192 Mandera enforcement officers graduate at NYS

The Mandera County government had the first-ever passing-out parade for its 192 enforcement and county inspectorate officers.

The ceremony was held at the National Youth Service training college in Gilgil.

The officers, who graduated after a 42-day training, included 169 men and 23 women.

The enforcement officers’ paramilitary training included command and control, code of regulations, public officers' acts and ethics, human resource management, communication skills, public relations, the first stage in firefighting and government law.

“Participants maintained (a) high level of discipline and order, no indiscipline cases,” a statement from the county government said.

It said the NYS was pleased that Mandera County Governor Ali Roba had enough confidence in the agency to allow it to train the enforcement officers.

POSSIBLE FUTURE PARTNERSHIPS

Mr Roba appreciated the NYS “for recommendable vigorous training they have offered enforcement officers.”

He said the Mandera County government would continue to partner with the NYS in other programmes, including vocational training for youth to make gradual transformation from unemployment to self-employment.

“Consultations are underway with management to explore ways of sending 300-400 youths to get proper vocational training in a bid to cub the acute shortage of skilled man power from the region,” the statement said.

NYS Director General Nelson Githinji said: "This achievement gives us the opportunity to reflect on the challenges of the growing demand resulting (in) more of our youths to benefit from the diversity of mandates of the government vision that will enhance a vibrant youth empowerment program for Kenya.”