{"id":137804,"date":"2024-01-11T11:00:25","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T11:00:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/11\/nys-announces-recruitment-requirements-for-2024\/"},"modified":"2024-01-11T11:00:25","modified_gmt":"2024-01-11T11:00:25","slug":"nys-announces-recruitment-requirements-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/01\/11\/nys-announces-recruitment-requirements-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"NYS Announces Recruitment Requirements for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-305500\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"618\"  data-lazy- src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nys.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-305500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/nys.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"911\" height=\"618\"  \/>Following tons of inquiries about enlistment criteria for 2024, the National Youth Service (NYS) in Kenya, on Wednesday January 10, announced the qualifications required for young individuals interested in joining.<\/p>\n<p>The NYS recruitment process, set to occur in every sub-county of all 47 counties in Kenya, will be publicly announced through print and electronic media on a date to be announced later.<\/p>\n<p>Key requirements for applicants include Kenyan citizenship by birth, as naturalized citizens are not eligible.<\/p>\n<p>Prospective members should be aged 18-24 years, aligning with the NYS\u2019s mission to transform, train, and empower Kenyan youth.<\/p>\n<p>Academic standards demand a minimum of a D (plain) grade in KCSE or its equivalent in other curriculums.<\/p>\n<p>Candidates must also be in good medical and physical health, verified during the recruitment phase.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, a clean criminal record is mandatory, evidenced by a certificate of good conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).<\/p>\n<p>Other qualifications as specified by the Director General may also apply.<\/p>\n<p>The NYS has put in place an exit strategy to ensure that graduates find employment after completing the program. 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