The Kenyan Government has approved Ksh6.4 billion to significantly expand the National Youth Service (NYS) training infrastructure and capacity.

• The approved funding will increase the NYS's capacity to accommodate and train approximately 50,000 recruits simultaneously.
• Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku, representing President William Ruto, announced the investment at the NYS passing-out parade in Gilgil, Nakuru County.
• This expansion aims to match the President's directive to progressively increase recruitment towards 100,000 young people by 2028, with a focus on strengthening technical training and operational capabilities, including the acquisition of new equipment like 50 tipper trucks and 50 excavators.