Kiambu County Government has received equipment worth Kshs.461,520,000 from anAmerican Company priced in American dollars at the spot rate on a three month credit periodKiambu County Government has all its money tied up in its operations but it could borrow inKenya if necessary.Given:Interest rates (Quarterly)USA4%2.5%KenyaExchange ratesSpot: $1/Kshs.76.22 -76.923 month forward $1/Kshs.64.23-64.93There is a three month dollar cali option at a premium of $25,000 at an exercise price ofKshs.66.53.Required:Using suitable computations, illustrate three strategies available to Kiambu CountyGovernment in managing this exposure and advice on the suitable techniques.

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