The National Youth Service, NYS.
About 30,000 youth are recruited annually and trained in various skills (paramilitary, engineering, fashion and design, business management, catering, agriculture, secretarial, plant operation, construction, driving) and, prepared for other national matters such as service in the armed forces, national reconstruction and disaster response. These remain relevant to date.
Basic Skill Set
- Basic paramilitary skills
- Physical training
- Mindset training
- Security and counter-terrorism
- Social transformation (life skills, patriotism, citizenship)
- Disaster response
Paramilitary Training
NYS recruitment is carried out twice a year. It exposes N.Y.S. trainees to strict discipline, dedication, perseverance, persistence, courage and commitment to higher ideals.
The training also provides a platform to instill national cohesion and patriotism. The training culminates into a colorful and joyous pass out parade which is presided by His Excellency and Commander In Chief of the Armed Forces, Republic of Kenya
Tuko tayari….
Tuko Tayari campaign is aimed at imparting the youth with skills, which will make them productive in the economy in line with the President’s Big Four Agenda.
The Big Four Action Plan includes manufacturing, food security, affordable housing and universal healthcare for all. The National Youth Service has been tasked with the implementation of this plan using the skills that the youth acquire from the institution.