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Let’s give senior citizens more social, psychological support

The elderly wait for ‘Pesa kwa wazee’ payout in Kitui. They need extra care. [File, Standard]

A recent visit to Kariki Ageing Centre in Kawangware, Nairobi, positively changed my attitude towards the elderly.

It was exciting to see a galaxy of people between 60 and 90 years stretching their hands and singing the hymn Head, shoulders, knees and toes.

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