Mwalimu National DT Sacco has partnered with NCBA Bank Kenya to unveil a digital payroll solution that promises to slash salary processing times from hours or even days to mere minutes.
The platform, branded Salo Xpress, was launched on Wednesday at Mwalimu Towers in Nairobi as part of the Sacco’s wider digital transformation agenda aimed at boosting efficiency, transparency, and access to funds for members.
The innovation comes at a time when organisations are increasingly demanding faster, real‑time financial services amid the growing adoption of digital banking solutions.
National Chairman Joel Gachari said the new system directly addresses frustrations that members have endured for years, with salaries often credited late at night or even in the early hours of the morning.
“For many years, members would receive their salaries as late as 3 a.m. Today we are unveiling a solution that changes that experience completely,” Mr. Gachari told participants at the launch.
Under the new arrangement, salaries will be credited almost instantly once employers submit payroll files, eliminating delays that previously stretched into hours or days.
Chief Executive Officer Kenneth Odhiambo described Salo Xpress as a milestone in the Sacco’s digital journey, noting that it responds to the changing needs of employers and institutions seeking speed, accuracy, and visibility in payroll administration.
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“By digitising and streamlining payroll processes, organisations can save time, reduce operational bottlenecks and access real‑time information for better decision‑making,” Mr. Odhiambo said.
The platform offers real‑time payroll tracking, automated salary processing, detailed reporting, and easier reconciliation, giving employers greater visibility and control over payroll operations.
NCBA Bank Kenya, which co‑developed the solution, said the initiative underscores the growing collaboration between banks and Saccos in modernising financial services.
Sankul Mandavia, NCBA’s Director of Corporate Banking, Liability Business, said the partnership demonstrates how technology can solve practical operational challenges while enhancing efficiency and customer experience.
For thousands of teachers and workers accustomed to waiting until midnight or dawn for their salaries, payday could now mean immediate access to money.
By Masaki Enock
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