Law on school leavers training at NYS passed

National Youth Service officers during a pass out parade. Senators want the return of the mandatory National Youth Service training for Form Four graduates. 

Posted  Thursday, July 18  2013 at  23:30

In Summary

• The legislators argued that enrollment in NYS would also keep the youth busy from engaging in alcohol and drug abuse and other anti-social behaviour resulting from idleness.

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Secondary school leavers will be trained at the National Youth Service before joining university or other higher education institutions.

Senators resolved on Thursday that National Youth Service centres be set up in all counties to train the youth on unskilled jobs and in patriotism ahead of further studies after sitting Form Four examinations.

The House unanimously passed a motion by nominated Senator Beatrice Elachi asking that secondary school leavers be facilitated to join NYS for courses offered by the service to enable them acquire necessary skills.

Ms Elachi, also the Majority Whip in the Senate, proposed in her motion that those who graduate from NYS be given the first priority during recruitment for jobs by both the national and county governments.

In the proposal, directed to the department of devolution and planning, the House noted that the youth needed to be assisted to access employment.

The legislators argued that enrollment in NYS would also keep the youth busy from engaging in alcohol and drug abuse and other anti-social behaviour resulting from idleness.

“The youth who are the backbone of our society are the most affected and as a result, many of them have become disillusioned and hopeless,” said Senator Elachi in her Motion.

Implemented

Senate Majority Leader Kithure Kindiki said the House will follow through to ensure the proposal by the Senate is legislated.

Prof Kindiki, the senator for Tharaka, said the House Implementation Committee would ensure implementation of the new law. He said it was crucial in empowering youth at the county level.