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Dignified ageing in Kenya is increasingly being shaped by integrated approaches that combine advocacy, livelihoods, and legal empowerment. Recent work in Kisumu County demonstrates how engaging older persons as active participants in governance, while simultaneously strengthening their economic resilience and access to justice, can create more sustainable and impactful outcomes. As this model expands to new regions, it offers critical lessons for social work education and practice on the importance of building systems — not isolated interventions — to support ageing populations.
“Knowledge is power”- Today with my team we attended a Meta Boost Training for Non-profits Organization hosted by Kenya Community Development Foundation (KCDF) & Techsoup Kenya at the Nairobi Safari Hotel.
In Kenya, too many older persons are made to feel like they have “become a burden.”This is not a moral issue. It is a systems failure. Our own laws are clear. Article 57 of the Constitution of Kenya guarantees older persons the right to: In addition, the National Policy on Older Persons and Ageing (2009)…
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…
Healthy aging encompasses various aspects of physical, mental, and social well-being that enable individuals to maintain their quality of life as they grow older. Here’s a conceptual framework highlighting key components: Physical Health: Regular Exercise: Engaging in activities that promote cardiovascular health, strength, flexibility, and balance. Balanced Nutrition: Consuming a diet rich in fruits, vegetables,…