Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Development Government of Kenya Country Resources Older Persons General Policies, Laws, Strategies & Plans and service standards Kenya 1 February 2009 Policy document

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The vision for the Kenya National Policy on Older Persons and Aging is to have an environment in which older persons are recognized, respected and empowered to actively and fully participate in society and development. In addressing the aging needs in the country, the broad policy objective of the National Policy on Older Persons and Aging is to facilitate and promote the social, economic and cultural integration of older persons into mainstream development processes. This is to enable them participate fully in national development and social life while recognizing and enjoying their fundamental rights.

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