The National Youth Service (NYS) has announced 128 jobs in Australia for its graduates.
This comes from a previous announcement on August 12 of 993 jobs in Australia.
The new job announcements are 50 slots for plasterers (Fibrous) and 78 metal fabricators and welders.
NYS revealed that each of the successful applicants will earn a basic salary of 77,000 Australian dollars (KSh6.7 million) per year.
NYS said each of the successful applicants will pocket a basic salary of 77,000 Australian dollars (Sh6.7 million) per year.
The applicants will also earn 11 per cent superannuation an Australian pension plan created by a company to benefit its employees.
The job requires employees to work for 38 hours per week.
They will be entitled to health insurance coverage per Australian Immigration requirements.
The applicants who are approved will bear visa, pre-departure, air ticket and medical examination costs.
President William Ruto has announced that the government is exploring the possibility of providing NYS officers with basic firearms training.
Speaking at the NYS recruits’ pass-out parade in Gilgil on Monday, August 26, Ruto highlighted that the new training would better equip officers to defend the nation when necessary.
The Head of State also directed the relevant departments, including the Ministries of Interior, Defence, and Public Service, to begin consultations on how to implement the plan.
President Ruto further emphasized that all security agencies should prioritize NYS graduates during their recruitment processes.
