Biometric Access Control Kenya

Biometric and attendance systems: quick answers

How much does a biometric attendance machine cost in Kenya?

Fingerprint attendance machines start from about KES 6,600, ZKTeco models from about KES 8,000 and face attendance machines from about KES 14,400 for the equipment.

Fingerprint or face recognition: which should I use?

Face recognition is faster and works when hands are dirty or wet. Fingerprint is cheaper and fine for offices. Many sites use both on the same door.

Who installs biometric systems in Nairobi?

Qyvea Limited installs biometric attendance and door access for schools, offices, factories and estates, and connects them to payroll reports.

Qyvea Limited supplies and installs across Kenya from Nairobi. Equipment is delivered to your site, and installation is booked after a site assessment.

How biometric attendance works, and what you need

A biometric terminal checks a fingerprint, face or card, records who and when, and sends the record to software that builds the attendance and payroll reports. It can also open a door.

How it works, step by step

Employee

Terminal

Network

4Attendance software

5Reports and payroll

What a complete solution includes

Biometric terminal

Reads fingerprint, face or card and records the time.

Tip: Face terminals are faster and hygienic. Fingerprint suits dry, clean hands but struggles with worn fingers.

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Attendance software

Turns punches into shifts, lateness, overtime and payroll reports.

Tip: Choose software that exports to your payroll file format.

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Network switch and cabling

Connects each terminal to the server or cloud.

Tip: Use PoE terminals where possible, so one cable does power and data.

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Door lock (optional)

Lets the same terminal open a door.

Tip: Use it on staff entrances to stop buddy punching and unauthorised entry.

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Power supply and UPS

Keeps terminals and time accurate during power cuts.

Tip: Time drift is a common cause of disputed records.

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What decides the design

Count employees and entrances. One terminal per 50 to 80 people per entrance avoids queues.
Decide the method: fingerprint, face, card, or a mix.
Plan how data reaches the software: local server, cloud, or USB export.
Define shifts and rules before installation so the software is set up once.

Common mistakes to avoid

One terminal for a whole factory shift change. People queue and give up.
Letting staff share cards instead of using their face or finger.
No power backup, so records are lost.
No clear policy on data privacy and how long records are kept.

For installers: what to source

Building this for a client? Use these lists as a starting bill of materials. We supply every part and deliver to your site anywhere in Kenya. Ask for trade support on WhatsApp.

Single entrance

1 x face or fingerprint terminal
Power supply or PoE
Network cable and a switch port
Attendance software licence
Door lock and exit button (optional)
UPS

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Biometric and keypad access terminals fitted at building entrances and tested on site.

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Biometric Access Control Kenya

Biometric and attendance systems: quick answers

How much does a biometric attendance machine cost in Kenya?

Fingerprint or face recognition: which should I use?

Who installs biometric systems in Nairobi?

How biometric attendance works, and what you need

How it works, step by step