The National Youth Service has suspended the recruitment process until further notice.
In a statement, NYS stated that the interviews for the shortlisted candidates, which were scheduled to run from March 29 to May 20, 2021, were postponed.
The decision was prompted by President Uhuru Kenyatta's directive on the cessation of movement into and out of Nairobi, Kajiado, Machakos, Kiambu and Nakuru Counties.
Already, NYS had shortlisted 5164 candidates for the interviews.
Qualified applicants had been asked to attend interviews at NYS Headquarters Nairobi, Thika Road with different roles having varying dates starting from March 29 to May 29, 2021.
The National Youth Service had advertised seven hundred and twenty-eight (728) positions in various cadres in the month of August 2020.
The shortlisted candidates included; 517 driver's jobs, 317 plant mechanics, 366 motor vehicle mechanics, 746 plant operators, 218 for plumber building technology, 43 carpenters, 442 electricians and 38 welders/fabricators interview candidates.
The list also has 24 spray painters, 37 motor vehicle electricians, 243 agricultural assistance, 229 cook, 240 bandsmen, 246 waiters, 113 tailors, 369 housekeepers, 184 secretaries, 126 accountants, 385 ICT, 281 supply chain management, candidates bringing the total shortlisted candidates to 5164.
Those who qualify following the interview would be employed on permanent and pensionable terms.
However, since the interviews have been suspended, the recruitment process will take longer.
