Glovo says it will invest about $77 million in Kenya by 2030 and has opened a new Nairobi headquarters to run more African digital operations.
Glovo says it will put more money into Kenya over the next few years, with a target of about $77 million in added investment by 2030. The announcement came alongside the opening of its new Nairobi headquarters, which Glovo will use as a hub for its digital operations across Africa.
The company says demand is growing. Glovo reported that orders in Kenya grew 40% in 2025, a sign that more consumers are getting used to app-based delivery.
Glovo currently operates in 12 towns and cities in Kenya. It works with more than 6,000 merchants. It also says around 2,200 riders are active on the platform daily, supported by over 600 employees.
Glovo plans to double its employee headcount to 1,200 over the next two years. It did not break down exactly how the KES 10 billion will be allocated, but the HQ launch suggests a focus on scaling operations and regional coordination.
Glovo’s Kenya push shows how delivery apps are shifting from food-only to broader “commerce logistics”. That means one app that helps move groceries, pharmacy items, parcels, and other retail orders, not just restaurant meals.
This matters because food delivery can be hard to make profitable. Costs are high, competition is tight, and many users order only occasionally. Groceries and household essentials can drive more frequent orders, which can improve unit economics, meaning the revenue and costs per delivery.
Kenya’s mobile money rails also make delivery easier to scale. Services like M-PESA reduce cash handling and failed payments. Glovo also says it has adapted to informal addressing in cities, which is often a hidden blocker for last-mile delivery.
Finally, the expansion could increase jobs and earning opportunities for riders and small merchants, especially younger workers, as the platform expands beyond Nairobi.
Primary Source: Technext
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