Glovo, a leading multi-category technology platform operating across Europe, Central Asia and Africa, has officially inaugurated its new corporate headquarters in Nairobi, a landmark investment that signals the company’s deepening commitment to Kenya’s digital economy. The launch, held in Nairobi, was graced by Cabinet Secretary for Investment, Trade and Industry, Hon. Lee Kinyanjui, as Chief Guest, underscoring the strategic importance of the occasion at the highest levels of government.
The inauguration coincides with a significant announcement: looking to 2030, Glovo will invest an additional KSh 10 billion in Kenya, reinforcing its long-term confidence in the country as one of its most dynamic and fastest-growing markets globally. This commitment builds on Glovo’s track record of impact, having already contributed KSh 9 billion to Kenya’s GDP in 2025 alone and generating over KSh 20 billion for local businesses since entering the market in 2019, 80% of which has flowed to small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs).
The new headquarters comes on the back of an extraordinary year for Kenya’s on-demand sector. Glovo recorded a 40% year-on-year increase in orders by the end of 2025, an all-time high that reflects the surging appetite for digital commerce across the country. Today, Glovo is present in 12 cities and towns, supporting over 6,000 merchants and 2,200 active riders daily. The new Nairobi office is home to over 600 young Kenyans, and forms part of Glovo’s African digital hub, a centre of excellence for talent, technology and operations that serves the broader continent.
Delivering the keynote address, Cabinet Secretary Hon. Lee Kinyanjui affirmed the government’s support for digital investment in Kenya:
“This investment is a strong vote of confidence in Kenya’s growing digital economy, the innovation of our young people, and Nairobi’s position as a leading technology and business hub on the continent. Digital platforms are changing how economies function — lowering traditional barriers to entry and enabling even small enterprises to access formal and scalable markets. In Kenya, this transformation is already delivering measurable economic value.”
CS Lee Kinyanjui highlighted the broader economic significance of Glovo’s presence, noting the platform’s contribution to the 15.6% growth in Kenya’s Accommodation and Food Service sector and 4.8% growth in the ICT sector, as captured in the 2026 Economic Survey Report. He also noted that 75% of Glovo’s economic impact flows directly to local businesses, reinforcing the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
On his part, Sacha Michaud, Co-founder and Vice-President of Global Affairs at Glovo, spoke about the scale and depth of the company’s footprint in Kenya. “Throughout 12 cities, thousands of local merchants have digitized their storefronts with Glovo, while thousands of riders navigate the streets of Nairobi, Mombasa and Nakuru every day. Over 600 young people work in this office and throughout our African digital hub, based here in this country. In the next two years, we will double this to 1,200.”
Caroline Mutuku, MD, Glovo Kenya, spoke to the significance of the new space in Glovo’s growth journey. “The opening of our new office reflects both the incredible growth we have seen and our long-term commitment to investing in local talent, technology, and partnerships that drive real impact. We are building a stronger ecosystem for partners, creating opportunities for young Kenyans, and delivering even greater convenience for customers across the country.”
The event drew significant representation from government and diplomatic circles, reflecting the broad national and international interest in Kenya’s digital economy. Joining CS Kinyanjui were Hon. Allan Chesang, Chair of Senate’s ICT Committee, Mr. Alphonce Kanunga, Secretary for Telecommunications and Postal Services, Hon. Mercy Wanjau, Secretary to the Cabinet, Mr. John Mwendwa, CEO of Invest Kenya, Ambassador Philip Thigo, Special Envoy on Technology for H.E the President of the Republic of Kenya and the Spanish Ambassador to Kenya, H.E Jaime Moreno Bau. Their presence underscored the strategic importance of Glovo’s expansion to both Kenya’s economic agenda and its international trade and investment partnerships.
As Kenya cements its status as Africa’s Silicon Savannah, with a GDP of approximately KSh 17.5 trillion and a tech-savvy, youthful population, Glovo’s KSh 10 billion investment pledge positions the platform as a long-term partner in the country’s digital transformation story. With between 80 and 90 percent of platform participants being young people, Glovo’s model directly supports income generation, enterprise development, and the expansion of digital opportunity beyond Nairobi into secondary cities such as Nakuru and Mombasa.
Looking to 2030, Glovo remains committed to building the largest digital marketplace in Kenya, together with its partners, merchants, riders, and customers and to powering a “yellow future” that is inclusive, innovative, and deeply rooted in local opportunity.
