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Security recruitment should not favour NYS

President William Ruto during the National Youth Service recruits passing out parade at NYS paramilitary Academy, Gillgil Nakuru County on December 08, 2023. [PCS]

A week ago, some 10,000 young men and women graduated from the National Youth Service (NYS) in Gilgil. It was another proud moment for the youths and the country at large. NYS prepares youths to serve the nation in different capacities. Besides paramilitary training, the youths later take courses in agriculture, engineering and computer studies, among others.

No wonder, due to its immense contribution in the building the nation, a lot of good things have been said about the NYS.

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