CS Ruku visits NYS Gilgil Academy in preparation for 20,000 new recruits

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geofrey Ruku visited the NYS Paramilitary Training Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County on June 23, 2025. [Antony Gitongfa, Standard]

Cabinet Secretary for Public Service Geoffrey Ruku has affirmed the government's commitment to scaling up the National Youth Service (NYS) recruitment program, with a bold target of enrolling 100,000 youths annually.

During an impromptu visit to the NYS Paramilitary Training Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, Ruku assessed emphasized that the government is fully committed to expanding the service as a key strategy for youth empowerment and national development.