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East Africa drought: Older people expect the worst
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 11 July 2011 See more by this blogger
I flew into Addis Ababa at short notice to document the plight of older people in Ethiopia. It has not rained in the Borana region for almost 15 months. To my surprise, I was greeted by rain in Addis.... Keep reading (5 Comments)
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East Africa drought: Here in Ethiopia, it's heading to the point of desperation
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 10 July 2011 See more by this blogger
I travelled from Nairobi to Borana in Ethiopia yesterday to interview older people affected by the worst drought to hit the country in more than 60 years. Borana is a transitionary place. People stop here for months, often years,... Keep reading
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Comdemning the killing of older people on witchcraft accusations
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 09 June 2011 See more by this blogger
In the lead up to World Elder Abuse Awareness Day next week, we are speaking out and condemning in the strongest terms possible the accusations and killings of older men and women based on allegations of witchcraft. Accusations target... Keep reading (1 Comment)
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A pension for older Kenyans?
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 24 May 2011 See more by this blogger
There is a potentially exciting development on the horizon for older people in Kenya! A motion brought to the Kenyan parliament could see more than 1.8 million older Kenyans above the age of 60 receiving a monthly non-contributory pension... Keep reading
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World AIDS Day: Older people must have access to HIV testing
By Gacheru Maina, Posted 01 December 2010 See more by this blogger
Today, 1 December, people around the world are gathering to mark World AIDS Day. HIV and AIDS are still thought of as a 'younger persons'' illnesses but this World AIDS Day we want people to know that millions of... Keep reading
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