MPs seek to create security jobs for 18K NYS graduates annually
Members of the National Assembly have backed a motion seeking to create employment opportunities for National Youth Service (NYS) graduates in government institutions and private security firms, citing concerns over youth unemployment despite public investment in their training. The motion, sponsored by Kilifi County MP Gertrude Mbeyu, seeks a policy framework to facilitate the structured […]
The National Assembly in Kenya has approved a motion aimed at creating employment opportunities for National Youth Service (NYS) graduates in government institutions and private security firms. Sponsored by Kilifi County MP Gertrude Mbeyu, the motion seeks a policy framework to facilitate structured recruitment and deployment of NYS graduates as security officers in public institutions.
With approximately 18,000 graduates annually, the motion argues that these individuals possess foundational training in discipline, security awareness, public service ethics, and emergency response, which could be applied to meet institutional security needs while addressing youth unemployment. The proposal also calls for clear rules governing the transition of NYS graduates into employment, emphasizing the need for a legal framework to guide their transition and ensure that they benefit from the government's investment in their training.
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