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Dynamics of asset prices in monetary policy; A case study of Kenya.
(Strathmore University, 2021)
This study examines the extent to which stock returns are linked to interest rate, money supply and exchange rate in Kenya from 2000 to 2018, using GARCH (1,1). Some unanticipated results were uncovered, ultimately ...
Modelling the effectiveness of Covid-19 intervention measures for different demographics
(Strathmore University, 2021)
The study aims to discuss on how differences in timing and duration of implementation of an intervention measure would affect the results from intervention. It also seeks to find how effectiveness of an intervention would ...
Song sale forecasting based on standalone music streaming a case study of spotify on popular US chart songs
(Strathmore University, 2021)
The recent rise in music streaming services and audiovisual platforms has facilitated listeners and music enthusiasts from all around the globe with even easier and cheaper access to music than ever before. However, this ...
The impact of efficiency of deposit-taking Sacco’s on the cost of credit in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2021)
The study aimed to determine the impact of efficiency of deposit-taking SACCOs on the cost of credit in Kenya. To be more precise, establish the level of efficiency of deposit-taking SACCO establish the nexus of SACCO ...
Revenue allocation and expenditure in counties: The rift between recurrent and development expenditure in Public Finance Management
(Strathmore University, 2021)
Decentralization of fiscal functions has enabled counties in Kenya to control their expenditure under the guidelines of the Public Finance Management Act. The first objective of this study is to investigate the factors ...
Pay-as-you-drive as a pricing alternative in motor insurance
(Strathmore University, 2021)
A Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) pricing method simulating the replacement of the fixed costs of vehicle ownership and operation, with variable costs. The objective was to estimate the pricin effect of each strategy and deduce ...
A health economic model: Prediction of the prevention of mother-to-child transmission intervention cost in Central Kenya.
(Strathmore University, 2021)
The PMTCT intervention is the most successful HIV prevention measure (Plessis et al., 2014). The program is heavily funded in Kenya by donors such as PEPF AR and the Global fund, leaving the patients with only the direct ...
Credit risk modelling in peer-to-peer lending: a comparative analysis of neural networks and XQboost
(Strathmore University, 2021)
Consumer credit risk modelling involves coming up with the probability that a borrower default thus classifying borrowers as either defaulters or non-defaulters. This is important for lending firms because they are then ...
Measuring the impact of universal health care on longevity risk
(Strathmore University, 2021)
Longevity remains to be a complex risk that is ever evolving and requ1res great understanding. Improved healthcare through the roll out of Universal Health Care is also seen to enhance this risk through improved mortality ...
Insurance pricing using geographical ratings
(Strathmore University, 2021)
With time, insurance industries are expected to improve their pricing models, enabling them to respond to changes and become more efficient. Like any other industry experiencing losses, the Kenyan insurance industry has ...