NYS denies using buses to ferry thugs in Saba Saba protests

The National Youth Service (NYS) has dismissed claims that its vehicles were used to transport individuals allegedly involved in criminal activities during the recent Saba Saba demonstrations in Naivasha.

In a strongly worded statement issued on Wednesday, NYS said the allegations circulating on various media platforms are “false and misleading.”

“The National Youth Service (NYS) wishes to categorically clarify and strongly dispute the false and misleading allegations,” the statement read.

According to NYS, no vehicle was deployed to Naivasha during the period in question except for official duties unrelated to the protests.

“No NYS vehicle was deployed to Naivasha during the stated period for unrelated official duties,” it clarified.

The agency further said that NYS personnel operate under strict command and accountability protocols.

It stressed that movement of all NYS assets, including vehicles, is well documented and can be verified at any time.

“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 statement said.

NYS also emphasised its non-political stance.

It denied ever being involved in partisan or unlawful activities, calling attempts to link the institution with such actions “a grave misrepresentation” of its values.

“NYS remains apolitical and has never been involved in partisan or unlawful activities,” the agency said.

The statement warned that any attempt to associate NYS with politically motivated or criminal acts was harmful to its reputation.

“Any attempt to associate NYS with criminal or politically instigated actions is a grave misrepresentation of our core values,” it added.

The agency called on members of the public, the media, and political leaders to avoid sharing unverified information that could damage its reputation.

“We urge members of the public, media, and political leaders to refrain from propagating unverified information,” the statement said.

NYS maintained it remains committed to serving the country with integrity, loyalty, and professionalism.

“The National Youth Service remains steadfast in its mission to serve the Nation with integrity, loyalty and professionalism,” it said.