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Subtopic: Consumer Awareness (for age 10, Kenya)

• Who a consumer is and what "consumer awareness" means.
• Basic rights and responsibilities of a consumer in Kenya.
• Easy tips to buy safely and save money.
• How to make a simple complaint if something goes wrong.

• Right to safe goods — products should not harm you. 🛡️
• Right to correct information — prices, weight and expiry date must be clear. 🔎
• Right to choose — you can pick where to buy or not buy at all. 🛒
• Right to complain — if something is wrong, you can tell an adult or report it. 🗣️

• Check price and expiry date before buying. 📅
• Keep the receipt after buying. It can help when complaining. 🧾
• Compare prices — you may save KSh by choosing better value. 💰
• Follow instructions for safe use (food storage, medicines). 📦

1. Look at the label: price, weight, ingredients, expiry date. 🔍
2. Ask questions: "Is this new?" "Any discounts?"
3. Don’t buy from people who hurry you or are rude. If unsure, go with a parent. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️
4. Keep your money safe — count it with the seller and ask for change and a receipt. 💵

1. Tell the seller nicely and show the receipt. If they fix it, great! ✅
2. If the seller does not help, tell a parent, teacher or local shopkeeper. 👪📣
3. If still not solved, adults can contact local consumer groups, KEBS or the Competition Authority of Kenya. They help protect consumers. 🏛️

In groups, bring three different small items (or pictures): write down price, weight, expiry (if any) and one thing you like/not like. Decide which is the best buy and say why.

1. Always throw away the receipt — you don't need it. (False)
2. You should check expiry dates before buying food. (True)
3. It is okay to buy from someone who hides the price. (False)
4. Ask an adult if you are not sure about medicine. (True)

Receipt — paper proof you bought something (keep it).

Expiry date — the last safe day to use food or medicine.

Label — writing on the product that tells ingredients, weight and how to use it.