Policy alone is not impact. As our latest research reveals, bridging the gap between intention and lived reality is the defining challenge in advancing dignified ageing in Nairobi County.
In July 2026, Ethel Foundation will return to Kinungi in Naivasha to mark the Day of the Elderly and Grandparents—this time with a bold vision to reach further and impact deeper. Building on the success of 2025, the initiative is evolving from a one-day celebration into a scalable, community-driven platform for dignity, health, and inclusion. By expanding access to over 1,000 older persons, strengthening intergenerational connections, and addressing barriers such as mobility and healthcare access, the 2026 event seeks to demonstrate what truly dignified ageing can look like in Nakuru County
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.
Ethel Foundation for the Aged recently conducted a needs assessment and fact-finding exercise in Baringo County to better understand the challenges facing older persons in the region. Through community dialogue with elders, local leaders, and stakeholders, the meeting highlighted pressing issues including food insecurity, limited access to healthcare, economic vulnerability, and social isolation. The insights gathered are now informing Ethel Foundation’s ongoing deliberations on how it can work alongside communities and partners to strengthen support systems, promote dignity, and improve the quality of life for older persons in Baringo and across Kenya.
World NGO Day is a moment to honor the power of partnership and compassion. At Ethel Foundation for the Aged, we remain committed to ensuring older persons age with dignity, security, and hope
When age becomes a risk: Learn about the challenges facing Kenya’s seniors and efforts to protect their rights and dignity.
Responsible financial stewardship can be a catalyst for social transformation. When institutions align governance with community investment, they strengthen resilience, dignity, and long-term development outcomes for vulnerable populations — including widows and older women across Kenya.
Ethel Foundation has expanded its poultry unit and installed solar power as part of a strategic effort to strengthen income-generating systems for older persons. These investments increase production capacity, reduce operational costs, and move us closer to a financially sustainable model of dignified ageing.
Service charters are meant to guide citizens on what services are offered and what standards to expect. For many older persons, however, these charters remain inaccessible — written in unfamiliar language, displayed in unreadable formats, and disconnected from the realities of ageing. When information cannot be understood, seen, or accessed, dignity is compromised. Making service charters work for older persons is not about compliance; it is about designing systems that respect, include, and prioritize senior citizens.
On 28 January 2026, elders and community advocates from East Kano Location gathered at Hope School for a landmark meeting—one that signaled a shift from isolated interventions to a structured, village-anchored system for elders advocacy, protection, and empowerment. Convened under the guidance of Ethel Foundation for the Aged, the meeting brought together trained elders advocates,…