Train on a course at an NYS institute
National Youth Service · sources read 3 Oct 2026
NYS courses are mainly for servicemen and women: you join NYS through the annual recruitment, finish national service, then train at an NYS school or a TVET institute. Diploma courses take 3 years and craft courses 2 years.
- Fee
- We couldn't confirm a fee from the official page. Check it there before you pay.
- How long
- Diploma courses: 3 years. Craft courses: 2 years.
- Where
- Through NYS: join at the annual recruitment, then train at an NYS school or TVET institute
Steps
- Join NYS as a serviceman or servicewoman and complete national service first.
- Move on to vocational training at an NYS school or a TVET institute under the Ministry of Education.
Watch out
- Artisan courses take 2 years, except plant operation, which takes 6 months.
- The driving course takes 6 months.
Who can apply
- NYS servicemen and women who have completed national service.
- Community youth can take part in some civic and skills training under the youth empowerment programme.
Official sources (1)
- Vocational Training and Social Transformation nys.go.ke · read 3 Oct 2026