technology in line with their service offerings providing such services as checking balances from the mobile phone, bill ... -
Value creation in Kenyan e-businesses
(United States International University, 2008)E-businesses promise new avenues for creation of wealth. According to Amit and Zott (200 1), this value creation potential arises from the combination and exchange of resources . While research on value creation in ... -
Value creation in strategic alliance: case study of the Kenya Construction Industry
(Strathmore University, 2019)A construction sector product needs to create an added value to its clients. Despite its critical importance in the country, the construction industry has continued to face a lot of challenges that have hindered its growth ... -
Value of application of insights from Big Data Analytics on transformation of agriculture: case of farmers subscribed to Mkulima Techie Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)The application of big data analytics in agriculture is a revolution that has the potential to transform agriculture from being process driven to being data driven. Transformation of agriculture is defined as a process ... -
Valuing inpatient cover as a put option
(Strathmore University, 2017)Kenya has witnessed a steep rise in the cost of healthcare since January 2008 (Nduati, 201O) says Mr. Peter Nduati, the chief executive officer of Resolution Health East Africa, a medical insurance provider. The cost of ... -
Valuing the stock price of the industrial companies listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange using the Residual Income Model
(Strathmore University, 2017)The cross-sectional variation in stock returns due to the earnings announcement has gathered extensive research (Dimitropoulos & Asteriou, 2009) (Ball & Shivakumar, 2008) (Cohen, Dey, Lys, & Sunder, 2005) (Skinner & Sloan, ... -
VAT aspects of cross border E-Commerce in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2019)Digital commerce has become part and parcel of the economy and businesses are able to transact in various jurisdictions without establishing a physical presence in the market jurisdiction. Countries have for a long time ... -
Vegetation index based crop yield prediction model using convolution neural network - a case study of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2020-06)Predicting the crop yield is a vital food security strategy that can help a country take suitable measures and come up with policies that will help in crop production management. Such predictions will also support the ... -
Vehicle exhaust emissions inspection system for roadworthiness enforcement
(Strathmore University, 2017)Air pollution has been a growing concern as Kenya tries to industrialize. Increase in the number of vehicles and factories as well as constructions in Nairobi make this all the more critical. This polluted air has far ... -
Venture capital in Kenya: restructuring the competition regulatory framework to aid venture capital financing of Small and Medium Enterprises
(Strathmore University, 2020)In Kenya and around the globe SMEs have a proven track record as boosters of economic development by creating wealth and employment. They on the other hand face the major challenge of a lack financing since they have limited ... -
Viability of a national unemployment insurance Savings Account Scheme in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-12)according to Crotty (2009), the Global Financial and Economic Crisis of the year 2008 was one of the worse economic disasters in the recent history with the exception of the Great Depression. Businesses, persons and nations ... -
Viability of an Exchange Traded Commodity Derivatives market in sustaining price stability of Agricultural products in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015-12)Simulations are used to analyze the effects of introduction of an Exchange Traded Commodities Derivative market. These effects are both to the consumer and producer of Tea in developing countries. Application to the tea ... -
Viability of Equity Valuation Techniques with regard to Price Target Attainability for Nairobi Securities Exchange Companies
(Strathmore University, 2014)The purpose of this research was to establish the popular techniques that used by different firms in the valuation of shares. In line with this, the study has also sought to establish the reason behind the popularity of ... -
Viability of home equity conversion mortgage in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2017)Housing wealth as a source of retiree income is normally neglected. This form of wealth could have an incremental value on the homeowner's retirement income if they could be able to leverage this ownership as collateral ... -
The viability of insuring outpatient care for a micro health insurance scheme
(Strathmore University, 2015-11)Outpatient care is not widely insured due to demand side moral hazard. This is compounded by the fact that there is very high out-of-pocket expenditure especially for the poor. Micro Insurance firms cater for the needs of ... -
The viability of long term care insurance in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-11)Kenya's population aged 60 and above is rapidly ageing. The available facilities catered towards meeting the health care needs of Kenya's ageing population are inadequate and may not be able to manage this growing population.2 ... -
The viability of private pension, defined contribution scheme, in Kenya.
(Strathmore University, 2014)Pension refers to the benefits one receives after attaining retirement age. There has been a significant increase in the needs for such benefits as the number of citizens in the country reaching retirement age has increased. ...
