Glovo, a leading technology platform operating across Europe, Central Asia, and Africa, hosted the 7th edition of the Glovo Academy in Nairobi on Wednesday 18th March 2026. Since its launch in 2023, the Glovo Academy has served as a vital bridge for small and medium businesses (SMBs) looking to succeed in a digital world where a lack of specialized knowledge often stalls growth. Because SMBs make up over 85% of Glovo’s partner base, the company views their training and success as essential to its own mission.
The program is designed to transform high-growth potential businesses by giving them the tools to increase visibility and boost revenue. For many small partners who operate without a dedicated Account Manager, the Academy provides a rare and vital space to connect directly with Glovo’s local teams. This “Local Connection” enables Glovo to understand the daily realities of these businesses while building lasting relationships that help them thrive on the platform.
“With this 7th edition, we’re moving past the basics of just using an app. We want to give our partners the confidence to lead in a digital-first market,” said Yvonne Muthoka, SMBs & Glovo Academy Lead for Glovo Kenya. “Business ownership can often feel isolating, so we’ve built the Academy to be more than a training program—it’s a community. By sharing our growth tools and simplifying the Glovo ecosystem, we are helping our partners use our full suite of technology to drive the kind of rapid, scalable growth that changes lives and strengthens our local economy.”
A key highlight of the training was a deep dive into Godroid features. Through a live walkthrough, business owners explored the features that often feel out of reach: real-time analytics, performance tracking, and order insights. By mastering these growth tools, partners learned how to manage their own digital campaigns and use data to understand exactly what their customers want, turning their devices into powerful command centers for their operations.
The day also featured a dedicated networking space where partners shared their common pains and exchanged best practices. By learning from peers’ “Inspiration” success stories who have scaled on the platform, participants walked away with a clear roadmap for their own business expansion.
Margaret Gatiba, a representative from Tibbz Restaurant, a local restaurant partner, shared how the program has changed their daily business approach. They noted that the Glovo Academy helped them stop just reacting to daily problems and start thinking and operating more strategically about the future. By cleaning up their digital presence and making their delivery process smoother, their team is now operating with a level of focus and confidence that was missing before they joined the Glovo community.
Ultimately, Glovo Academy proves that while technology is the tool, people and their stories are what drive true success. By combining short-term operational gains with long-term strategic support, Glovo continues to strengthen Nairobi’s food sector and empower the entrepreneurs who serve as its backbone.
