Personal wealth unit is a transformative course designed to equip students withessential
financial literacy skills to navigate the modern economy and build long-termwealth. Students will learn practical skills, including how to open bank accounts, avoidfinancial
scams, file taxes .Through hands-on activities, case studies, and real-world scenarios, the unit empowers learners to make informed financial decisions, fosteringindependence and resilience in an increasingly complex financial landscape. This course also emphasizes entrepreneurship, financial technology, and behavioral
finance to prepare students for a dynamic economic future. Topics include startingasmall business, using fintech tools responsibly, and understanding psychological biasesthat influence financial choices. By addressing local systems like SACCOs andmobilelending platforms, alongside global concepts like diversification and retirement planning, the unit bridges practical and aspirational goals. Students will develop a personal
financial roadmap, learning to protect their wealth from risks like scams or inflationwhile cultivating a mindset geared toward financial independence. This engaging, action-oriented unit is designed to transform students’ relationship with money, ensuringtheygraduate with the tools to achieve financial stability and success.
- Teacher: Bruno Kiluu