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On 26th July 2025, BHECO Homecare held its official ground-breaking ceremony in Nkondi Ward, Tharaka Nithi County, marking the beginning of a new chapter in elder care. The event began with symbolic tree planting to signify renewal, followed by a community gathering that brought together leaders, elders, health practitioners, youth, clergy, and county officials.

The theme, “Blessed Are Those Who Have Not Lost Hope,” captured the resilience of our elderly community and the shared responsibility to restore dignity and purpose.

Alongside the celebration, our medical team conducted a Rapid Impact Assessment (RIA), revealing urgent challenges:

• Severe food insecurity and unsafe living conditions.

• Widespread unmanaged chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes.

• Emotional trauma from isolation and neglect.

• Lack of formal social support structures for elders.

BHECO Homecare called for strategic partnerships with government and stakeholders to address these gaps, including mobile health clinics, subsidized medication, community day-care centers, and support for the construction of our elderly facility at Nthaara (land generously donated by Chairman Franklin Mwathi).

This launch was more than symbolic—it was a wake-up call to act decisively. With collaboration, we can build a compassionate, inclusive, and dignified future for the elderly who have given so much to our society.

On Mashujaa Day, BHECO Homecare honored our elderly as the true heroes whose resilience, sacrifices, and wisdom built the foundations of our communities. This was not just a celebration — it was a movement to restore dignity and remind our elders that they remain the beating heart of our society.

Through food distribution, we fought hunger and gave strength. With medical check-ups and wellness support, we safeguarded health and renewed hope. By conducting home visits to the isolated and bedridden, we broke the silence of loneliness and brought compassion to those who needed it most. And through youth engagement and intergenerational storytelling, we bridged generations, ensuring that the legacy of our elders continues to inspire tomorrow’s leaders.

The Shujaa Care Outreach was more than an event — it was a living tribute, a call to action, and a promise: that the heroes of yesterday will never be forgotten, and that caring for them is how we honor the soul of our nation.

As BHECO Homecare, we pledge to continue standing with our elders — today, tomorrow, and always. We will keep building bridges between generations, restoring dignity where it has been lost, and ensuring that every elder feels valued, remembered, and celebrated. This is not just our mission; it is our duty, and it is our joy.

This past festive season, BHECO Homecare brought joy, dignity, and hope to over 150 elderly persons across Tharaka Nithi County. What began as a simple act of compassion became a powerful reminder that no elder should be forgotten during times of celebration.

Through the distribution of food baskets, warm clothing, dignity kits, and medical support, we ensured that our elders felt cared for, valued, and included. Beyond meeting physical needs, the outreach rekindled the spirit of belonging — elders shared stories, received companionship, and experienced the warmth of community during a season often marked by isolation.

This milestone was not just about giving; it was about restoring dignity and building a legacy of compassion. It reaffirmed our commitment to long-term solutions, including the construction of the first elderly homecare center in Marimanti — a sanctuary where elders will find safety, medical care, and companionship for years to come.

The Festive Care Outreach was proof that when communities unite, lives are transformed. Together, we are building a Kenya where every elder is honored, every elder is remembered, and every elder is loved.

At the dawn of 2026, BHECO Homecare set the tone for the year with a powerful act of compassion — the distribution of 150 kilograms of rice and other foodstuffs to our elderly community in Tharaka Nithi. With the generous support and coordination of the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), this outreach became more than a food drive; it was a declaration of dignity, solidarity, and renewed purpose.

Each grain of rice carried a message: our elders are not forgotten. By nourishing their bodies, we also nourished their spirits, reminding them that they remain the pillars of our society. This initiative rekindled hope, strengthened community bonds, and reaffirmed our mission to stand

with the heroes who built the foundations we stand on today.

We extend heartfelt gratitude to the DCC and all partners who made this possible. Together, we are building a future where every elder is honored, every elder is cared for, and every elder is celebrated.

BHECO Homecare proudly joined the World Environment Day 2026 celebrations by taking practical action to promote environmental conservation and community wellbeing in Tharaka Nithi County.

As part of the commemorations, our team participated in a tree-planting exercise at Tharaka School, contributing to efforts aimed at increasing tree cover, protecting the environment, and creating a healthier future for the next generation.

Recognizing the important link between environmental sustainability and household resilience, BHECO Homecare also distributed banana and pumpkin seedlings to elderly beneficiaries. These seedlings will help improve household nutrition, strengthen food security, and provide sustainable sources of healthy food for vulnerable older persons.

Through these activities, BHECO reaffirmed its commitment to building resilient communities where environmental conservation, nutrition, health, and human dignity go hand in hand.

We extend our gratitude to all volunteers, partners, and community members who joined us in making this day meaningful and impactful.

Together, we are planting more than trees—we are planting hope, health, and a sustainable future.

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BHECO Homecare
Protecting the Environment. Strengthening Communities. Restoring Dignity.

BHECO Homecare proudly celebrated its 1st Anniversary and Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the theme "Keeping Our Elders Warm, Fed and Loved," marking one year of dedicated service to vulnerable older persons across Tharaka Nithi County.

The celebration brought together county government leaders, community partners, volunteers, supporters, and elderly beneficiaries in a day that reflected BHECO's unwavering commitment to restoring dignity, improving wellbeing, and strengthening support systems for older persons.

The event featured elderly wellness and personal care sessions, distribution of warm blankets, high-density mattresses, and food supplies, alongside recognition of volunteers and partners whose contributions have been instrumental to the organization's growth.

The occasion was graced by Hon. C. Kelly, CECM for Gender, Children and Social Protection, and Hon. Susan Ngugi Mwindu, Woman Representative for Tharaka Nithi County. Both leaders commended BHECO Homecare's impact and reaffirmed their commitment to supporting elderly welfare. Hon. Kelly pledged the County Government's full support, including assistance with Social Health Authority (SHA) registration for older persons and the provision of wheelchairs for beneficiaries with mobility challenges. Hon. Mwindu called for the establishment of a dedicated geriatric ward and urged development partners and stakeholders to strengthen support for BHECO Homecare's mission.

The anniversary also reaffirmed BHECO Homecare's long-term vision of establishing the Home of Hope Elderly Residence, a sustainable centre that will provide integrated healthcare, nutrition, accommodation, companionship, and holistic care for vulnerable older persons.

As the organization enters its second year, BHECO Homecare remains committed to expanding its reach, building stronger partnerships, and ensuring that every older person can age with dignity, security, and hope.

Together, we continue to keep our elders warm, fed, and loved.

In honour of the International Day of Older Persons 2026, BHECO Homecare joined hands with the State Department for Social Protection, the Ethel Foundation, the Department of Gender, Children and Social Protection, and Jafra Food Processors to celebrate older persons in Tharaka Nithi County.

It was a day centred on something simple, yet powerful:

Dignity. Care. Inclusion. And Hope.

The celebration brought together older persons, government leaders, partners and community stakeholders to champion the rights, wellbeing and protection of our elders.

Standing Up for the Rights of Older Persons

The County Commissioner and Director Gathoni Mathu emphasised the importance of stronger protection systems, accessible services and effective mechanisms for addressing cases of abuse and violence against older persons.

Their message reinforced an important truth:

Older persons deserve to live safely, access services, be heard, and have their rights protected.

BHECO Homecare also presented findings from its community vulnerability and priority-needs assessments, demonstrating the importance of community-generated data in identifying vulnerable older persons and connecting them to the services and support they need.

Health Is a Right

Access to healthcare was another important part of the celebration.

Older persons were encouraged and supported to register with the Social Health Authority (SHA), helping strengthen their inclusion in healthcare systems and improve their ability to access available services.

Because growing older should never mean being left behind.

Nourishing Healthy Ageing

Good health also begins with good nutrition.

Dr. Frashiah Moidia, CEO of Jafra Food Processors, shared practical guidance on healthy nutrition and its importance in supporting the health and wellbeing of older persons.

Fortified, nutrient-dense flour and meals were provided to support nutrition and healthy ageing, turning the conversation about wellbeing into tangible support.

And Then, There Was Joy

But the celebration was about more than presentations, services and advocacy.

There was music.

There was dance.

There was food.

There was laughter.

Our elders danced, shared meals, interacted with one another and embraced the joy of simply being together.

Because healthy ageing is not only about adding years to life.

It is about adding life to those years.

It is about connection.

It is about belonging.

It is about being seen, valued and included.

Building Hope for the Elderly

For BHECO Homecare, the International Day of Older Persons was more than a celebration.

It was a reminder of the responsibility we all share to protect the dignity of those who have spent their lives building our families, communities and nation.

Through community assessments, advocacy, referrals, health and social protection linkages, nutrition support, access to assistive devices and the promotion of older persons' rights, BHECO Homecare continues to work towards a future where no older person is forgotten.

Healthy ageing is a shared responsibility.

And together—with government, communities, partners and older persons themselves—

we can build a future where every older person is protected, included, respected and cared for.

In Tharaka Nithi County, care begins at home.

It begins with a visit.
A conversation.
A listening ear.

Through our household outreach, BHECO Homecare works alongside older persons to understand their needs, check on their well-being, identify challenges, and connect them to appropriate support and services.

But this initiative is about more than caring for older persons. It is also about bringing generations together and empowering young people to become active contributors to their communities.

Through partnerships with students from Gatunga Secondary School, Chuka University, and Tharaka University, young people are stepping forward to serve, learn, and connect with older members of the community.

Working alongside Community Health Promoters, they participate in activities such as basic health screening, including blood pressure checks, identification of health concerns requiring further attention, and the establishment of household kitchen gardens with older persons.

These gardens help promote access to fresh vegetables, better nutrition, and greater household resilience.

But perhaps the greatest impact is what happens between the generations.

Young people bring their energy, time, skills, and willingness to serve.
Older persons bring their wisdom, experience, stories, and knowledge.

In every household visit, something is exchanged—and everyone has something to give.

This is the spirit of One Country, One Project: turning youth participation into meaningful community action while ensuring that older persons remain seen, valued, and included.

Because community development is not measured only by the number of households reached. It is also measured by:

💚 The older person who feels seen.
💚 The family that receives support when it matters.
🌱 The kitchen garden that provides nutritious food.
🤝 The young person who discovers the power of service.
👥 The generations that learn to understand and value one another.

This is BHECO Homecare.

Community care rooted where people live.
Youth empowered to serve.
Older persons respected and included.
Generations learning and growing together.

Together, we are building healthier, more inclusive, and resilient communities—one household, one young person, and one older person at a time.