--- title: "Attendance Systems for Factories in Kenya | Shift & Overtime Tracking | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/attendance-systems-for-factories-kenya description: "Attendance systems for factories in Kenya. Three-shift rotation, overtime rules, union compliance and multi-gate clock-in. Fingerprint and facial terminals. Nairobi-based." updated: 2026-10-09 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/attendance-systems-for-factories-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. # Attendance Systems for Factories in Kenya Staff attendance for Kenyan factories — three-shift rotation, night shift handling, overtime rules, union-compliant reporting and multi-gate clock-in for large workforces. ## Who installs attendance systems in Kenyan factories? [Qyvea Limited](https://qyvea.co.ke/) installs factory attendance systems across Kenya — for food processing, plastics, packaging, textiles, metal fabrication, assembly and milling plants. Factory attendance is different from office attendance: most of the workforce is on shift rotation, overtime is the norm rather than the exception, and payroll has to reconcile two or three shift populations against the same rules. Shift patterns ## Factory shift patterns we configure ### Three-shift rotation Day, evening and night shifts rotating weekly or fortnightly. Each worker's shift pattern applied automatically. ### Night shift A shift that crosses midnight. Attendance is calculated against the correct shift window, not the calendar day. ### 12-hour shifts Two-shift, 12-hour patterns for continuous production. Overtime begins after the configured shift ends. ### Split shifts Two working blocks within a day, with the gap treated as unpaid or paid as configured. ### Weekend & holiday shifts Saturday, Sunday and public holiday shifts with their own overtime rates. ### Rotating rest days Workers whose rest days change each week. The system knows who is off and who is on, per day. Overtime ## Overtime rules that match Kenyan labour practice - **Weekday overtime** — normal rate and 1.5x rate, calculated after the shift ends. - **Weekend overtime** — Saturday and Sunday rates, applied when a shift falls on those days. - **Public holiday overtime** — configured per the Kenyan public holiday calendar, at the rate the employer applies. - **Night allowance** — additional amount for hours worked between set night-time hours. - **Daily & weekly caps** — maximum overtime hours flagged for HR, so the factory can see when someone is over. Rates are configured during installation to match the factory's CBA (collective bargaining agreement) or its internal HR policy. Multi-gate ## Multi-gate clock-in for large factories - **Main gate** — the primary entry point. High-throughput terminals so shift changes are fast. - **Shift gates** — separate terminals at each production entrance, so workers clock in closest to where they work. - **Contractor gate** — for contractors and casual workers who need to be logged separately from permanent staff. - **Office entrance** — for admin and management staff on office hours, not shifts. - **Canteen & rest areas** — optional out/in tracking for lunch and break periods where the factory needs it. Process ## How a factory attendance project runs 1 ### Free site survey We meet HR and payroll, review shift patterns, overtime rules and workforce size. 2 ### Design & quote Terminal count and locations, software, shift rules and integration quoted. 3 ### Installation Terminals mounted at gates. Workers enrolled by department over a few days. 4 ### Handover & training HR and payroll teams trained on running reports and correcting exceptions. FAQ ## Common questions from factory HR Can one attendance system handle three factory shifts? Yes. Shift patterns (day, evening, night, rotating) are configured per employee or per department. The system applies the correct shift window to each worker's clock records, so overtime is calculated against the right shift. How is factory overtime calculated in Kenya? Overtime rules are configured during setup — normal, 1.5x, 2x, weekday, weekend and public holiday rates. The system applies the rules automatically to clock records so payroll does not recalculate by hand. Can the system handle workers clocking at multiple gates? Yes. Factories with separate shift gates, contractor gates and staff gates can have terminals at each one, all feeding the same attendance system. What about contractors and casual workers? Contractors and casual workers can be enrolled with an expiry date. Their credentials work for the period of their contract and stop automatically when it ends. Every entry is still logged for audit. How much does a factory attendance system cost in Kenya? Cost depends on workforce size, number of gate terminals, whether fingerprint or facial recognition is used, and whether integration with existing payroll is required. Qyvea provides a free site survey and itemised quote. ## Book a factory attendance survey Free meeting with HR and payroll, itemised quote, shift patterns modelled before you commit. [Call +254 113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%27d%20like%20an%20attendance%20quote%20for%20a%20factory.) Related ## Related Qyvea services [### Time Attendance Systems Shift, overtime and payroll tracking overview.](https://qyvea.co.ke/time-attendance-systems-kenya) [### Biometric Attendance Systems Fingerprint and facial clock-in methods.](https://qyvea.co.ke/biometric-attendance-systems-kenya) [### CCTV for Factories Factory CCTV for production and perimeter.](https://qyvea.co.ke/cctv-for-factories-kenya) [### System Integration Combine attendance data with access control and payroll systems.](https://qyvea.co.ke/system-integration) Chat with us — 30 min response --- **Qyvea Limited** · Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya (delivery only, no walk-in pickup) · serving all 47 counties Phone/WhatsApp: [+254 113 301 244](https://wa.me/254113301244) · Email: info@qyvea.co.ke · Shop: [qyvea.co.ke/products](https://qyvea.co.ke/products) · Facts: [qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts](https://qyvea.co.ke/qyvea-facts)