NYS Lowers KCSE Mean Grade From D to D- (Minus) for Recruitment
The National Youth Service (NYS) has reduced the required minimum mean grade for the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) from D plain to D – (minus) to include a larger number of Kenyan individuals in upcoming recruitments.
During his testimony before the National Assembly Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities, James Tembur, the Director General of the National Youth Service (NYS), expressed that the initiative would create a fair and equitable environment for young people, irrespective of their backgrounds.
He confirmed once again that the upcoming recruitment cycle would see the implementation of the new directive.
“The Ministry has lowered the mean grade to enable youths from disadvantaged communities to have an opportunity to join NYS,” Tembur told the Aden Yusuf Haji-led Committee.
The legislators praised the decision but urged the Director General to guarantee a fair distribution of opportunities throughout the nation.
Duncan Mathenge, the Member of Parliament for Nyeri Town, emphasized the increased visibility of the National Youth Service (NYS) after President William Ruto instructed that Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) would enlist personnel from the NYS.
“The president’s directive has heightened interest in joining NYS, making transparency and equal distribution of slots during recruitment crucial,” stated Mathenge.
The Members of Parliament conveyed their worries about criteria that could potentially prevent numerous interested individuals from becoming part of the Service.
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In addition to obtaining a specific KCSE mean grade, individuals must possess Kenyan citizenship by birth, be within the age range of 18 to 24, demonstrate physical fitness, and provide evidence of a good conduct certificate issued by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Nakuru County MP Liza Chelule, who presided over the meeting, commended the recent NYS recruitment for its inclusive approach, taking into account individuals with disabilities.
“You have done well in inclusion of people living with disabilities than most of the State institutions that appear before this Committee to address the same,” noted Chelule.
The DG received backlash because the NYS Council did not incorporate individuals with disabilities, drawing criticism.
Tembur reported to the Committee that the Service consisted of 2,201 officers, comprising 1,525 males and 676 females.
“We have promoted 944 male and 510 female officers. Fourteen of the officers we promoted were disabled,” he stated.
NYS Lowers KCSE Mean Grade From D to D- (Minus) for Recruitment
