Senators are pushing for the automation of the issuance of certificates of good conduct so as to spare citizens the need to travel for kilometres to apply or renew police clearance certificates known as Certificate of Good Conduct.
Muranga Senator Joe Nyutu, who initiated the move, said that many citizens are forced to travel long distances to application and fingerprint centres to get the crucial documents, which should not be the case with the advanced technology in the country.
Nyutu said there was a need to incorporate advanced technologies such as biometric fingerprint recognition to enhance accuracy, security, and expediency in verifying an individual's record, instead of requiring them to be there physically as it is currently. "The National Police Service Commission, in partnership with the Ministry of Interior, should develop and implement an automated good conduct certification system designed to streamline the issuance, renewal, and verification of certificates of good conduct," said Nyutu.
The Muranga Senator said that a Certificate of Good Conduct is a major requirement for Kenyan citizens in accessing employment, business opportunities, and in some instances, financial services with financial institutions in Kenya, and should be easily available.
