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September 28, 2026
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Kenya faces growing ageing challenge as older population set to hit 6.4 million by 2045

Kenya faces growing ageing challenge as older population set to hit 6.4 million by 2045

NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 28 — Kenya must overhaul its health, social protection and care systems to cope with a rapidly ageing population, with the number of people aged 60 and…..

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Kenyan experts are urging the nation to proactively overhaul its systems to manage a rapidly growing elderly population, projected to reach 6.4 million by 2045.

  • The number of Kenyans aged 60 and above is expected to more than double from approximately 2.9 million.
  • Geriatric specialists, including Dr. Lydia Atambo, emphasize the need to integrate geriatric care into primary healthcare and community systems.
  • Key areas for reform include healthcare, social protection, family caregiving, and the economy, with a call to professionalize the care economy and support caregivers.

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