When Wambo went public to complain about the behaviour of her elderly mother, it raised eyebrows among a group of her colleagues at work. The neighbours knew that the 43-year-old man had caused his elderly mother, a former primary school teacher, untold mental anguish. Mr Wamwangi says the elderly, especially women, have been losing their monthly government stipend to the abusers who steal it from them through coercion and violence. FEAR AND STIGMAA common characteristic among the abused older women, especially at the home front is that they do not speak out about their situation. Older women survivors are more likely to fear speaking out compared to their younger counterparts.

Source: Daily Nation July 31, 2020 09:14 UTC