Final day: NYS DG honoured with parade as she leaves office

National Youth Service Director General Matilda Sakwa on Wednesday served her last day in office.

To bid her farewell, the NYS conducted a parade to honour her as she leaves the service.

"Finally the day is here and am grateful to His Almighty for the time and opportunity at the NYS," Sakwa said.

Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta on September 17, 2019, confirmed the appointment of Sakwa as the director general of the NYS.

Sakwa had been running the service in an acting capacity, and after her appointment, she was tasked with ensuring that NYS reclaims its position in national development by equipping the youth with adequate skills and expertise so they can contribute to nation-building.

Before her appointment, she was working as the Machakos county commissioner.

Sakwa holds a Master’s degree in development studies from the International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University Rotterdam in the Netherlands and an undergraduate degree in sociology and religious studies from the University of Nairobi.