My friend, Abojani, one day told me that money is like the Holy Spirit. It does not like noise. It goes where there is peace. Any money that is noisy never lasts. Wanted to ask him about the Yahoo Boys but I realized he was talking about us, entrepreneurs.
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Financial literacy is as important as table manners.
Why Financial Literacy Matters
In Kenya, over 75 percent of individuals struggle with managing their finances effectively, often lacking knowledge in budgeting, saving, and investing. This gap in financial education can lead to poor financial choices, resulting in debt, stress, and insecurity.
How NCBA Bank is enhancing Financial Literacy among Kenyans:
NCBA Bank is at the forefront of promoting financial literacy in Kenya. Here’s how they’re making a difference:
Family Matters | Financial Clinic: In partnership with Family Media, NCBA sponsors a weekly segment on Family TV that provides expert-led discussions on money management, investments, budgeting, and more. This ensures that households get to learn money matters both as individuals and as a family.
Youth Empowerment Initiatives: Collaborating with Junior Achievement Kenya, NCBA runs the “Social Innovation Relay,” a boot camp for high school and university students to develop innovative solutions to real-world problems.
NCBA Business Learning Management System (LMS):