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Some elderly people could not hold their tears when they related stories of how they were accused of witchcraft by community and family members, especially those with darker complexion.

— Jane Manganye

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Other examples of abuse included stories by elderly people of being forced out of their houses by greedy grandchildren who want to rent out the property for profit, as well as the allegations of the killing of senior citizens for funeral policy claims by family members.

The Bill aims to strengthen the protection and prevention of abuse of older people, eliminate harmful traditional practices including witchcraft accusations against older people and recognise the responsibilities of older people in passing inter-generational knowledge and wisdom.

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