The National Council on Ageing (NCA) was officially established on 10th February 2003 ensuring the promotion, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the National Policy for Older Persons. It is a mechanism mandated by Cabinet through its approval of the National Policy for Older Persons. Advocating for and facilitate the development and implementation of plans and programmes which will ensure the protection of the basic human rights of Older Persons thereby improving and enhancing the quality of their lives.