MONEY & BANKING

Introduction, Barter Trade and its Limitations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define money and banking. Explain barter trade concept. Outline merits and limitations of barter trade. Explain double coincidence of wants problem.

Brainstorming on money concepts. Role-play of barter trade scenarios. Group discussions on barter trade problems. Case study analysis of failed exchanges. Problem-solving on exchange challenges.

Real exchange items, Problem scenario cards, Case study materials, Charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 91-93

MONEY & BANKING

Money System and Characteristics of Money
Functions of Money

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define money as medium of exchange. Explain evolution from barter to money. Identify and explain all characteristics of money (acceptability, divisibility, portability, durability, stability, homogeneity, cognisability, scarcity, malleability).

Exposition of money evolution. Hands-on examination of currency samples. Testing recognition of genuine vs fake money. Practical demonstration of money characteristics. Group analysis of characteristic importance.

Different currencies, Genuine and sample notes, Magnifying glass, Regional currency samples
Goods for trading, Price tags, Recording sheets, Savings scenarios, Property document samples

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 93-95

MONEY & BANKING

Demand for Money and Supply of Money
Banking System and Development of Banking
Commercial Banks and Their Services

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define liquidity preference. Explain transaction, precautionary and speculative motives for holding money. Define supply of money and identify its components. Analyze factors affecting money demand and supply.

Analysis of personal spending patterns. Case studies on emergency savings and speculation. Discussion on Central Bank role in money supply. Money circulation data analysis. Income and spending relationship exercises.

Budget sheets, Emergency scenarios, Investment charts, Money supply statistics, Central Bank reports
Banking system charts, Historical timeline materials, Bank category lists, Banking evolution charts
Mock bank materials, Deposit slips, Transfer forms, Safety boxes, Play money, Standing order cards

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 96-99

MONEY & BANKING

Commercial Bank Services and Foreign Exchange
Types of Bank Accounts - Current and Savings

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain foreign exchange services, advisory services, trustee services, and guarantor roles. Demonstrate how banks act as intermediaries between savers and borrowers. Calculate foreign exchange rates.

Foreign exchange rate calculations. Advisory service role-plays. Trustee service case studies. Guarantor service demonstrations. Intermediary function illustrations.

Exchange rate charts, Advisory scenario cards, Trustee examples, Guarantor forms, Intermediary flow charts
Account opening forms, Cheque books, ATM cards, Interest calculation sheets, Comparison charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 103-104

MONEY & BANKING

Fixed Deposit Accounts and Account Opening Requirements
Non-Banking Financial Institutions (NBFIs)

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define fixed deposit accounts and their features. Calculate returns on fixed deposits. Identify requirements for opening all types of accounts. Practice account opening procedures.

Fixed deposit investment scenarios. Return calculation exercises. Mock account opening procedures. Document verification exercises. Form filling practice. Certificate examination.

Investment scenarios, Calculation sheets, Account forms, ID documents, Photographs, Certificate samples
NBFI information sheets, SACCO materials, Insurance policies, Housing finance examples, Case study materials

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 109-111

MONEY & BANKING

Micro-Finance, Agricultural Finance and Differences with Commercial Banks

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain micro-finance and agricultural finance operations. Compare NBFIs with commercial banks in terms of services, target markets, and operations. Analyze their complementary roles.

Micro-finance loan simulation. Agricultural project financing exercises. Comparison table creation. Case study analysis of differences. Group discussions on operational contrasts.

Loan application forms, Agricultural projects, Comparison charts, Case studies, Analysis sheets

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 111-113

MONEY & BANKING

Central Bank Functions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define Central Bank role in monetary control. Explain currency issuing, banker to banks, government banking, bank control, and clearing house functions. Demonstrate lender of last resort role.

Central Bank role-play activities. Currency management simulation. Inter-bank transaction examples. Government account simulation. Bank supervision demonstrations. Cheque clearing exercises.

Central Bank charts, Currency samples, Inter-bank forms, Government forms, Supervision checklists, Clearing examples

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 113-115

MONEY & BANKING

Monetary Policy Tools
Modern Banking Trends

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define monetary policy and its objectives. Explain bank rate, open market operations, cash/liquidity ratio, compulsory deposits, selective credit controls, directives and moral suasion. Demonstrate how these tools control money supply.

Monetary policy simulation exercises. Interest rate effect analysis. Securities trading demonstrations. Cash ratio calculations. Credit control scenarios. Policy tool comparison activities.

Policy charts, Interest rate examples, Securities samples, Calculation sheets, Control scenarios, Comparison tables
ATM cards, Computer demonstrations, Modern banking examples, Technology comparison charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 115-117

MONEY & BANKING

Modern Banking Trends

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain mobile banking, e-banking, and M-pesa services. Detail credit facilities evolution and customer care improvements. Analyze mobile banks and Pesa Point services. Assess banking accessibility improvements.

Mobile money demonstrations. E-banking simulations. Digital payment exercises. Credit application processes. Customer service role-plays. Mobile bank simulation.

Mobile phones, E-banking platforms, Digital payment examples, Credit forms, Service scenarios, Mobile bank materials

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 119-121

PUBLIC FINANCE

Introduction to Public Finance and its Purpose
Purpose of Public Finance - Provision of Essential Services
Purpose of Public Finance - Economic Control and Development

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define public finance. Explain the concept of public finance. Outline the main purposes of public finance. Analyze the role of government in providing essential services.

Q/A on government services students use daily; Group discussion on why government needs money; Brainstorming on public goods vs private goods; List making of local government projects students have seen.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, pens, local examples from students' experience.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' prior knowledge and experiences.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, examples from students' local knowledge, chalk.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 124-125

PUBLIC FINANCE

Sources of Public Finance - Overview and Classification
Government Borrowing - Internal and External

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify various sources of public finance. Distinguish between internal and external sources. Classify government revenue sources. Analyze the importance of diversified revenue sources.

Brainstorming session on where government gets money; Teacher exposition using chalkboard diagrams; Group work categorizing revenue sources; Students discuss challenges in tax collection.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' observations from daily life.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic calculator (if available), student knowledge.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 125-127

PUBLIC FINANCE

Types of Debt and Government Expenditure
Principles of Public Expenditure
Introduction to Tax and Taxation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Differentiate between reproductive and dead-weight debt. Classify government expenditure into categories. Explain recurrent vs development expenditure. Define transfer payments with examples.

Q/A review of previous lesson; Teacher uses local examples of irrigation projects vs salary payments; Group work categorizing different government spending; Students list development projects they have seen.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, local examples from students' environment.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' general knowledge from radio/conversations.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' shopping experiences and observations.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 127-128

PUBLIC FINANCE

Principles of Taxation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the characteristics of a good tax system. Analyze equity in taxation (horizontal and vertical). Examine certainty, convenience and economy in taxation. Evaluate flexibility and simplicity in tax systems.

Detailed teacher exposition using chalkboard; Group discussions on fairness in taxation; Students discuss easy vs difficult ways to pay tax; Examples of how shop prices change with VAT changes.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' market experiences and price observations.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 131-132

PUBLIC FINANCE

Classification of Taxes - By Structure
Classification of Taxes - Direct vs Indirect

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define and distinguish regressive, proportional and progressive taxes. Calculate tax under different tax structures. Analyze the impact of each tax structure on different income groups. Evaluate merits and demerits of progressive taxation.

Teacher works through mathematical examples on chalkboard; Students practice calculations in exercise books; Group work comparing effects on different income earners; Supervised practice with simple numbers.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, basic arithmetic skills, simple calculation examples.
Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, students' knowledge of prices and salary deductions.

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 132-135

PUBLIC FINANCE
INFLATION

Merits and Demerits of Direct and Indirect Taxes
Introduction to Inflation and Deflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze advantages and disadvantages of direct taxation. Evaluate merits and demerits of indirect taxation. Compare effectiveness of direct vs indirect taxes. Assess the role of both types in government revenue.

Comparative discussion using chalkboard summary; Group debates on which tax system is better; Students discuss tax avoidance they have observed; Comprehensive review and written exercise; Topic summary preparation.

Chalkboard, textbook, exercise books, chalk, student experiences and observations, review questions.
Price comparison charts from different years, Country inflation examples, Purchasing power calculation sheets, Real product price data

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 135-141

INFLATION

Consumer Price Index (CPI) Concepts
CPI Calculation - Simple Average Method

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define Consumer Price Index and its purpose. Explain index numbers and their importance. Identify factors in CPI construction: basket selection, base period, price data. Understand CPI as inflation measurement tool.

Analysis of typical consumer basket of goods. Selection of base year with stable prices. Price data collection simulation. Discussion on representativeness of basket items. Index number concept demonstration.

Sample consumer baskets, Base year price data, Price collection sheets, Index calculation examples, Consumer survey materials
Price data for multiple commodities, Calculation worksheets, Calculators, CPI formula charts, Practice problem sets

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 144-146

INFLATION

CPI Calculation - Weighted Average Method
Types of Inflation and Demand-Pull Inflation
More Causes of Demand-Pull Inflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Understand importance of weighting in CPI calculation. Assign weights to different commodities based on consumption patterns. Calculate weighted average CPI. Compare simple vs weighted average results.

Weight assignment exercises based on family budgets. Weighted CPI calculation practice with real data. Comparison between simple and weighted average methods. Analysis of why weighting gives more accurate results.

Family budget examples, Weight assignment sheets, Weighted calculation templates, Comparison tables, Advanced calculation problems
Market simulation materials, Government spending examples, Money supply charts, Income increase scenarios, Demand-pull diagrams
Shortage simulation materials, Population growth data, Expectation scenario cards, Consumer expenditure charts, Supply-demand graphs

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 147-148

INFLATION

Cost-Push Inflation and Its Causes
More Cost-Push Causes and Subsidy Effects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define cost-push inflation where costs push prices upward. Identify causes: wage increases, tax increases, profit margin increases. Explain imported inflation through input cost increases.

Cost-push inflation demonstrations using production scenarios. Wage-price spiral simulation exercises. Tax impact on production costs analysis. Import price increase effects on local production costs.

Production cost scenarios, Wage-price spiral charts, Tax impact examples, Import price data, Cost-push diagrams
Manufacturing cost examples, Subsidy impact data, Profit margin scenarios, Input cost charts, Comprehensive comparison tables

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 150-152

INFLATION

Levels of Inflation
Positive Effects of Inflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Distinguish between moderate, galloping, and hyper-inflation. Explain characteristics and percentage ranges. Analyze historical examples of different inflation levels. Assess economic impacts of each level.

Classification exercises using real country data. Historical case studies: Germany 1923 hyper-inflation. Moderate inflation benefits analysis. Comparison of inflation levels and their economic effects.

Historical inflation data, Germany 1923 case study, Country comparison charts, Inflation level classification sheets
Debtor-creditor scenarios, Profit calculation sheets, Work motivation examples, Resource utilization cases, Real vs nominal value charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 152-153

INFLATION

Negative Effects of Inflation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain reduction in profits due to decreased sales volume. Analyze time wastage in price shopping. Demonstrate conflicts between employers and employees. Show decline in living standards.

Sales volume decline simulation during price increases. Time cost analysis of shopping around for prices. Employer-employee wage negotiation role-plays. Living standard decline calculations with fixed incomes.

Sales simulation materials, Time cost analysis sheets, Role-play scenarios, Living standard calculation examples, Wage negotiation materials

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 154-155

INFLATION

More Negative Effects and Economic Impact

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze losses to creditors and retardation of economic growth. Explain adverse effects on balance of payments. Demonstrate loss of confidence in monetary system. Show discouragement of savings.

Creditor loss calculations in real terms. Economic growth impact analysis with case studies. Balance of payments deterioration examples. Monetary system confidence erosion scenarios. Savings discouragement analysis.

Creditor loss examples, Economic growth data, Balance of payments charts, Monetary confidence indicators, Savings impact studies

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 155-156

INFLATION

Controlling Inflation - Monetary Policy Tools

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define monetary policy for inflation control. Explain Central Bank tools: bank rate increases, open market operations. Demonstrate cash ratio and compulsory deposits effects.

Monetary policy simulation with Central Bank role-play. Interest rate impact exercises on borrowing and spending. Open market operations demonstrations. Cash ratio calculation and credit impact analysis.

Central Bank simulation materials, Interest rate impact charts, Securities trading examples, Cash ratio calculation sheets

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-157

INFLATION

More Monetary Policy Tools and Fiscal Policy
Fiscal Policy Measures and Production Solutions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain selective credit controls and directives. Detail moral suasion by Central Bank. Define fiscal policy for inflation control. Analyze government spending reduction and tax policy effects.

Credit control scenario exercises. Central Bank directive simulations. Government spending impact analysis on inflation. Tax policy effects on consumer spending and production costs.

Credit control scenarios, Directive examples, Government spending data, Tax policy impact charts, Fiscal policy simulation materials
Production tax examples, Subsidy calculation sheets, Government production cases, Policy design templates, Impact analysis charts

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 156-158

INFLATION

Statutory Measures for Inflation Control

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain wage and salary controls to prevent cost-push inflation. Demonstrate price control mechanisms. Detail import restriction methods. Analyze hire purchase and credit term controls.

Wage control policy analysis and effects. Price control implementation exercises. Import restriction case studies and alternatives. Credit term control simulations and consumer impact.

Wage control examples, Price control policies, Import restriction data, Credit control scenarios, Policy implementation cases

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159

INFLATION
INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Export Controls and Comprehensive Control Strategies
Introduction, Types and Advantages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain export controls to prevent domestic shortages. Analyze combination of multiple control measures. Evaluate effectiveness of different approaches. Design comprehensive anti-inflation strategy.

Export control case studies and domestic market effects. Multi-pronged control strategy design exercises. Effectiveness evaluation of historical control measures. Comprehensive strategy presentations by groups.

Export control examples, Multi-strategy templates, Historical effectiveness data, Strategy design sheets, Presentation materials
World map, newspapers with trade reports, charts showing Kenya's trading partners, business magazines

KLB Secondary Business Form 4, Pages 158-159

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Disadvantages of International Trade
Computing Terms of Trade
Factors Affecting Terms of Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify disadvantages of international trade. Explain how trade can lead to local industry collapse. Analyze imported inflation concept. Discuss cultural and sovereignty impacts.

Guided discussion on negative trade effects; Case study analysis of textile industry challenges; Q/A on dependency problems; Group work on cultural changes due to globalization.

Newspaper cuttings on industry closures, case study materials, charts showing trade impacts
Calculators, statistical data sheets, worked examples, formula charts
Case study materials, charts comparing different economies, business magazines

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 164

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Balance of Trade and Balance of Payments Concepts
Preparing Balance of Payments Accounts

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define balance of trade and balance of payments. Distinguish between visible and invisible trade. Identify components of balance of payments account. Explain current and capital account transactions.

Exposition of trade balance concepts; Group work identifying transaction types; Practical examples using Kenya's trade data; Discussion on visible vs invisible goods classification.

Trade statistics, charts showing balance structure, newspapers with economic data
Account worksheets, calculators, worked examples, practice data sets

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 167-169

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Balance of Payments Disequilibrium
Terms of Sale in International Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define balance of payments disequilibrium. Identify causes of disequilibrium. Explain methods to decrease import volumes. Analyze export promotion strategies.

Exposition of disequilibrium causes; Case studies on policy interventions; Discussion on import reduction methods; Analysis of export compensation and diversification strategies.

Policy documents, case study materials, charts showing correction methods
Shipping documents, cost calculation worksheets, practical scenarios, charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 171-174

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Credit and Import Documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain letter of credit functions and types. Describe import licence requirements. Analyze indent procedures (open and closed). Discuss creditworthiness and banking relationships.

Examination of actual letters of credit; Discussion on import licensing procedures; Group work on indent preparation; Analysis of banking documentation requirements.

Sample letters of credit, import licence forms, indent examples, banking documents

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 176-177

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Shipping, Insurance and Commercial Documents
Specialized Trade Documents

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain bill of lading purposes and features. Describe insurance policy types and certificate of origin. Analyze commercial and consular invoices. Compare airway bill with other transport documents.

Examination of actual shipping documents; Discussion on insurance requirements; Group analysis of invoice types; Comparison of transport document features.

Bill of lading samples, insurance certificates, invoice examples, document comparison charts
Document samples, flow charts, practical scenarios, case studies

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 177-178

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

IMF and World Bank

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State objectives and functions of IMF. Explain stable exchange rate maintenance and international liquidity provision. Describe World Bank objectives and development financing role. Compare IMF and World Bank functions.

Exposition of institutional backgrounds; Discussion on exchange rate stabilization; Case studies on institutional interventions; Comparison of lending terms and objectives.

Charts showing institutional structures, case study materials, project reports

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 180-182

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

African Development Institutions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ADB establishment and functions. Describe ADF objectives and lending terms. Analyze impact on African development. Compare regional vs global financial institutions.

Exposition of regional development banking; Case studies on funded African projects; Discussion on concessional lending terms; Analysis of development impact assessment.

ADB/ADF project reports, development case studies, institutional comparison charts

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 181

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Forms and Characteristics of Economic Integration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define economic integration. Identify and explain four forms: free trade area, customs union, common market, economic union. Compare characteristics and features of each form. Analyze progression from simple to complex integration.

Exposition of integration concept and forms; Group discussions on regional cooperation examples; Comparison of integration levels using charts; Analysis of East African integration progress.

Maps showing integration blocs, comparison charts, case study materials on regional blocs

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 182-184

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Importance and Effects of Economic Integration
Reasons and Methods of Trade Restrictions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain importance of economic integration including market expansion and specialization. Analyze advantages of free trade. Identify disadvantages including revenue loss and unemployment risks. Evaluate overall impact on member countries.

Group discussions on integration benefits; Case studies on successful integration examples; Analysis of trade creation vs trade diversion; Balanced assessment of costs and benefits.

Integration success stories, policy analysis documents, charts showing trade effects
Case study materials, tariff schedules, quota examples, policy documents, calculators

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 184-185

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State advantages of trade restrictions for domestic industries. Identify disadvantages including retaliation risks and consumer impacts. Analyze quality and price implications. Evaluate long-term effects on economic efficiency.

Balanced analysis of restriction effects; Case studies on protection outcomes and retaliation; Discussion on consumer welfare impacts; Group evaluation of policy trade-offs.

Policy analysis documents, consumer impact studies, case study materials

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 187-188

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Trade Liberalization and Export Processing Zones

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain trade liberalization concept and effects. Describe EPZ characteristics, advantages and disadvantages. Analyze impact on domestic industries. Evaluate EPZ contribution to economic development.

Exposition of liberalization trends; Case study on Athi River EPZ; Discussion on liberalization impacts on local industries; Analysis of EPZ success factors and challenges.

EPZ documentation, liberalization case studies, charts showing trade policy evolution

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 188-189

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

E-commerce and Digital Trade
Forms and Importance of Economic Integration
Advantages and Disadvantages of Free Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain e-commerce applications in international trade. Describe online payment systems and digital transactions. Analyze advantages and challenges of digital trade. Discuss future trends in electronic commerce.

Demonstration of e-commerce platforms; Discussion on digital payment security; Group work on online trade benefits and risks; Analysis of technology impact on trade.

Computer/tablets for demonstration, e-commerce examples, online payment illustrations
Maps showing integration blocs, charts comparing integration forms, newspaper articles on regional cooperation
Case study materials on successful integration, charts showing trade effects, policy analysis documents

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 189

INTERNATIONAL TRADE

Reasons for Trade Restrictions
Methods of Trade Restrictions
Advantages and Disadvantages of Trade Restrictions
Trends in International Trade

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Cite reasons for trade restrictions including infant industry protection. Explain strategic industry protection necessity. Discuss employment creation and protection through restrictions. Analyze dumping prevention and balance of trade preservation.

Exposition of protection rationale with practical examples; Case studies on infant industry protection success; Discussion on strategic industries in Kenya; Group work on employment protection policies.

Case study materials on protected industries, charts showing protection policies, newspaper articles on trade policies
Tariff schedules, quota examples, calculators, policy documents showing restriction methods
Policy analysis documents, case studies on protection outcomes, consumer impact studies
EPZ documentation, computers/tablets for e-commerce demonstration, charts showing trade liberalization effects

KLB Secondary Business Studies Form 4, Pages 185-187