The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially launched its recruitment exercise targeting young Kenyan youths across the country.
In a statement on Monday, March 16, 2026, NYS announced that the exercise will run from Monday, March 16, to Saturday, March 21.
“The National Youth Service (NYS), nationwide recruitment exercise, has officially kicked off today across all sub-counties, as earlier advertised. The exercise will run from 16th to 21st March 2026,” NYS stated.
Interested youths have been encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity and visit designated recruitment centres in their respective sub-counties.
“Eligible young Kenyans are encouraged to turn up in large numbers at their respective sub-county recruitment centres and take advantage of this opportunity to serve the nation while gaining valuable skills, discipline, and training,” the service added.
NYS is a state corporation focused on training and empowering youth through paramilitary, national service, and vocational training.
Through its programmes, the service equips recruits with technical and vocational skills in areas such as construction, agriculture, mechanical works, and community development
