Senate Unveils Biometric Attendance System to Boost Transparency

In a major step toward strengthening accountability, efficiency, and workplace transparency, the Liberian Senate has officially launched a biometric attendance system for all staffers. The new system was unveiled on Thursday, November 27, 2025, by President Pro Tempore of the Senate, Senator Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence, alongside Senator J. Gbleh-bo Brown, Chair on Rules, Order, and Administration. The introduction of the biometric sign-in and sign-out system marks a significant milestone in the Senate’s ongoing reform agenda under the leadership of Senator Karnga-Lawrence.

The reform seeks to modernize administrative processes, ensure greater oversight of staff performance, and foster a culture of integrity within the legislative branch. The biometric system, which utilizes facial recognition and fingerprint technology, replaces the traditional manual attendance recording method that has long posed challenges related to accuracy and accountability. With this modern digital platform, Senate staffers will now log their arrival and departure electronically, creating real-time, verifiable attendance records. According to Senate leaders, the implementation of this system is expected to drastically reduce time theft, curb habitual absenteeism, and enhance overall productivity. 

Supervisors will have immediate access to attendance data, enabling more efficient human resource management and automated verification processes. President Pro Tempore Karnga-Lawrence emphasized that this initiative is part of a broader push to transform the Senate into a more transparent and professionally run institution. She noted that the digitalization of administrative procedures is essential to strengthening public confidence in the Senate’s operations. “This biometric attendance system reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and modernization,” she said. “We are raising the standards of professionalism within the Senate, and this technology provides the accuracy and reliability needed to ensure that all staff are meeting their responsibilities.” 

For his part, Senator Brown highlighted that the Rules, Order, and Administration Committee will closely monitor the system’s implementation to ensure smooth operation and adherence to compliance requirements. He added that this reform serves as a model for how technology can be leveraged across government institutions to improve service delivery. Staffers have welcomed the new system, expressing optimism that it will create a fair, consistent, and efficient work environment. Many believe the introduction of biometrics will help streamline processes and provide a clear record of staff commitment and performance. The launch of the biometric attendance system demonstrates the Senate’s commitment to adopting modern governance practices and sets a new benchmark for administrative accountability within Liberia’s public sector.