Former NYS head of procurement Hendrick Nyongesa sentenced to 7 years in prison
Former National Youth Service (NYS) Head of Procurement Hendrick Nyongesa has been sentenced to seven years in prison for making a false document. In a statement on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Office of the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said Nyongesa was found guilty of contravening Section 347(a) as read with Section 349 of […]
Govt announces 100 job opportunities for male NYS graduates interested in working abroad
Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura has announced job opportunities for National Youth Service (NYS) male graduates interested in working in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In a statement on his official X account on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, Mwaura invited interested and qualified NYS graduates to apply for the job openings offered by an unnamed UAE-based […]
List of changes that have taken place in NYS in the last 1 year – Ruto
President William Ruto has enlisted several changes that have taken place within the National Youth Service (NYS) in the last year. Among the changes announced by Ruto include an expanded capacity to increase the intake of more trainees. Ruto spoke on Monday, August 26, 2024, at the NYS paramilitary academy in Gilgil during the recruit […]
‘We are creating NYS Enterprises, which is a private company’ – CS Moses Kuria
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has announced plans by the government to create NYS Enterprises, a private company to undertake government projects. Speaking to a local TV station on Wednesday, Kuria revealed that the National Youth Service (NYS) is already undertaking development projects in the country. “We are creating something called NYS Enterprises which […]
Tattooed youths barred from joining NYS
As the recruitment of 15,000 volunteer servicemen and women to join the National Youth Service (NYS) continues across the country, most youths in Thika, Kiambu County were on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, disqualified because they had tattoos on various parts of their bodies. Although most of them met the academic and physical fitness test, they […]
NYS announces nationwide recruitment drive for volunteers
The government has announced a countrywide recruitment drive for volunteer service men and women in the National Youth Service (NYS). In a public notice on Wednesday, January 24, NYS said the exercise will take place in all sub-counties from 5th to 9th, February 2024. NYS further announced that orphans who meet all the requirements will […]
Court allows former Youth PS Lilian Omollo to travel to Canada for graduation
The anti-corruption court has allowed former Principal Secretary Lilian Omollo to travel to Canada in June for graduation. Omollo is facing allegations of the theft of Ksh468 million at the National Youth Service (NYS). While allowing Omollo’s application, Magistrate Peter Ooko directed Omollo to ensure her passport which is held by the court since her […]