M-PESA GO, Old Mutual, and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development [KICD] have launched an online financial literacy toolkit for junior and senior school students. This follows a teacher training program introduced earlier this year to equip educators with financial knowledge they can pass on to students.
The toolkit includes interactive and gamified digital experiences that engage students with financial professionals, creating a dynamic learning environment. Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom PLC, emphasized the importance of financial literacy for Kenya’s young population. Noting that early financial education fosters responsible money management, saving, and investing habits. M-PESA Go provides teens aged 13-17 with a platform to save, transact, and practice financial wellness.
Old Mutual Group CEO Arthur Oginga highlighted the need for financial education to promote resilience and long-term stability. He noted that the partnership between Old Mutual and Safaricom leverages their expertise to integrate financial education into the curriculum. It will equip young people with lifelong money skills.
The toolkit, aimed at embedding financial literacy in schools. It is available for download on the M-PESA Go and Old Mutual websites.
