An audit of residential institutions of older members of the society in selected counties conducted in 2016 found that there are very few faith-based and private institutions established for the care of older persons. The six counties included had no homes for older persons and none of the homes that were identified were run by the government. The institutions lack reliable and predictable means of funding (rely on donation from well-wishers and churches), yet play a crucial role in improving the quality of life for older persons as they provide services, such counseling, psychosocial support, healthcare services from resident nurses and feeding programmes (National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC), 2016). It is however not clear how many people make use of the private long-term care services or the current size of the private sector.

References:

National Gender and Equality Commission. (2016). Audit of Residential Institutions of Older Members of Society in Selected Counties of Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya. https://www.ngeckenya.org/Downloads/Audit%20of%20Residential%20Homes%20for%20Older%20Persons%20in%20Kenya.pdf