The government plans to boost youth enrollment at the National Youth Service past 100,000 members. This fits into broader goals for better service delivery, self-reliance, and national development. Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced this during his surprise visit to the NYS Yatta Field Station in Machakos County. He wanted to check how well services were running and how the institution was progressing toward standing on its own feet.
Ruku praised the station for its farming success. The facility has dedicated 300 acres to maize this season with hopes of harvesting over 5,000 bags, up from last year's 3,000 bags on 250 acres. They also have more than 300,000 Hass avocado seedlings ready to sell, alongside fish, dairy, banana, and beef farming projects.
These efforts show how the government wants NYS operations to become more business-focused rather than depending on public money. Ruku asked the National Assembly to speed up changes to the National Youth Service Bill to help this happen. He said a stronger legal framework would make NYS products market-ready and more valuable.
With proper support, the government can exceed its target of recruiting 100,000 youth. NYS will help with major projects like the Nairobi River cleanup, where 5,000 personnel will join other agencies. Ruku urged all Kenyans to back the NYS, saying President Ruto wants it to become a source of national pride.
Ruku praised the station for its farming success. The facility has dedicated 300 acres to maize this season with hopes of harvesting over 5,000 bags, up from last year's 3,000 bags on 250 acres. They also have more than 300,000 Hass avocado seedlings ready to sell, alongside fish, dairy, banana, and beef farming projects.
These efforts show how the government wants NYS operations to become more business-focused rather than depending on public money. Ruku asked the National Assembly to speed up changes to the National Youth Service Bill to help this happen. He said a stronger legal framework would make NYS products market-ready and more valuable.
With proper support, the government can exceed its target of recruiting 100,000 youth. NYS will help with major projects like the Nairobi River cleanup, where 5,000 personnel will join other agencies. Ruku urged all Kenyans to back the NYS, saying President Ruto wants it to become a source of national pride.
