With less than a month remaining, Mama Ibado Charity (MIC) has issued a strong final call to Kenyans across the country to register for the ‘Run for Seniors’ — an initiative dedicated to supporting elderly citizens through food and healthcare programs.
The charity, which serves over 1,000 seniors in Isiolo and Kakamega Counties, has experienced overwhelming interest in this year’s event. From individuals to corporate entities, well-wishers have been stepping forward to register and donate in support of Kenya’s forgotten generation.
The growing response, according to organizers, has forced the team to consider early closure of registration to allow proper logistics planning. 748 Air Services Managing Director Moses Mwangi emphasized the importance of timely registration, warning that delays may result in exclusion due to the limited window left for coordination.
“This is not just a run. It’s a show of solidarity with our elderly population. As we speak, hundreds have signed up, but we want those who are still waiting to make the move now. If you delay, you may be left out,” said Mwangi.
The race is designed to accommodate all fitness levels. It offers three distance categories: 5 kilometers, 10 kilometers, and 15 kilometers. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced runner, there’s a place for you.
Registration is set at Ksh 2,000. That fee does not just cover your participation. It comes with a branded event T-shirt and a medal. But more importantly, it funds food baskets and critical medical services for the elderly served by MIC.
MIC President Ahmed Jibril called on Kenyan youth, professionals, and families to treat the run as a civic responsibility and a personal act of compassion. According to him, taking part in the race is not just about personal health or fitness — it’s about justice for seniors who have been neglected for too long.
“We believe that dignity in old age is not a luxury. It is a right. By running, donating, or simply spreading the word, you are fighting for that right,” said Jibril.
The proceeds will go into MIC’s monthly food and medical care programs. These include routine deliveries of nutritious food packages, medication support, and access to basic health services for seniors in under-resourced rural communities.
MIC has also opened the door to donors who may not be able to run. People who want to help can still contribute any amount. These donations will directly cover the cost of organizing the run and supporting long-term eldercare services.
This race comes at a time when Kenya faces deep questions about its social safety net for older citizens. As more youth get drawn into digital campaigns and causes, MIC is urging them to take action in the real world — by standing with the people who built the country’s foundation.
Whether you’re running in person, donating, or helping someone else attend, your support matters. This is a chance for Kenyans to stand for dignity, humanity, and care — not as an act of charity, but of justice.
As registration nears its final stages, the question is simple: Will you run — or will you stay silent as our elders struggle in neglect?
