National Youth Service (NYS) graduates will be absorbed to security forces to protect the country, President Uhuru Kenyatta has said.
Uhuru's announcement comes when the management of the service is under probe by Parliamentary Accounts Committee our alleged looting of over Sh1.6 billion.
speaking at Gilgil during the pass out of over 10,000 graduates, Uhuru said the graduates will be given first priority in Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) and Police Service recruitment.
"Our youths have done exemplary well to acquire special skills which are very useful in terms of service delivery. I am proud of these young people who are dedicated to serve the country," he said.
"They will be given first priority in the recruitment of KDF and Kenya police. That is my directive to give them opportunities to serve in the disciplined forces. We will expend the program to get more on board," he added.