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Ruku unveils plan to equip youth through NYS, sports programmes

Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku during an award ceremony for a Gen Z football tournament at Mbuinjeru Primary School in Kagaari North Ward. [Photo/Muriithi Mugo]

The government, through the Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, is in the process of establishing a nationwide framework aimed at integrating talented youth with the National Youth Service (NYS) to equip them with essential skills and link them to professional development opportunities.

Speaking during an award ceremony for a Gen Z football tournament at Mbuinjeru Primary School in Kagaari North Ward, Runyenjes Constituency in Embu County, Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that his ministry is working closely with the Ministry of Sports to draft a policy that will ensure the progressive development of young talents.

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