# Glovo Reports 40% Kenya Order Growth and Sh10 Billion Investment Plan

> Glovo recorded a 40% rise in Kenya orders and plans to invest Sh10 billion by 2030, with over 2,200 riders and 6,000 merchants on its platform.

- Published: 2026-10-24T07:09:12+00:00
- Section: Expansion
- Author: News Desk
- URL: https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-24/glovo-kenya-orders-growth-investment
- Source: [TechTrendsKE](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/24/glovo-kenya-orders-jump-40pc-as-quick-commerce-gains-ground/)

## Key takeaways

- Glovo reported a 40% rise in orders in Kenya last year, with more than 2,200 riders and 6,000 merchants.
- Businesses on the platform have generated more than Sh20 billion in sales since 2019, with about 80% going to SMEs.
- Glovo plans to invest Sh10 billion in Kenya by 2030 to expand beyond Nairobi.

[Glovo](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00007j9/glovo) recorded a 40 per cent rise in orders in Kenya last year, the delivery platform said at its inaugural Future of Commerce Summit in Nairobi on October 22, 2026. The Spanish-founded company operates in 12 towns and cities in Kenya, with more than 6,000 merchants and over 2,200 riders active daily, according to [TechTrendsKE](https://techtrendske.co.ke/2026/10/24/glovo-kenya-orders-jump-40pc-as-quick-commerce-gains-ground/).

## Glovo's Kenya Growth and AI Push

Businesses on the platform have generated more than Sh20 billion in sales since Glovo entered Kenya in 2019, with about 80 per cent of that value going to small and medium-sized enterprises. Glovo is betting on artificial intelligence to drive the next phase of growth. Its in-app AI assistant integrates language models such as ChatGPT and Claude, letting users type what they want in plain language instead of scrolling through menus.

"The way Kenyans shop is changing, and businesses must adapt to these new consumer expectations," said Caroline Mutuku, Glovo's country managing director for Kenya. "Today, a customer wants convenience, choice, and the ability to access everyday products seamlessly without necessarily visiting a physical store," she said.

The firm says the shift is also opening the platform to non-food brands. Consumer electronics maker [Oraimo](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007qft/oraimo) has seen stronger visibility through Glovo's search tools. "It is no longer just about traditional retail; it is about meeting the modern consumer exactly where they are in the digital space, on demand," said Saixu Fan, regional manager at Oraimo. Oraimo, a Transsion subsidiary, entered Brazil with about 50 smart accessories, targeting a 20% market share in five to ten years, Neofeed reported on September 23, 2026.

## Glovo's Kenya Investment Plan

Glovo announced a KES 10 billion (~$77 million) investment plan for Kenya through 2030 and opened a new Nairobi headquarters as its Africa digital operations hub, according to [akta.pro company records](https://akta.pro/company-data). The company operates in more than 23 markets and has processed over 1 billion orders in 10 years of operation, the same records show. Glovo's total funding stands at $1.2 billion, with its last round a 2021-03 series F of $527.7 million led by Lugard Road Capital and Luxor Capital Group.

## Earlier Glovo Expansion Moves

Glovo trained 50 entrepreneurs in Nakuru on digital marketing and operational efficiency as part of its 2026 Partner Academy, generating over $1 million in partner sales in Nakuru in 2025 with 110 active merchants, TechTrendsKE reported in October 2026. Glovo appointed Reni Onafeko as its Country Managing Director for Nigeria, replacing Lamide Akinola, after delivering 38 million items in Nigeria over the past year, TechCabal reported in October 2026. Glovo reaffirmed its commitment to Nigeria, having invested over N54 billion since 2021 and delivered more than 40 million items, Thenationonlineng reported in October 2026.

## What Comes Next for Glovo Kenya

Glovo committed earlier this year to invest a further Sh10 billion in Kenya by 2030 to expand into more towns beyond Nairobi. The Nairobi summit follows a similar event in Lagos, Nigeria, in April.

## Companies in this story

- [Glovo company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/00007j9/glovo) · website: http://www.glovoapp.com
- [Oraimo company profile](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0007qft/oraimo) · website: https://www.oraimo.com

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