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The extent to which interim earnings can be used to forecast year end earnings: a study of companies quoted at the Nairobi stock exchange for the period 1996 to 2000
(University of Nairobi., 2001-06)
This study is aimed at determining the extent to which there is a relationship between the two
numbers of earnings that quoted companies on the Nairobi Stock exchange are required to
submit. If indeed there is a relationship, ...
The role of religion in the Somali disputes
(2001)
It is almost a decade since the demise of the Military leadership in Somalia, but the country is yet to get a functional government. The power vacuum left behind has had unprecedented disastrous effect on the civilian ...
Technological advancement and environmental conservation:Paradoxes and some solutions
(2001)
For the past two centuries since the advent of industrial revolution, man has
tremendously improved his scientific and technological knowledge with the aim
of promoting his quality of life.
However, some of our technological ...
Financial liberalization and fiscal variables in Kenya
(2001)
This study has attempted to highlight one of the specific areas that are affected by
financial liberalisation. It was exploring into the response of fiscal variables to financial
sector reforms and what kind of fiscal ...
Conflicts in the management and conservation of the mangrove ecosystem of Kwale district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
The purpose of this study is to investigate the nature and sources of conflicts between the
parties interested in the exploitation, management and conservation of the mangrove
ecosystem. The study also strives to identify ...
Social cultural factors that influence the adoption of modern family planning in Amagoro division, Teso district,Kenya.
(2001)
This study focused on adoption of family planning. The major objective of the study was to examine
the social-cultural factors that influence the adoption of modern family planning. In particular, the
study attempted to ...
Adjustment and Kenya’s food security: the domestic maize market under liberalization
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
Since the inception of Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) in Africa, debate has raged
on their impact on the various sectors of African economies. Many observers have expressed
doubts on the ability of SAPs to ...
The performance of unit trusts in kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
This study aims at evaluating the performance of unit trusts in Kenya in terms of
the risk/return tradeoff and comparison with the benchmarks namely the NSE 20
Share Index and the 91 day treasury bill rates. The first ...
Socio-economic and cultural factors influencing food security status of children under five years in Siaya district, western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
This study investigated the socio-economic and cultural factors
that affect the food security of children under five years in Boro
and Usigu Divisions of Siaya District in Western Kenya. Food
insecurity is a common ...