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Ruto wants NYS recruits trained on use of firearms

By Daniel Chege | 1yr ago

President William Ruto inspects a guard consisting of National Youth Service Recruits on August 26, 2024, at Gilgil Sub County within Nakuru County, during the Kenya National Youth Service Recruits Pass-Out Parade. [PCS]

President William Ruto has announced that all National Youth Service (NYS) recruits will undergo firearms training.

The President directed Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Muturi to consult with Defence CS Soipan Tuya and Interior's Kithure Kindiki to ensure paramilitary training for NYS recruits includes basic courses in firearms.

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