The Postal Corporation of Kenya (Posta) is shutting down 125 of its post offices as part of a Sh1 billion cost-cutting initiative to achieve profitability.

• 125 out of 625 post offices are being closed, a reduction of about 20%.
• The Postmaster-General and Posta Chief Executive Officer, John Tanui, stated this is to redirect capital towards e-commerce and courier services.
• The closures will affect all regions in Kenya, with some branches being converted into fulfilment hubs.