National Policy on Older Persons and Ageing 2014

Abstract

The overall goal of this policy is to provide an environment that recognizes, empowers, and facilitates Older Persons to participate in the society and enjoy their rights, freedoms and live in dignity. Some of the specific objectives are to: Facilitate the provision of reasonable care and assistance to Older Persons by family and the state; Promote collaboration and partnerships among key stakeholders for the effective implementation of this policy; Promote the participation of Older Persons in development processes; Enhance and facilitate Older Persons to pursue their personal development; Create a favorable environment that enables Older Persons to live in dignity; Protect the Older Persons from abuse. The policy is based on key guiding principles which are derived from the Kenya Constitution, Vision 2030, and other sectoral policies, legislation, international and regional instruments...