CS Ruku Reveals Date for Launch of Digital System to Monitor Govt Employees
The CS noted that the digital system would help improve accountability and transparency...
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Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku announced that the Kenyan government will launch a new digital system to monitor public servants' activities by the end of 2024. The piloting of this online platform is set to begin in October, with testing concluding by the end of the same month to ensure it meets requirements before Cabinet approval.
- The new system aims to track employee attendance, including absenteeism, meetings, and various types of leave, and intends to curb graft and eradicate ghost workers within the public sector.
- A team of digital specialists has been hired to develop the system, which will undergo rigorous testing to determine its effectiveness.
- CS Ruku emphasized the importance of accountability and punctual attendance for all public servants, stating that the platform will ensure timely services for the people of Kenya.
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