Sinotruk Kenya Limited has partnered with local assembler Kenya Vehicle Manufacturers (KVM) to begin local assembly of its commercial vehicles, a move aimed at meeting the surging demand in the Kenyan market and reducing delivery times.

• The collaboration was announced on September 22, 2025, and is a direct response to Sinotruk's rapidly growing popularity.
• KVM, majority-owned by CFAO Mobility Kenya, is a veteran assembler with decades of experience, currently assembling for over 13 other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• This partnership is expected to improve product availability, enhance after-sales support, and contribute to Kenya's industrial development, according to Zhao Hua, Sinotruk International Vice President.

Bolt is expanding its parcel delivery service, Bolt Send, to Mombasa and Kakamega, leveraging its existing ride-hailing infrastructure to capitalize on Kenya's booming e-commerce market.

• The expansion targets Kenya's e-commerce revenue, projected to reach $922 million (Sh119.2 billion) in 2025 and $1.08 billion (Sh140.5 billion) by 2029.

• Bolt Kenya's Country Manager, Dimmy Kanyankole, highlights the service's aim to make last-mile delivery as seamless as booking a ride.

• Kenya ranks as the continent’s third-largest e-commerce market, fueled by widespread smartphone adoption and 91% mobile money penetration.

Bolt has officially launched Bolt Send, its parcel delivery service, in Kenya, offering a faster, more affordable, and fully trackable solution for sending and receiving goods. This new service allows users to request deliveries through the existing Bolt app, with parcels handled by vetted driver-partners.

• The service is initially rolling out in Nairobi with plans for expansion to other cities.
• Dimmy Kanyankole, General Manager, Rides, Bolt stated the service aims to meet the demand of Kenya's expanding e-commerce and logistics sectors.
• The initiative is expected to strengthen last-mile logistics and create new earning opportunities for Bolt's driver-partners.