E-commerce boom lifts couriers as postal services decline
Data from the Communications Authority of Kenya shows domestic courier parcel volumes rose 14.1 percent to 3.9 million, driven by e-commerce growth, food delivery platforms, and increased reliance on last-mile delivery. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Kenya's booming e-commerce sector is fueling growth for private courier firms while traditional postal services experience a decline.
- Domestic courier parcel volumes surged by 14.1 percent to 3.9 million.
- The Communications Authority of Kenya reported these shifts.
- Consumers and businesses are opting for faster, trackable, and more reliable courier services in the digital economy.
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