PCEA Investigates Alleged Elderly Mistreatment at Thogoto Care Home
The Thogoto branch of the Presbyterian Church of East Africa has initiated an inquiry into disturbing reports of mistreatment of senior individuals at the PCEA Thogoto Care Home for the Elderly in Kikuyu, Kiambu.
The church stated that it’s collaborating with relevant stakeholders on-site 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. 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,”
The church added
“We have learned from social media of the circulating information about Thogoto Home for the Aged. 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,”
The church stated that they are collaborating with the involved parties and will eventually share the complete findings with the public.
“We need to make it very clear that those with aged members of their families housed at Thogoto Home for the Aged need not be alarmed as their family members are well and safe,”
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In a revelation by the BBC, two undercover reporters, whose family members were admitted to the facility, gained employment within the establishment equipped with concealed cameras. They captured on film what is claimed to be mistreatment of the elderly.
PCEA Investigates Alleged Elderly Mistreatment at Thogoto Care Home
The residence is believed to have been founded by the Women’s Guild of the nearby PCEA church but operates independently. In one of the videos captured secretly, a resident purportedly remained unsupervised as they consumed food placed on a table.
Summary
The church is partnering with stakeholders and the National Council of Churches of Kenya for a comprehensive inquiry into the Thogoto Home for the Aged. They condemned any mistreatment of seniors in society.
PCEA Investigates Alleged Elderly Mistreatment at Thogoto Care Home
Families with elderly members at the facility were assured of their safety and well-being. Undercover reporters documented alleged mistreatment using hidden cameras.
One video showed a resident left alone while eating, revealing distressing conditions. An undercover journalist emphasized that the severity of treatment could lead to the residents’ death.
Allegedly, the Women’s Guild of the nearby PCEA church established the facility, but it functions independently.
In one video recorded without consent, a resident was reportedly unsupervised while eating food on a
An undercover reporter expressed her inability to endure the distressing circumstances endured by the elderly. She emphasized that the facility’s treatment of its residents is so severe that it could lead to their death.
