Is the economic contribution of grandparents underrated?

A grandparent, Mburu Mwikonyi now 93. He fought in Burma during WWII, Mau Mau and spent time in detention. He lives near Nyahururu on the former white highlands. [PHOTO: X.N IRAKI]

NAIROBI: We all look forward to aging gracefully when one day we shall watch our grandchildren chasing butterflies or running around in the rain.

With pride we will look back at the economic contribution we made to the country, while ensuring the perpetuation of human race. Looking at Kenya’s rising life expectancy, there is no doubt that the country will boast of more grandparents in future.