Lydia Makena

Kenyacivil society leaderFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%

Lydia Makena is a programme manager at Suqoon Kenya, a civil society organization focused on the welfare of older persons. She has been an advocate for the rights and needs of the elderly in Kenya, emphasizing the inadequacy of the current cash transfer amount of Sh2,000 for older persons amidst a high poverty rate in the country. Makena actively participates in discussions surrounding social protection legislation, highlighting the need for comprehensive support and universal coverage for older individuals in Kenya.