Bolt Market, the grocery delivery arm of Bolt, has taken Kenya’s shopping scene by storm, recording a staggering 300 per cent growth in orders since its December 2024 launch.

In less than a year, Kenyans have embraced the service as part of their weekly routines, ordering everything from fresh produce to pantry staples at the tap of a button.

With an average delivery times of just over 15 minutes, Bolt Market is now one of the fastest and most reliable grocery delivery services in the country.

What’s driving the surge?

• A wide range of over 3,500 curated products, from big retail chains to local stores.

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• Growing demand for doorstep delivery.

• Bolt’s investment in a vast courier fleet to keep deliveries fast and affordable.

Bolt Food General Manager Edgar Kitur expressed enthusiasm about the fast growth saying the reception of Bolt Market had exceeded the company’s expectations.

“Kenyans want affordability without sacrificing convenience, and Bolt Market delivers exactly that,” said Kitur.

He added: “The rapid growth since launch confirms we are solving a real need.”

He said the Bolt Market intends to expand coverage to more towns and neighbourhoods, to ensure even more people can access “seamless, cost-friendly grocery delivery.”

Bolt Market plans to expand nationwide by the end of 2025, connecting even more households to affordable shopping while supporting the retail ecosystem in Kenya.

With its remarkable growth in the past nine months, Bolt Market is significantly shaping the future of urban convenience in Kenya.