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Time to reflect

By Rachel Albone, Posted 13 June 2011 See more by this blogger

The High Level Meeting closed on Friday, so now it is time to reflect. The last few days have been a mixture of highs and lows. On Thursday, we were hugely disappointed to hear that the language relating to... Keep reading
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)
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
Age Demands Action 2010 and beyond...

By Agnes Pondo Nyambare, Posted 16 May 2011 See more by this blogger

The Age Demands Action 2010 campaign in Kenya took place from 28 September - 1 October. It was a great week with so many highlights! Vibrant and vocal We had activists who were very vibrant and vocal in bringing... Keep reading (1 Comment)
Death in Borena - worst drought since 2000?

By Sarah Packwood, Posted 06 May 2011 See more by this blogger

The sickly sweet stench of rotting cattle flesh overwhelmed us as we arrived in one of the kebeles (neighbourhood) in Dire woreda (district), Orimiya region, Ethiopia to check out the current drought situation. The horror of decaying carcasses at... Keep reading (2 Comments)