Bolt Food has announced its entry into Kenya’s on-demand retail space through a partnership with Quickmart Supermarkets. The partnership, according to Bolt Food, will give customers access to more than 12,000 products delivered directly to their doorstep.
The service will be rolled out across more than 60 Quickmart stores, expanding Bolt Food’s offering beyond restaurant delivery and into everyday retail.
Customers can now use the Bolt Food app to order a wide range of items, including fresh food, wellness products, household goods, and beverages, with deliveries arriving within minutes.
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According to Bolt Food, the move reflects Bolt Food’s growing focus on becoming a multi-category platform that meets everyday customer needs in one place.
Ali Zaryab, Bolt Food General Manager for Kenya and Ghana, said the partnership supports the company’s long-term vision.
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“This partnership is a significant step in how we are evolving Bolt Food, from a food delivery service to a platform that supports everyday needs. By collaborating with trusted brands such as Quickmart, we’re making it easier for customers to shop conveniently, and for our partners to reach more households through digital channels. We’re also creating additional earning opportunities for our courier community,” stated Ali Zaryab.
He added that the company aims to strengthen its position as a reliable delivery platform while supporting businesses to grow through digital access.
By entering the high-frequency retail category, Bolt Food is expanding everyday use cases for its platform, increasing the frequency with which customers rely on the service for their daily needs.
Quickmart Expands Digital Reach as Demand for Convenient Shopping Grows
For Quickmart, the partnership provides an opportunity to expand its reach through digital channels and respond to growing demand for convenience-based shopping.
Speaking during the event, Betty Wamaitha, Chief Marketing Officer at Quickmart, said the collaboration comes at a significant time for the retailer.
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“As Quickmart celebrates 20 years of serving Kenyan households, this partnership with Bolt Food is a powerful step in delivering on our promise of convenience. By enabling customers to access Quickmart’s wide range of quality goods and services through on-demand delivery, we are making everyday shopping easier, faster, and more accessible.
We are predominantly starting with big cities, that is Nairobi and Mombasa.”
According to Wamaitha, Quickmart operates close to 70 stores nationwide, providing a strong network to support the rollout.
The partnership comes as Kenya’s digital economy continues to grow. According to the Bolt-Ipsos Gig Economy Report, the sector supports about 1.5 million workers and contributes over KSh 100 billion annually.
The report also shows that 53% of gig workers rely on platform-based work as their primary source of income, while 98% say their standard of living has improved.
Bolt Food says the new service will also create more income opportunities for delivery riders while helping businesses reach more customers.
The launch marks the start of Bolt Food’s expansion into retail, with plans to onboard additional partners and invest further in technology and operations to support the growth of digital commerce in Kenya.
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