Glovo to use Skaters to Make Deliveries in Nairobi’s CBD

In a new move to expand its distribution network within Nairobi’s central Business District (CBD), the Spanish delivery firm, Glovo, is set to use skaters to make deliveries to customers. This is as boda boda riders remains banned in the city’s CBD.

“This partnership with skaters is advised by significant increase in demand for our services from our customers within CBD. The move is also in line with Glovo’s profitable growth strategy,’’ said Glovo General Manager William Bentall.

However, the firm will continue using boda boda riders in other towns and city within the country.

Glovo entered the Kenyan market in January this year and has so far partnered with over 150 brands and franchises to deliver their goods. Some of the popular brands in their platform include Carrefour, Simbisa Africa and Artcaffe.

Through the platform, customers are able to order and pay for items such as food, groceries or gifts with a simple tap on their smartphone. Glovo then buys the items from its partner businesses and delivers to clients using independent couriers for a maximum delivery fee of Sh 100.