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Quantifying idiosyncratic risk in defined benefit pension schemes in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)
Pension schemes are prone to numerous risks that could affect the funds resulting in payments different from those that were guaranteed on entrance into the scheme. This study sought to measure the idiosyncratic risk in a ...
Institutions and economic growth: Kenya, 1963 - 2014
(Strathmore University, 2016)
This paper examines the existence of a relationship between political institutions and economic growth in Kenya. Through empirical analysis, carried out for the period between 1963-2014, the study aims to use the findings ...
The effect of money supply on stock market volatility in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03-14)
This paper considers the effect of money supply on stock market volatility, using M2 as a measure of money supply since it is a measure of broad money in the economy. This relationship is important because the level of ...
The dynamic relationship between stock prices and exchange rates - A case of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015-11)
This study investigates the price t1uctuations and volatility spillover effects as well as the relationship between the stock market and the currency market in Kenya. The study developed long run and short run models for ...
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. ...
Long term implications of early access to pension benefits - the case of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)
In July 2009, a bill was introduced that allowed members of a pension scheme to access their contributions and 50% of their employer's contribution. This change in law resulted to increased early access of pension funds ...
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 ...
Developing capital charges for the general insurers under the non life underwriting risk module in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2015-11)
Financial institutions are in the business of accepting risk from their clients and also managing risk exposure from within. Hence it is essential for financial institutions to have safe and sound risk management systems. ...
Hedging drought catastrophic risk using weather derivatives - a case on large scale wheat farmers in Narok, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)
This research aimed to demonstrate that a weather derivative could be used by large scale wheat farmers in Narok to protect themselves against the adverse effects of drought. This involved determining the possibility that ...
An evaluation of entrepreneurship education as a tool used by the government to promote growth and development of SMEs in Kenya: A case study of the KPMG top 100 SMEs
(Strathmore University, 2017)
The primary aim of this was to evaluate entrepreneurship education as a government policy tool, to stimulate growth and development of SMEs in Kenya. The SMEs considered for this study are all considered the best in their ...