The study investigated recognition systems as a method of authentication for recognition of students in Mengo Senior secondary school. The objectives of the study where (1) To study/examine the recognition technologies used as a method of authentication by Mengo Senior School. (2) To determine the requirements for a new Recognition Technology as a method of authentication for Mengo Senior School (3) To design a facial Recognition Technology for the purpose of authentication in Mengo senior School. (4) To implement a working prototype of the facial Recognition Technology as a method of authentication for Mengo Senior School The methods used in data collection where structured questionnaires interviews. The findings of the study reveal that relevant knowledge and ideas generated and attained by the staff and students of Mengo senior secondary school. The study used C# programming language to develop the algorithms of the system. Visual Studio was also used to design interfaces and open CV libraries. Conclusions of the study where that the system was designed, tested and it was successful. The study recommended that in organizations, Backup systems should always be put place.

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