Glovo has announced plans to invest another KSh10 billion in Kenya by 2030 as the company expands its delivery and digital commerce business in the country.
The announcement was made during the opening of Glovo’s new Nairobi headquarters on Thursday, an event attended by Trade Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui and other government officials.
The company said the investment will go into growing its operations, improving technology systems, and creating more opportunities for businesses and young people using the platform.
Glovo has seen rapid growth in Kenya over the past year, with orders on the app rising by 40 per cent by the end of 2025.
The company currently operates in 12 towns and cities across Kenya and works with more than 6,000 businesses. It also supports about 2,200 riders every day.
Since entering the Kenyan market in 2019, Glovo says it has helped local businesses generate more than KSh20 billion through sales made on the platform. The company added that about 80 per cent of that money has gone to small and medium-sized businesses.
The new Nairobi office will also act as part of Glovo’s African operations hub and currently employs more than 600 young Kenyans.
Speaking during the launch, Kinyanjui said the investment showed that international technology companies still see Kenya as an important business destination.
“This investment is a strong sign of confidence in Kenya’s digital economy and the innovation of our young people,” he said.
He noted that digital platforms are helping small businesses reach more customers and grow faster.
Glovo Co-founder Sacha Michaud said Kenya has become one of the company’s key markets in Africa.
“Thousands of businesses are now using Glovo to reach customers, while many riders and young professionals continue to earn income through the platform,” he said.
Michaud added that the company plans to increase the number of employees working at its Nairobi hub from 600 to 1,200 within the next two years.
Glovo Kenya Managing Director Caroline Mutuku said the company would continue investing in local talent, partnerships, and technology as demand for online delivery services continues to grow.
“The opening of this office reflects the growth we have seen in Kenya and our long-term plans for the market,” she said.
Kenya has continued to attract major technology companies because of its growing digital economy, high mobile money use, and young population.
With operations now spreading beyond Nairobi into towns such as Mombasa and Nakuru, Glovo says it wants to continue supporting small businesses, creating jobs, and making digital services more accessible across the country.
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