Senior Kenyan citizens begin five-day Mt. Kilimanjaro hike

A group of senior citizens ready for a five-day Mount Kilimanjaro hike (PHOTO: Courtesy)

Kiligrit, a group of senior citizens have initiated a five-day hike to Africa’s highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro to raise Sh5 million towards Mama Ibado Charity’s Seniors’ Feeding Program.

The campaign is an initiative between Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) and Kiligrit, a group of senior citizens constituted of various businessmen quenching their innate adventurous ambitions through hiking. They have taken up the challenge to participate in the Seniors 4 Seniors fundraising campaign to help feed hundreds of the vulnerable population and raise awareness on the need to enhance social welfare for the elderly.