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  Advancing healthier ,productive ageing Weaving Viondos on the Second Day of Training in Kibera In the heart of Kibera, a vibrant and resilient community in Nairobi, Kenya, a remarkable transformation is taking place. Elderly individuals, often overlooked and underestimated, are coming together to learn the art of weaving viondos (baskets) on the second day…

Dignified ageing is not built on goodwill alone — it requires intentional systems, consistent care, and sustainable models. As populations grow older, the responsibility shifts from charity to design: creating structures that ensure every stage of life is lived with dignity, connection, and purpose.

Growing old is a life course that attracts different cultural attitudes across the world. In Kenya, an emerging area of health has set the pace for discussions on how to care for an ageing population. Health + Medicine editor Joy Wanja Muraya spoke to Lucy Maina about the challenges of geriatric care in Kenya. Sub-Saharan…