Human rights activist Boniface Mwangi has called for the installation of bio-metric clock-in systems in public institutions to improve service delivery.
According to the vocal activist, clock-in systems will help curb the issue of absenteeism in public institutions.
He divulged that since he is not Member of Parliament, he approached and discussed the issue with Molo lawmaker Kuria Kimani, who in turn worked on the motion, and tabled it in Parliament.
"I met Kuria Kimani a while back and we discussed one of the legislation l would have pushed if l had been elected. He promised to purse it. A motion to ensure public officers clock in and out at their places of work, office hours are clearly displayed on a board visible to all," he said.
''Habit of civil servants hanging their coats and handbags in the office then disappearing to do personal projects will be reduced if this motion by Kuria Kimani becomes law. Civil servants must clock in and out at their places of work, how many are on duty be clearly displayed,'' he added.
Presenting the motion in Parliament, Kimani urged the government to move with speed and ensure all public offices are fitted with bio-metric clock-in systems.
''This House urge the government to speedily roll out installation of a bio-metric clocking-in system in all public institutions, prominently display their service charters, and make provision for regular and mandatory checks at all offices to curb the menace of lax working conditions and absenteeism in all public institutions,’’ the motion read in part.