Also known as: Bolt Kenya · Bolt Send · Bolt Food
Bolt — ride-hailing and delivery platform operating in Kenya, recently expanded Bolt Plus subscription service and increased fares amid fuel costs.
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sponsored content Bolt unveils Bolt Plus in Kenya giving subscribers priority benefits on rides, food delivery #AD By Sponsored October 15, 2026 03:26 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Food partners from Naiv …
Bolt unveils Bolt Plus in Kenya giving subscribers priority benefits on rides, food delivery #ADCitizen Digital
Bolt Kenya recognises top performing drivers for their contribution during Customer Service Week #AD By Citizen Reporter October 09, 2026 04:36 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter From left: Arthur Gacharia, Se …
Bolt Kenya recognises top performing drivers for their contribution during Customer Service Week #ADThe Standard
… His mother, Peris Esendi, said he last heard from Emodia, who worked through the Bolt and Uber platforms, on the evening he disappeared.“I am looking for my son who got lost on August 18, 2026. …
Family seeks answers after Uber driver goes missingThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeOnline taxi-hailing company Bolt has won a legal battle against the Government over regulations governing the ride-hailing industry, after a Nairobi High Court struck down rules that imposed an 18 per cent commission cap. …
Bolt, beats government in a clash in court over commission caps, license rulesCitizen Digital
… In March, hundreds of drivers in Lagos went on a three-day strike over low fares and high commissions, logging off platforms including Uber, Bolt, and inDrive.
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effectThe Standard
… Competing apps such as Bolt and InDrive also operate in Nigeria.As of Wednesday afternoon, users could still book rides on the Uber app, an AFP reporter observed. …
Uber abruptly halts business in Nigeria, UgandaCitizen Digital
Bolt Send expands to motorbikes in Mombasa as demand for faster deliveries grows By Citizen Reporter August 20, 2026 03:58 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Bolt, the leading on-demand mobil …
Bolt Send expands to motorbikes in Mombasa as demand for faster deliveries growsCitizen Digital
… This comes as Kenya is advancing a minimum fare policy for digital ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt to guarantee higher base compensation for drivers facing high fuel and maintenance costs. …
Economic pressures force Nairobi households to slash expenses - surveyThe Standard
… They are popular as first cars and taxis.One clear indicator of the state of the economy is the number of taxi drivers, whether Uber, Bolt, or normal taxis. …
Here's the hustlers' response to economic hard timesThe Standard
… The same script played out in ride-hailing: drivers borrowed Uber- and Bolt-compliant cars through bank and fintech schemes, the platforms then flooded the roads and resulted in cut fares, and the auction yards filled with repossessed taxis. …
How digital data has birthed problematic loansBolt unveiled Bolt Plus, a subscription service offering customers 10% cashback on rides, free delivery on eligible orders, priority driver matching, and three free ride cancellations monthly, starting at Ksh.280 a month or Ksh.899 annually, with an introductory rate of Ksh.119 per month for the first six months.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bolt unveiled Bolt Plus, a subscription service offering customers 10% cashback on rides, free delivery on eligible orders, priority driver matching, and three free ride cancellations monthly, starting at Ksh.280 a month or Ksh.899 annually, with an introductory rate of Ksh.119 per month for the first six months.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Bolt Kenya is recognising its top-performing drivers across Nairobi and Mombasa for their commitment to serving riders. The recognised drivers, who have each spent at least six months on the platform, will receive practical support including fuel and vehicle service vouchers, tyres, and other rewards.
9 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Keith Memo Emodia, a 35-year-old Uber and Bolt driver in Kahawa West, has been missing since August 18, 2026. His family says they have reported the disappearance to the DCI but have received no updates on the investigation.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Nairobi High Court has struck down NTSA regulations that imposed an 18 per cent commission cap on ride-hailing companies, ruling the rules procedurally defective and unconstitutional because they were changed without public participation. The court ruled that commission rates should instead be determined through negotiations between contracting parties, and faulted the government for imposing regulations on digital platforms while exempting traditional taxi operators.
15 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uber has announced the shutdown of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026, following a thorough review of the two markets. The company said the decision is limited to these two countries and does not signal a broader withdrawal from Africa.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ride-hailing company Uber announced Wednesday it was halting business in Nigeria and Uganda, effective immediately, citing a thorough review of its business. The company's exit from Nigeria comes as drivers face economic hardship amid a cost of living crisis in the country.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
Bolt, an on-demand mobility platform, is expanding its Bolt Send parcel delivery service in Mombasa to include motorbikes alongside cars, addressing demand for faster delivery of small parcels across the city.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA survey found that 81% of Nairobi households have reduced expenses due to economic pressures, with 62% citing household financial pressure as forcing compromises on transport, fuel, food and education. The cuts disproportionately affected adults aged 35 and above (91%) and females (84%).
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The article observes that amid economic difficulties, Kenyans are adapting through increased use of small, fuel-efficient cars and taxi-driving work, while simultaneously noting a paradox of growing inequality as high-end vehicles also proliferate on roads.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion piece argues that fintech lending—from high-interest instant-cash apps to asset-finance schemes for motorcycles and cars—employs predatory practices including hidden charges, public shaming via phonebook contact sharing, and unreasonable repayment terms, and warns that these "loans from hell" prey on vulnerable borrowers.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Ride-hailing company Bolt has dismissed as false a document circulating on social media claiming the company plans to cease operations in Kenya effective June 8, 2026, saying the document is a fabrication not originating from the company or its authorized representatives and reaffirming its commitment to serving customers and driver-partners in the country.
2 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Hundreds of Kenyans improvised difficult and dangerous ways to reach work on Monday after a nationwide matatu strike halted public transport, with commuters walking for hours, using overcrowded trains, paying inflated boda boda fares, or riding on trucks amid a crisis driven by rising fuel prices.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Ride-hailing platform Bolt has announced a 6% fare increase for Kenyan customers following sustained increases in fuel costs, with the adjustment intended to cushion drivers' rising operational expenses.
12 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →