National Youth Service

The National Youth Service (NYS) was officially established on 1st September 1964 under Chapter 208 of the Laws of Kenya with the core mandate of training young citizens to serve the nation and deploying them to undertake tasks of national importance. From its inception, the Service recognized that national defense and development are collective responsibilities of all citizens, particularly the youth. Over the years, NYS operated as a government department under different ministries due to admi

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The National Youth Service (NYS) was officially established on 1st September 1964 under Chapter 208 of the Laws of Kenya with the core mandate of training young citizens to serve the nation and deploying them to undertake tasks of national importance. From its inception, the Service recognized that national defense and development are collective responsibilities of all citizens, particularly the youth. Over the years, NYS operated as a government department under different ministries due to admi

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Kenya

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Nairobi

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1964

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