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Valuation of currency options with stochastic volatility
(2014)
Currency options have gained acceptance as invaluable tools in managing foreign exchange risk. They are extensively used and bring a much wider range of hedging alternatives as a result of their unique nature. Options are ...
Development of a non-human primate model for human HIV/AIDs
(2000)
HIV infection and the resultant disease, AIDS poses a big threat to humans world
wide and an enormous challenge to scientists and healthcare workers. The causative agent of
AIDS has been isolated and molecularly ...
Logit Model Analysis Of Factors Influencing Early Female Marriage In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Marriage is regarded as a moment of celebration and a milestone in adult life. However the practice
of early marriage, common in many developing countries, has led to the abuse of this stage of
life. This paper seeks to ...
A framework for sustainable e-waste management in Kenya: the case of ICT
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
This study focuses on the Responsibilities of various stakeholders in e-waste management in
Kenya, how the various stakeholders dispose of e-waste and challenges they face. It further
explores how other countries namely ...
Genesis and geochemical characterization of clay deposit of Kyatune area, southeastern Kenya
(2012)
The area of study (Kyatune) is located in Southeastern Kenya in Kitui County. The trading centre
is located at longitude 38° 6’ 59.5’’ E and latitude 1° 46’ 12.4’’ S and is composed almost
entirely of rocks of the ...
The evaluation of the cognitive effects of rhamnus prinoides; a single-blind randomized crossover trial
(2005)
Rhamnus prinoidesL 'Heril is an evergreen shrub that grows widely at high
altitudes (up to 21OOmabove sea level). The object of this study was to evaluate
the cognitive effects of freeze-dried extracts of this plant. The ...
Machine learning for flood forecasting:case study: Nzoia river basin, western Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-08)
In Kenya property destruction and loss of life has occurred due to serious incidents of floods,
along the Nzoia River catchment area Western Kenya. Despite having flood warning models
along the Nzoia River basin; with a ...
Estimation of Ethanol/Water Solubility Profiles
(University of Nairobi, 2006)
The goal of this study was to develop a simple means of estimating the cosolvent/water
solubility profile using just the available properties (logKow, dielectric constant etc.) of
the solute, cosolvent and water. Ethanol ...
Modelings stock price volatility during pre and post financial crisis period in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The trend of stock market prices in Kenya during the financial year 2007-2010 has been of major
concern for stock market investors and the financial institutions. Investors as well as the financial
institution use the ...
Association between Madden-julian oscillations and wet and dry spells over Rwanda
(2014)
The objective of this study was to examine the association between the Madden-Julian Oscillation (MJO) and wet and dry spells over Rwanda. Daily rainfall records and MJO indices was used in the study. The choice of daily ...