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Older women in Kenya struggling to make ends meet

Older women in Kenya struggling to make ends meet

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Older women in Kenya who are struggling to make ends meet and to care for themselves must be better supported by their government.

That’s according to Esther Wamera, a Kenyan activist and leader for the elderly.

Ms Wamera and other experts gathered at the UN to discuss the impact of the newly agreed global goals on the issue of ageing

Grece Kaneiya caught up with Ms Wamera to find out more about the challenges facing older women in Kenya and initiatives the government has put in place to address them.

Duration: 2’53”

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UN Photo