Experts at the World Urban Forum have called for age-friendly cities that prioritise accessible housing.
President William Ruto during the 13th World Urban Forum in Baku, Azerbaijan. [PCS]
Imagine growing old in a city that was never designed for you, climbing stairs you can no longer manage, living far from healthcare, isolated from the community, and struggling to remain independent.
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