Mombasa governor Abdulswamad Nassir says he will introduce a biometric system to track absent workers.
Speaking in mombasa the Governor said that the biometric system will help tackle the issue of absenteeism and promote a more productive and responsible work culture within the county administration.
According to Nassir the system underscores his commitment to transforming Mombasa County into a model of modern and effective governance .
“I have to look at the rights of the people of Mombasa who need to be served, the work of serving them will be done if we will be in a position to know each other, not just sitting and paying people who we do not know where they are,” Nassir said.
Despite the opposition by some employees, Nassir said they will not negotiate on the staff audit.
“We are not going to negotiate on this issue. However, whether your biometrics will be integrated into payroll is a secondary thing.
“For now, the primary issue for us is to know that you are not a robot and that we are paying salaries to human beings and not robots,” Nassir said.
The governor says he aims to foster a culture of professionalism, integrity, and dedication among county employees.