Nairobi, Kenya- Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku says the government is about to go digital in tracking public servants’ activities — and the countdown has already begun.
Speaking on Monday night during a KTN interview, Ruku revealed that a new online platform will be piloted in October before its full rollout later this year.
The system, currently under development by a team of digital specialists, will undergo testing by the end of October to confirm whether it meets government standards.
If it passes, the Ministry will forward it to the Cabinet for discussion and approval.
What the New System Will Do
According to Ruku, the platform is designed to keep tabs on day-to-day operations of government employees, including attendance, absenteeism, meetings, sick leave, and annual leave.
“As a government, we still do not have a platform that shows the exact number of employees in agencies, ministries, and state departments who are on leave at any given time,” Ruku explained.
He added that the system isn’t just about timekeeping — it’s also a weapon against corruption, particularly ghost workers.
“If you are not accountable for what you do on a day-to-day basis, this platform will catch up with you before the end of this year. We have to be accountable to the people of Kenya,” he warned.
Accountability, Timekeeping, and Service Delivery
The CS stressed that punctuality and accountability remain non-negotiable for all public servants. He said the platform will ensure that employees across ministries, commissions, and parastatals deliver timely and efficient services to Kenyans.
“We have to push the public servants to be at their work stations at the right time. The people of Kenya must see that those who are in charge are pushing the people who are supposed to work in the right direction,” Ruku said.
