Kenya: elderly women play football for health

In Kenya, in Makueni county, women aged 50 to 80 play football as part of the 'Maiani Grannies' club. Peninah Wambua, 56, says she started playing in 2026 to relieve body pains and hypertension, and now feels healthy. What began as a simple sports initiative has turned into a close-knit community to combat sedentary lifestyles and age-related health issues.