Kiambu Elderly Abuse: State Addresses Allegations
The Ministry of Labour has broken its silence on the alleged mistreatment of the elderly at the Presbyterian Church of East Africa, Thogoto in Kiambu.
The Ministry of Labour’s Joseph Motari, who heads the PS Department for Social Protection and Senior Citizens Affairs, mentioned in an official statement that he was informed about the BBC’s revelation on June 5th. Following this, he promptly sent out a team to conduct a more thorough inquiry into the issue.
Motari stated that the team conducted a thorough investigation to initiate the accusations. This process involved interviewing elderly individuals within the organization and nearby residents to reveal the facts.
The team conducted an additional interview with the manager to evaluate the admission process and requirements, as well as the assistance and care provided to the residents. Although the Public Spokesperson did not reveal the investigation results, they mentioned that individuals identified as responsible will be held accountable under the legal system.
“The state department periodically conducts spot checks on both residential and non-residential care homes for the elderly to assess compliance to the national standards and guidelines,” Motari said.
“We affirm that those found culpable of non-compliance will face the full force of the law.”
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In a report from the BBC, a pair of undercover reporters who had family members admitted to the facility went undercover as employees. They carried concealed cameras and were able to capture footage of what they claimed to be the mistreatment of the elderly.
The residence is believed to have been founded by the Women’s Guild of the nearby PCEA church, yet it operates autonomously.
PCEA Thogoto announced on Tuesday that they have initiated an inquiry into the disturbing reports of elder abuse at the elderly care facility.
The church stated that it was collaborating with involved individuals present at the location and the National Council of Churches of Kenya to guarantee a comprehensive inquiry takes place.
“We have learned from social media of the circulating information about Thogoto Home for the Aged,” the church said in a statement.
“We don’t condone any unjust or inhumane treatment to any member of the society whether young or old and especially our senior members within the community.”
Kiambu Elderly Abuse: State Addresses Allegations
