The National Youth Service (NYS) on Tuesday, January 28 announced a recruitment exercise for volunteers across the country.
The recruitment exercise of NYS volunteers (male and female) will start on Monday, February 10 to Saturday, February 15, 2025.
Requirements
All prospective candidates wishing to be enlisted must meet the following conditions:
- Be a Kenyan citizen and a resident of the respective Sub County of recruitment.
- The recruitment age is from 18 to 24 years.
- Have a mean Grade of D plain and above in KCSE.
- Produce Original National Identity Card, Academic Certificates (and avail one set of photocopies of the same at the recruitment center).
- Must have certificate of Good Conduct.
- Must be ready to undergo medical check-up during and after the recruitment exercise.
- Be prepared to undergo rigorous physical training.
- Be prepared to give voluntary service to the Nation in any part of the Republic of Kenya.
- Successful candidates will report for the NYS paramilitary Course at NYS Paramilitary Academy,
Gilgil and NYSTTI, Naivasha on dates and times Specified in their respective calling letters to
be issued.
According to NYS, orphans who meet the qualification requirements as stated above will be given special preference subject to production of sufficient documentary proof such as parents’ death certificates or burial permits.
Persons with disability are also encouraged to avail themselves for the recruitment exercise in their respective sub-counties and centers provided they are able to withstand the rigorous physical training.
Applicants with demonstrated Sports skills and Talents will also be considered.
“NYS does not condone corruption in any form. Canvassing and giving monetary or other considerations for the purpose of admission is an offence which may lead to automatic disqualification and/or prosecution,” NYS says. “Instances of this nature should be reported promptly to the Commandant General on telephone number 020-2400129.”
The recruitment program is as follows:-
For more information on requirements and recruitment dates, click the PDF file attached herewith; https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tdfHlGevRnza21kuMlkOCQWeWayqm-EB/view?usp=drive_link….
