Malaika Care
About Vision in Progress
Be Their Champion.
Step into the story of change. Together, we can empower seniors, restore their independence, and strengthen our community.
The Ken Ogelo Foundation envisions, through its flagship Malaika Care Program, a future where Homa Bay County has a sustainable, community-led model of elderly care.
This envisioned program will integrate health, psychosocial, and socio-economic support for vulnerable seniors, while fostering community responsibility and shaping national advocacy for elder welfare.
1. Sensitization & Community Awareness
Building a culture that values and protects the elderly begins with education and engagement. We aim to shift perceptions and create a movement of collective care.
Key Activities:
● Recruit and train staff and volunteers in program delivery and elderly care.
● Host public meetings, awareness talks, and educational presentations.
● Implement strategic media campaigns across social and mass media platforms.
● Organize community fun days, sports, and intergenerational activities.
● Establish and support community-based elderly care support groups.
● Mark international days for the elderly with events and advocacy campaigns.
2. Community Strengthening & Direct Support
This component focuses on improving the immediate living conditions of older persons through holistic,hands-on care and community-driven initiatives.
Key Activities:
• Provide essential basic care support: hygiene assistance, food, mobility aids.
• Conduct regular home visits and needs assessments
• Organize quarterly medical camps in partnership with local and international healthcare providers.
• Construct or repair safe and dignified shelters for elderly beneficiaries.
• Launch the “Adopt-a-Granny” campaign—matching supporters with vulnerable elders.
• Facilitate family reunification and intergenerational healing
• Design structured community monitoring and feedback systems.
• Conduct local fundraising events to build local ownership and sustainability.
3. Lobbying & Advocacy
KOF recognizes that long-term change must be rooted in policy reform and inclusive governance.
Key Activities:
● Engage national and county government through stakeholder consultations.
● Collaborate with like-minded partners and institutions to amplify impact.
● Lobby for the development and enforcement of elderly-centered laws and policies.
● Participate in public forums and decision-making processes to advocate for elderly rights.
4. Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Framework
To ensure accountability, learning, and continuous improvement, KOF has designed a robust M&E system to track implementation, measure impact, and inform strategic decisions.
M&E System Components:
• Dedicated Project Coordinators to lead daily tracking and reporting.
• Quarterly & Annual Reviews based on collected data and field insights.
• Internal and External Evaluations to assess program effectiveness and alignment with goals.
Data Collection & Tracking Tools:
• Elderly Persons Databank –Comprehensive beneficiary profiles for targeted support.
• Field Visits – Real-time observation of program implementation.
• Community Feedback – Focus group discussions, interviews, and testimonials.
• Monitoring Tools – Beneficiary registers, store inventories, financial and narrative reports.
• Visual Documentation – Photos and videos capturing impact and progress.
• Performance Metrics – Indicator-based tracking matrices aligned with program goals.
By integrating care, community empowerment, and policy advocacy, the Malaika Care Program offers a replicable, scalable model for addressing the rights and well-being of elderly persons in rural Kenya.
We invite partners, donors, and collaborators to join us in building a future where aging is honored,protected, and empowered.
