BBSE Research Projects (2014): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
Effects of excise tax on government revenue contribution and consumption patterns - evidence from the alcohol sector in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03-28)This study sought to find out the effect that excise tax on alcoholic drinks has with respect to government revenue contribution and consumption of alcoholic products. The product of choice used as a proxy for the alcohol ... -
Determinants of savings among the urban poor in Mukuru's informal settlements of Nairobi, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-04)This study sought to probe savings among the dwellers in Mukuru's informal settlements, otherwise known as 'slums' in urban Nairobi. The choice of savings was influenced by literature that is informative of development for ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Effect of market concetration and competition on the technical efficiency of Commercial Banks in Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)Market structure as represented by market concentration and competition affects the technical efficiency of the banking industry. However, the direction of the relationship between market structure and technical efficiency ... -
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 ... -
Examining the effect of product innovation on financial risk management in SACCOs - evidence from Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-03)This purpose of this study was to identify the effect of product innovations on risk management in SACCOs. The study relied on data collected from SACCO staff through questionnaires, company websites and publications. 34 ... -
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, ... -
The responsiveness of monetary policy in developing countries - an empirical study of Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014-04)The interest rate channel is commonly used by the Central Bank of Kenya as a means of maintaining price stability. However, the effectiveness of this channel has come into question. This paper tests the responsiveness of ... -
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 ... -
The impact of microfinance institutions on savings culture in a rural farm - based region - a case of MFIs in Meru county, Kenya
(Strathmore University, 2014)The research project seeks to examine the microfinance sector and advances made by microfinance institutions towards facilitating rural finance in terms of savings, with the eventual impact on Kenyan savings culture. Credit ... -
Examining the relationship between savings and growth income levels
(Strathmore University, 2015)Given the launch of the Vision 2030 which focuses on the potential of the different sectors to make a wide economic impact and the feasibility of unlocking that potential for the benefits of economic growth, employment and ...
