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Evolving roles of SACCOs - the case of 14-seat transport SACCOs in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Paratransit is a mode of transport that operates parallel to an organized, usually large-scale government or government subsidized transport system. Paratransit is the main public transport in Kenya and it is estimated ... -
The relationship between human capital of an individual and pension fund asset allocation
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)There is a worldwide trend toward defined contribution saving plans and growing interest in pension schemes asset allocation. In both environments, individuals are given some responsibility to make their own asset-allocation ... -
Identifying the gap between supply and demand of life insurance
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This is a study that aims at helping the insurance industry solve the problem of low insurance uptake taking into consideration the new measures adopted by the industry in an attempt to increase life insurance uptake. To ... -
An evaluation of individual pension funds in Kenya, the factors that affect their growth and the opportunities they have.
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)One of the sectors in the economy that has been involved in mobilization of the savings is the Pension fund industry. The role of savings in economic growth has been given considerable attention given the fact that for any ... -
Foreign direct investment and the performance of manufacturing sector in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)The purpose of this study is to examine the (Aitken, B and Harrison, A, 1999)relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and the performance of manufacturing sector in Kenya. In the methodology, annual data of ... -
A study on the relationship between remittance inflows and local currency movement in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This study seeks to shed some light on the relationship between movement of local currency and migrant remittances into Kenya, investigating if at all a relationship exists, and if so, the impact of that relationship on ... -
Examining the relationship between market liquidity and equity returns - a case study of firms listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This study uses a panel regression of 42 actively traded equities listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange over 58 days to relate a stock's bid-ask spread and its return. The study results show that in the NSE, there is ... -
An evaluation on adequacy of retiremnt savings to retirement income - a case of Tata Chemicals Magad
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Tata Chemical Magadi occupies a significant place in the African economy. It is Africa largest soda ash manufacturer and one of Kenya's leading exporters. The company is an important part of the socio-economic fabric of ... -
Capital adequacy requirements for Kenyan banks
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This research sought to analyze the relationship between Kenyan bank performance and levels of capital held. Using cross sectional data from bank annual reports and the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) Handbook from ... -
An evaluation of pension fund views of investments in infrastructure assets in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)With the increasing infrastructure gap and budgetary deficits, we have had an increase in the need for investment from the private sector. More so by pension funds because they are attracted to protect with low correlation ... -
Corporate governance and dividend payout - analysis of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)The study aims to examine the effect of corporate governance on dividend payout of firms listed at the Nairobi Securities Exchange. Based on agency theory, the study considers the effect of two conflicting hypotheses, the ... -
Customer protection in mortgage financing industry in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Consumer protection is an especially important instrument in creating long-term banking relationships. These relationships influence uptake of banking products such as mortgages especially if they are built on trust and ... -
Development of reinsurance in Kenya Reinsurance Corporation
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This chapter describes the research carried out by defining the key concepts relating to the topic of study. It gives a historical background of the problem, up to the current situation and then on to establishing the ... -
Examining capital market intergration in Kenya and Uganda
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This study examines the degree of stock market integration between Kenya and Uganda using daily closing equity prices from 14th July, 2009 to 28th March, 2013. Johansen cointegration approach is employed to capture the ... -
The relationship between macroeconomic variables and firm performance in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Perspectives on Energy Security Increased exposure of national economies to global markets has at the level of corporate stakeholders meant increased attention to exchange rates, interest rates, inflation rates and relative ... -
Evaluation of recent initial public offers subscription levels in the Nairobi Securities Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This study investigates the determinants of success for IPOs in the Nairobi Securities Exchange by making a comparative analysis of under - subscribed and oversubscribed IPOs. The population of the study consisted of all ... -
The best Takaful model versus Conventional Insurance on profitability
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)The study was conducted in Nairobi between July 2013 and March 2014, and data was obtained from the leading takaful operator in Kenya Takaful Insurance of Africa (TIA). Takaful is a type insurance that enables policyholders ... -
The costs and benefits of reinsurance with respect to the cost of capital
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Reinsurance is a risk management tool that comes at a cost to the insurance companies. This is a report on the research of the costs and benefit of reinsurance with respect to the cost of capital. The introduction explains ... -
The impact of corporate governance on underwriting performance of insurance companies in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)The study examined the relationship between performance and corporate governance in insurance companies in Kenya. The study was prompted by the collapse of some insurance companies in the recent past as a result of ... -
Determinants of stock price - a case study on the Nairobi Stock Exchange
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Various studies have been conducted to identify variables that influence share price movements such as that done by Karanathassis and Philapaas (1988) which indicated that the share price in Greece was affected by dividends, ...
