The Older Persons Bill, 2024 targets County Governments to be at the forefront in devising programs geared towards addressing challenges facing older persons.
According to the proposed legislation, such interventions will include activities that enhance their personal development and Capacity to generate income.
Article 57 of the Constitution mandates the State to put in place measures that ensure older persons fully participate in the affairs of the society, pursue their personal development and live in dignity devoid from abuse.
An 'older person' is anyone who has attained the age of 60 years. "Subject to the provisions of (Article 14), community-based programs shall entail home based programmes that ensure that older members of society residing in the county who suffer from any form of mental or physical infirmity and are unable to provide for themselves receive care through comprehensive range of integrated services.
