Government to recruit 100,000 youth to NYS
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku has announced that the government is planning to recruit over 100,000 youths to the National Youth Service (NYS).
Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku has announced that the government is planning to recruit over 100,000 youths to the National Youth Service (NYS).
During an impromptu visit to the NYS Yatta Field Station in Machakos County, CS Ruku noted that the move will be part of a broader strategy to boost service delivery and position NYS as a key pillar in national development.
“The visit was part of a broader field excursion to evaluate NYS internal programmes and their alignment with our vision of making the institution self-reliant and capable of absorbing more young people into national service,” CS Ruku stated.
CS Ruku highlighted that such initiatives reflect the government’s broader strategy to commercialize NYS operations and reduce dependency on public funding.
This model, he noted, will enhance service delivery while opening up employment opportunities for the youth.
He called on the National Assembly to fast-track amendments to the NYS Bill to be presented by the Ministry to streamline the legal framework and facilitate the commercialization process.
“Once we have a strong legal framework, NYS products will be market-ready, fetch better value, and contribute financially to key government initiatives,” he said.
The CS also intimated that NYS will play a key role in national development projects, including deploying 5,000 personnel to support the cleanup of the Nairobi River in partnership with other government agencies.
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He pledged to work with the Office of the Attorney General and relevant ministries to ensure seamless implementation of NYS reforms.
“If all public servants embrace the principles exemplified at Yatta, we will transform public service across the country,” Ruku added, affirming that President William Ruto is committed to making the institution a hub of youth empowerment and innovation.
He lauded the Yatta Field Station for its impressive agricultural initiatives and efficient use of resources.
The station has committed 300 acres to maize farming this season, targeting over 5,000 bags in yield—up from 3,000 bags harvested last year from 250 acres under rain-fed agriculture.
Additionally, the station has over 300,000 Hass avocado seedlings ready for the market, alongside other projects in fish, dairy, banana, and beef farming.
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