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Comparative Study of the Distributions Used To Model Dispersion
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The negative binomial distribution has been widely used and to a lesser extent the Ney-
man Type A distribution, whereas the Polya-Aeppli distribution has received no attention in modeling
overdispersed (clustered) ...
On Modelling and Pricing Index Linked Catastrophe Derivatives
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
We consider the problem of indifference pricing of derivatives written on CAT bonds. The
industrial loss index is modeled by a compound Poisson process and the number of claims as doubly
stochastic process, such that its ...
A Stochastic Model for Planning a Compartmental Education System and Supply of Manpowe
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
This paper describes a Markov Chain transition model that encompasses the different com-
partments of an education system. The model clearly shows transition rates within compartments and
also between compartments, thus ...
The influence of kazi kwa vijana programme on rural development in Rongo district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
This study sought to investigate the role of youth empowerment on rural development in Rongo district. Specifically the study sought to: identify the activities carried out by the youth in Kazi Kwa Vijana programme in Rongo ...
Factors that influnce the dropout of boys in public primary schools in Kenya, case of Kakamega Central district
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
School dropout is a serious issue resulting from various causes. There is overwhelming statistics that higher number of boys is dropping out of school as compared to the girls. The underlying causes of dropout remains ...
Roles of children's homes in provision of care to vulnerable children a case of Bamburi division, Mombasa county
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
The study provides an insight into the roles of children's homes in provision of care to the vulnerable children. The study was based on three objectives namely provision of basic needs to the vulnerable children, provision ...
Influence of cash crops on small scale rural farmers' livelihood sustainability: a case of Stevia Rebaudiana in Kericho county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)
Small-scale fanning in Kenya plays an important role in the country's food production and it is the sustenance of rural populations' livelihoods. However, due to the diminishing production of agricultural food produce, as ...
Business planning and competitive strategy at the jitihada business plan competition in Nairobi county
(2012-10)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the business planning and competitive
strategy at the Jitihada Business Plan Competition in Nairobi County. Specifically, the
study sought to determine the suitability of ...
A Unified Voice For The Bleeding Disorders Community:A Kenyan Perspective
(2012)
This is a brief about Kenya haemophilia. The resume covers aspects of Kenya’s
geography economic and health notes. It then gives a review of haemophilia in Kenya
and the objectives of the Kenya Haemophilia Association ...