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ALL OF SOCIETY APPROACH TO OLDER PERSONS’ RIGHTS IN KISII COUNTY
A recent study on prevalence of elder abuse revealed that Kisii County is ranked second in prevalence of elder abuse in Kenya. Kilifi and Kirinyaga Counties respectively occupy the first and third positions on the county ranking by prevalence of elder abuse in Kenya. In October 2021, Kisii County struck global headlines when four older…
Dignity Is Not Charity: Reframing Ageing in Kenya as a Rights Issue
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…
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Launch of the Livelihood Project for Kibera Older People by the Ethel Foundation
On the bright morning of August 28, 2023, a significant and heartwarming event took place at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church, Adams Arcade in Nairobi, Kenya. The event marked the official launch of a Livelihood Project for Kibera Older People, an initiative that aims to empower the elderly population by imparting valuable skills in…
The SLOPAK Livelihood Project Schedule and the Power of Peer Gatherings: Empowering Older Persons in Kisumu
SLOPAK in Action: Kisumu’s Elder Livelihood Groups
In Kisumu’s vibrant communities, SLOPAK project brings older persons together weekly for practical livelihood training.
These gatherings equip elders with, handicrafts, and financial skills suited to the regions’ markets.
This scalable model echoes Tanzania’s VICOBA success—70% financial independence in two years—advancing Kenya’s Older Persons Policy toward dignified ageing systems.
