NYS denies allegations its buses transported goons during Naivasha protests
NYS described the allegations circulating on various media platforms as unfounded, misleading, and intended to tarnish the image of the institution.
The National Youth Service (NYS) has dismissed claims linking its buses to the transportation of suspected goons allegedly involved in criminal activities during the recent Saba Saba protests in Naivasha.
In a statement, NYS described the allegations circulating on various media platforms as unfounded, misleading, and intended to tarnish the image of the institution.
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According to the Service, no NYS vehicles were deployed to Naivasha for any unofficial or unrelated duties during the time in question.
“These allegations are not only baseless and malicious but also seek to unjustly damage the reputation of the National Youth Service, an institution committed to discipline, patriotism, and national development,” the statement read.
"NYS personnel operate under strict command and accountability procedures. Movement of all NYS assets, including vehicles, is documented and subject to verification at any given time."
The service also reiterated its apolitical stance, maintaining that it has never participated in partisan or unlawful activities.
“Any attempt to associate NYS with criminal or politically instigated actions is a grave misrepresentation of our core values,” the statement added.
The agency urged members of the public, the media, and political leaders to refrain from spreading unverified information, warning that such actions could undermine public trust in national institutions.
The Saba Saba protests, held annually on July 7 to commemorate the struggle for multi-party democracy in Kenya, saw demonstrations in several parts of the country.
The Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) updated its casualty figures on Tuesday evening, reporting that 31 people were killed, 107 injured, two forcibly disappeared, and 532 arrested during and after the July 7 protests.
“The Commission is still actively monitoring and following up on all reports and incidents related to the July 7, 2025, Saba Saba demonstrations across the country,” KHRC vice-chairperson Raymond Nyeris said.
The Commission condemned all human rights violations and called for accountability from both state and non-state actors.
“We strongly condemn all human rights violations and urge accountability from all responsible parties, including police, civilians, and all other stakeholders,” the KHRC said.
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