Also known as: NYS
National Youth Service — paramilitary organization providing security, firefighting, and training services, currently facing labour disputes and integration proposals with TVET institutions.
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Citizen Digital
… This includes Ksh.22.6 billion for youth programmes, Ksh.12.4 billion for the National Youth Service, Ksh.8.8 billion for affordable credit to small businesses and Ksh.25 billion for cash transfers benefiting 1.2 million vulnerable households. …
Ruto increases duty-free allowance from Ksh.39K to Ksh.260K as he assents to Finance Bill 2026Capital News
… A National Youth Service (NYS) fire engine was stoned and forcibly turned away by rowdy youth, severely disrupting early containment efforts.” “Despite the hostility, our teams stood their ground. …
Two killed in Gikomba fire as Sakaja condemns assault on fire fighting crewsThe Standard
… The county government reported that a National Youth Service (NYS) fire engine was stoned and forcibly turned away by a group of rowdy youths, disrupting efforts to contain the fire during its critical early stages.“The Nairobi City County Government strongly condemns the lawless …
Two killed in Gikomba market fire tragedyThe Standard
… ss human rights violations for reparations, as some were isolated criminal acts,” she said.The framework also extends to security officers who were affected during protest periods, including members of the National Police Service, Kenya Prisons Service, and National Youth Service …
Protest victims to be compensated from next weekCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Public Service Cabinet Secretary (CS) Geoffrey Ruku, has unveiled an ambitious government plan to harmonize the operations of the National Youth Service (NYS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions as part of eff …
CS Ruku unveils plan to harmonize NYS and TVETs, promises opportunities for youthCitizen Digital
… The National Youth Service alone owes Ksh.14.27 billion to creditors. The Nairobi Metropolitan Services' ghost, the defunct body, trails Ksh.13.07 billion in unpaid bills behind it. …
Chronic spenders: How gov’t is living beyond its means as Kenyans tighten beltsThe Standard
… Mbadi also proposed Sh110.2 billion for targeted initiatives including Sh12.5 billion for the National Youth Service, Sh4.9 billion for NYOTA projects, Sh1.6 billion for youth employment support programmes and Sh1 billion for film development services. …
Win of village elders as state allocates Sh3.9 billion stipendThe Standard
… The Sh110.2 billion includes Sh12.5 billion for the National Youth Service, Sh4.9 billion for the National Youth Opportunity Towards Advancement (NYOTA) programme, Sh1.6 billion for the Youth Employment Support Programme and Sh1 billion for film development services. …
Budget 2026-27: How Sports and Tourism faredCapital News
… Investigations established that the building suffered a structural failure, triggering a massive search, rescue and recovery operation involving multiple agencies, including the Kenya Red Cross, the Kenya Defence Forces Disaster Response Battalion and the National Youth Service. …
Architects Protest Prosecution of Technical Committee Members Over South C building collapseThe Standard
… They controlled both ends of the court to take the quarter 27-17 and carry the day.It was a good day in the office for Strathmore as their second-string side thrashed the National Youth Service (NYS) 83-35 in the Women’s Division One encounter. …
Sharp Strathmore Swords raid Stanbic AcesMore than 100 families in Suba Central Sub-county, Homa Bay County, are opposing the National Youth Service's plan to evict them following new land boundary demarcations made this month. The residents, some living on the land since 1972, say they received no compensation plan or written notice and claim the NYS has encroached on their parcels through the new beacons.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
More than 100 families in Suba Central Sub-county, Homa Bay County, are opposing the National Youth Service's plan to evict them following new land boundary demarcations made this month. The residents, some living on the land since 1972, say they received no compensation plan or written notice and claim the NYS has encroached on their parcels through the new beacons.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Aviation Workers Union opposes the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority's plan to replace civilian security personnel with National Youth Service officers at airports, citing a direct threat to members' jobs. A nationwide strike remains on course unless employers address the labour grievance.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Central Organisation of Trade Unions has opposed a reported KCAA plan to deploy National Youth Service personnel in airport security roles, warning it would replace permanent workers with insecure labour. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union is meanwhile pursuing a seven-day strike notice, citing grievances including that KCAA employees have gone more than 11 years without a new Collective Bargaining Agreement or salary review.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has issued a seven-day strike notice affecting employees at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways, and Jambojet over unresolved labour disputes including delayed collective bargaining agreements and job security concerns.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya Aviation Workers Union maintains its planned nationwide strike will proceed unless the government addresses long-standing labour disputes, including failure to conclude collective bargaining agreements and alleged disregard for court orders. The union has given employers until Saturday for fruitful negotiations, warning of a "devastating" strike that would affect operations at Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has warned of a nationwide strike set to begin if employers do not address grievances by the end of the week. Workers from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet cite unmet demands including a Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary review at KCAA that have been in arrears for more than 11 years.
23 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's aviation workers have issued a seven-day strike notice effective Monday, threatening to ground operations at all airports if labour disputes are not resolved. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union cited grievances including failure to conclude a collective bargaining agreement at KCAA (expired in June 2015), unilateral HR policy changes, and non-compliance with court orders to absorb contract staff into permanent positions.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku rejected accusations of tribal politics, saying regional leaders have a constitutional duty to advocate for their communities' development priorities and fair resource allocation. He also defended Deputy President Kithure Kindiki from allegations linking him to former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment.
14 July 2026 · The Standard →
Volleyball giants Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Prisons advanced to the Kenya Volleyball Federation Kenya Cup women's semi-finals at Nyayo Gymnasium on Friday, with Pipeline defeating A-Plus 3-0 and Prisons overcoming Nairobi Prisons in their quarter-final matches.
10 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCB Rugby team will compete in the KRU-sanctioned 2026 KCB MET 7s tournament at KCB Sports Club, Ruaraka, on Saturday, July 4, featuring 16 teams divided into four pools.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Public Service Principal Secretary Dr. Jane Kere Imbunya has completed her first 100 days in office, implementing reforms to improve service delivery and accountability. Key achievements include stabilizing the government payroll system (averting approximately Sh6.2 billion in wastage), securing Sh1.5 billion in scholarships for public servants through international partnerships, and establishing AI laboratories and training modules at the Kenya School of Government.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has increased the duty-free allowance for returning travellers from Ksh.39,000 to Ksh.260,000 when assenting to the Finance Bill 2026, aiming to address concerns from Kenyans living and working abroad and other visitors.
23 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Two people died in a fire that swept through Nairobi's Gikomba Market on Sunday morning, destroying businesses and injuring four firefighters. Governor Sakaja condemned attacks on first responders, including an NYS fire engine being stoned by youth, which disrupted early containment efforts.
21 June 2026 · Capital News →
A fire engulfed Gikomba market on Sunday morning, killing one adult male and one adult female, injuring several others, and destroying merchandise worth millions of shillings. Emergency response was hampered after a National Youth Service fire engine was stoned and turned away by youths during firefighting operations.
21 June 2026 · The Standard →
Following a nationwide verification process, over 1,000 victims of human rights violations linked to protests across Kenya are set to begin receiving government compensation next week. The compensation programme covers victims of violent protests from post-election periods (2017, 2022) and recent demonstrations (2023–2025 Finance Bill and Saba Saba protests), with Sh2 billion allocated in the 2025/2026 supplementary budget.
15 June 2026 · The Standard →
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced a government plan to integrate the National Youth Service (NYS) and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to create a seamless training framework that equips young people with practical skills and employment opportunities.
14 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Controller of Budget reports the national government spent far beyond Parliament's approval in key central offices during the nine months to March 2026, while accumulating Ksh.465.87 billion in unpaid bills despite discretionary spending on items including AFCON football subscriptions and hospitality at the Deputy President's office.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has proposed allocating Sh3.9 billion as a stipend for village elders, who will be part of the National Government Administration Officers under the Interior Ministry. Mbadi said the stipend recognizes the elders' roles in addressing security and societal challenges and enhancing local administrative capacities.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi proposed Sh45.6 billion for sports, culture, recreation and tourism in the 2026-27 budget, with Sh25.2 billion for the Sports, Arts and Social Development Fund and Sh14.3 billion for the Tourism Fund. The allocation aims to stimulate growth, create jobs, promote Kenya as a cultural hub and boost foreign exchange earnings.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Architectural Association of Kenya has condemned the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions' decision to charge all members of Nairobi City County's Urban Planning Technical Committee over the collapse of the South C Building, arguing that prosecutors should target only those who exercised final decision-making authority rather than professionals without such power.
7 June 2026 · Capital News →
Strathmore University Swords defeated Stanbic Aces 75-60 in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match at Nyayo Gymnasium on Saturday, strengthening their chances of finishing in the top five of the regular season.
7 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved manslaughter charges against suspended Nairobi County Planning Chief Patrick Analo Akivaga and his successor Dominic Mutegi over the January 2 collapse of Manzil Towers building in South C that killed two security guards. Analo also faces charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty, and investigators recovered more than Sh65 million in cash at his residence during a separate corruption probe.
6 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Child Welfare Society of Kenya is set to receive an additional Ksh.300 million in the 2026/2027 financial year, raising its budget to Ksh.500 million from Ksh.200 million in the previous year. The National Assembly Committee on Social Protection pushed for the increased funding to strengthen child protection, education, and rescue programmes for vulnerable children.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The DCI has launched an investigation into a deadly fire at Utumishi Girls Senior Secondary School in Gilgil, Nakuru County, which claimed 16 student lives. Eight students have been arrested as persons of interest in connection with the suspected arson attack.
29 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki have mourned students who died in a dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, with police reporting 16 dead and 74 hospitalized as investigations continue.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil, Nakuru County, claimed 16 lives and hospitalized 74 students in the early hours of Thursday. The affected dormitory block housed 220 students drawn from Grade 10, Form 3, and Form 4.
28 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Th3 Swish defeated Eldonets in a Kenya Basketball Federation Women's Premier League match, with a final score that reflected the visitors' strong first-half performance. A Men's Premier League match between Nairobi City Thunder and Eldonets Platinum at the same venue was postponed due to heavy rains.
10 May 2026 · The Standard →
Nairobi County has decided to absorb the Climate Worx programme into its routine sanitation system, consolidating duties including street sweeping, drainage clearing, and waste handling into daily operations to eliminate duplication and ensure consistent clean-up work rather than periodic campaigns.
1 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →