--- title: "Biometric Attendance System for Media Houses and Studios in Kenya | Qyvea" url: https://qyvea.co.ke/biometric-attendance-system-for-media-houses-kenya description: "Newsrooms run on early starts and late finishes. Why media houses and studios in Kenya need a biometric attendance system: what you stop losing, what you gain, and how Qyvea supplies and installs fingerprint and face attendance machines." updated: 2026-10-19 --- > Markdown copy of https://qyvea.co.ke/biometric-attendance-system-for-media-houses-kenya for AI assistants. Prices and stock change; check the live page. 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If two people can clock in for one, your payroll is a guess. Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that. **In this guide you will see:** - Irregular hours recorded exactly - Overtime calculated - Freelancers included for the days they work Quick answer Newsrooms run on early starts and late finishes. A biometric attendance system (also called a fingerprint attendance machine or time attendance system) records who arrived, and when, with their own finger or face. For media houses and studios, that means irregular hours recorded exactly, and overtime calculated. [Photo: George Prentzas / Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/photos/SRFG7iwktDk) Why this matters now ## Each pay period on paper records is another one you cannot check. ### If you wait - Colleagues clocking in for each other - Payroll built from paper and guesses - Disputes with no proof either way ### What you get - The person's own finger or face is the check - Reports ready for payroll - Fewer arguments at month end [ZKTeco K40 Fingerprint Time](/products/zkteco-k40-fingerprint-time-attendance-terminal-67 "ZKTeco K40 Fingerprint Time Attendance Terminal")[ZKTeco Mifare Cards](/products/zkteco-mifare-cards-11310 "ZKTeco Mifare Cards") [Get my free quote on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20read%20your%20guide%3A%20Biometric%20Attendance%20System%20for%20Media%20Houses%20and%20Studios.%20I%20want%20biometric%20attendance%20sorted.%20Can%20you%20help%3F)Reply usually within 30 minutes. Free site survey in Nairobi and nearby counties. Real products, live prices, in stock now ## Key takeaways - Irregular hours recorded exactly - Overtime calculated - Freelancers included for the days they work - Qyvea supplies, installs and trains your team. ## See how it works Staff arrive~at the terminalScan finger or face~one secondPunch recorded~name and timeReport ready~for payroll ## Why it matters **Important**: A newsroom does not keep office hours. Overtime and night pay are only fair if hours are recorded. A terminal at the door gives editors and HR the same facts. ## Before and after #### On paper or a basic clock Reporters and crews work irregular hours Overtime and night hours disputed Freelancers come and go #### With attendance terminals Irregular hours recorded exactly Overtime calculated Freelancers included for the days they work ## Where it goes **Tip**: Best spot: at the newsroom or studio entrance. ## In stock now ## Get a free survey **When to call a professional**: We survey your site for free, quote in writing, then supply, install, configure and train your team. See the [price guide](https://qyvea.co.ke/biometrics). Call [0113 301 244](tel:+254113301244) or [WhatsApp us](https://wa.me/254113301244?text=Hi%20Qyvea%2C%20I%20need%20help%20with%20a%20time%20attendance%20terminal). ## Frequently asked questions Can it handle irregular hours? Yes. Flexible shift rules fit newsroom schedules. Can it cover reporters in the field? A mobile app or terminal at the bureau can record them. Can freelancers be added? Yes, for the days they work. Do you deliver outside Nairobi? Yes. We deliver countrywide and survey Nairobi and the surrounding counties for free. What is a time attendance system? It is a terminal at the door plus software. Staff scan a finger, face or card, the terminal records who arrived and when, and the software totals hours, lateness and overtime for payroll. Can a terminal stop buddy punching? Yes. A finger or face belongs to one person, so nobody can clock in for a friend the way they can with a card, a PIN or a paper register. How long does installation take? One terminal is usually a few hours: mount, power, network, enrol staff and test. Larger sites take longer. ## Why customers choose Qyvea **Genuine brands**: Manufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box. **One team, start to finish**: The people who advise you also install and support it. **Fast answers**: WhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi. **Easy to buy**: Pay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000. **Risk taken off you**: 7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations. **Customers say so**: Rated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews. **Your next step takes one minute:** send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs. ## Related articles [Biometrics & Attendance · Guide Biometric Attendance System for Petrol Stations Pumps open when attendants arrive. 2 min read**READ FULL ARTICLE →**](https://qyvea.co.ke/biometric-attendance-system-for-petrol-stations-kenya)[Biometrics & Attendance · Guide What Is a Biometric Attendance System? 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