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As we marked this year’s International Day of Older Persons, we chose football as a bridge to foster lasting intergenerational connections. In a world where age often creates divides, football stands as a universal language that brings generations together. Through organizing and participating in intergenerational matches, we not only promote physical health and well-being but…

Ethel Foundation for the Aged recently conducted a needs assessment and fact-finding exercise in Baringo County to better understand the challenges facing older persons in the region. Through community dialogue with elders, local leaders, and stakeholders, the meeting highlighted pressing issues including food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, economic vulnerability, and social isolation. The insights gathered are now informing Ethel Foundation’s ongoing deliberations on how it can work alongside communities and partners to strengthen support systems, promote dignity, and improve the quality of life for older persons in Baringo and across Kenya.

As we age, it’s essential to continue engaging in creative activities that stimulate the mind and foster a sense of accomplishment. One such activity that has proven to be both therapeutic and rewarding is weaving. Weaving not only allows seniors to tap into their artistic potential but also creates opportunities for social interaction and skill…

As we began 2026, the question before us was no longer whether older persons deserve dignity — but how consistently our systems deliver it. For too long, ageing in Kenya has been treated as a private family matter, a charitable concern, or an afterthought in development planning. Yet the reality is clear: ageing is a…

In a heart-wrenching case recently followed up by the Ethel Foundation for the Aged, the plight of an elderly woman, whom we will call Mary, reveals the tragic consequences of a justice system that often leaves vulnerable older people without the protection they desperately need. Two years ago, Mary faced unimaginable terror when she was…