Bolt Market, the grocery delivery arm of mobility platform Bolt, has recorded 300% growth in orders since launching in December 2024.
The firm says this is due to rising demand for fast, affordable, and reliable grocery delivery in Kenya. Bolt Market promises average delivery times just over 15 minutes, and is standing against Glovo, GoBeba, UberEats and a number of other delivery platforms.
According to Edgar Kitur, General Manager of Bolt Food, “The reception of Bolt Market has exceeded our expectations. Kenyans want affordability without sacrificing convenience, and Bolt Market delivers exactly that. The rapid growth since launch confirms we are solving a real need. Looking ahead, our ambition is to expand coverage to more towns and neighbourhoods, ensuring even more people can access seamless, cost-friendly grocery delivery.”
Launched in December 2024, the grocery delivery service aimed at tapping into Kenya’s growing online on-demand grocery delivery for shopping, food and essentials and take on competitors UberEATS, Glovo, GoBEBA among others. The service is an extension of the Bolt Food app and allows customers to order food and make grocery delivery orders from 8:00 am to 11:00 pm as well as schedule their essentials and grocery delivery 24 hours in advance.
The platform allows users to order fresh produce, household essentials, and pantry staples with just a tap of a button. Kenya also has a rising demand for doorstep delivery, due to the expansion of retail partnerships to include both large retailers and local stores; giving customers access to a curated mix of over 3,500 products.
Bolt wants to expand Bolt Market’s delivery coverage into new towns nationwide by the end of 2025. By connecting households to both large chains and local merchants, the service is not only simplifying shopping but also supporting the growth of Kenya’s retail ecosystem.
Bolt Market underscores Bolt’s commitment to redefining urban convenience in Kenya, saving people time, money, and effort while shaping the future of how cities shop.