M-PESA Go, Old Mutual, and the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) have unveiled an innovative financial literacy online toolkit aimed at junior and senior school students. This initiative follows the rollout of a teachers’ training platform in June, designed to equip educators with the skills to impart financial knowledge effectively.
The toolkit features interactive sessions and gamified digital experiences, enabling students to engage directly with financial professionals and learn in a dynamic, hands-on environment.
At the launch event, Esther Waititu, Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom PLC, highlighted Kenya’s evolving financial ecosystem, which has embraced a broad spectrum of digital financial services. “With a youthful population driving economic growth, it is crucial to empower young people with financial literacy. Early financial education fosters sound decision-making, encourages saving, promotes wise investments, and reduces susceptibility to fraud,” she said.
M-PESA Go provides a platform for young people aged 13–17 years to practice financial wellness by saving and transacting responsibly, building a financially savvy generation.
Arthur Oginga, Group CEO of Old Mutual, emphasized the importance of financial education in fostering financial resilience. “We must nurture a healthy relationship between young people and money. Without proper preparation, we risk perpetuating financial instability for future generations. This partnership between Old Mutual and Safaricom leverages our collective strengths to promote impactful solutions and drive positive societal change,” he said.
The toolkit addresses the need to mainstream financial literacy education within school curricula. It is available for download on the M-PESA Go and Old Mutual websites.
