National Youth Service Transformation Announced by Jubilee Government in 2013

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Nyakundi Report

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Eliud Owalo reported that in late 2013, the Jubilee Government announced plans to transform the National Youth Service (NYS) into a paramilitary organization. This transformation included the establishment of its own security firm to provide security services for hire.

Other changes were also made to the NYS, including the appointment of a new Director General and a significant increase in budget allocation, surpassing that of regular security organs such as the Administration Police and Regular Police.

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