Uber, Bolt, Glovo get higher permit fees for delivery services

Uber Eats food delivery guy delivering food to customers using his bicycle in this photo taken on July 8, 2022.

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Online delivery platforms such as Uber, Bolt, Glovo and Little will pay higher licence fees to operate in Kenya after the government introduced a new permit for the fast-growing service segment.

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has introduced a 10-year Courier Hailing Service Provider licence for the segment, separating the licensing requirements for digital delivery platforms from those of traditional courier operators.

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