Bolt is marking 10 years of operations in Kenya and has announced it has incested over KSh19 billion in the country. The company says it connected over 8 million riders and has created income opportunities for more than 170,000 drivers and couriers since 2016.
Over the years, Bolt has expanded operations to 19 towns in 6 regions. These are Nairobi, the Coast, Western Kenya, Central and North Rift, and the Mt Kenya region.
Dimmy Kanyankole, Senior General Manager, Rides, East Africa, said: “Kenya is not a market we entered lightly, and after ten years, it is certainly not one we take for granted. Over the past decade, we have seen ride-hailing evolve from a new technology into an important source of income and economic opportunity for thousands of Kenyans. For many drivers, our platform has provided a way to earn, work with greater flexibility and participate in an increasingly digital economy. As we look to the next decade, our commitment is to continue investing in Kenya and expanding the opportunities that technology can create for drivers, businesses and communities across the country.”
Bolt’s ten-year milestone comes as gig work becomes an increasingly important part of Kenya’s labour market. The 2026 Bolt Kenya & Ipsos Gig Economy Report, released in March, estimates that the country’s gig economy now supports approximately 1.5 million workers and generates more than KSh130 billion (approximately US$1.2 billion) annually. The study also highlights the role ride-hailing plays in improving livelihoods. 98% of ride-hailing participants surveyed reported an improvement in their standard of living since joining the platform, with 54% describing the improvement as significant.
Over the past decade, Bolt has invested more than KSh19 billion in the Kenyan market, supporting technology infrastructure, driver support programmes, safety initiatives and expansion across the country.
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