Bolt and the Mombasa County Government have launched a programme to help 400 experienced delivery riders obtain formal licences through Kenya’s Recognition of Prior Learning framework, supporting greater compliance, road safety and professionalisation within the motorcycle delivery sector.
Under the programme, participating riders will complete 21 days of accredited training at a certified driving school before the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) issues licences based on demonstrated competency. The initiative is designed for riders who have practical experience but lack the formal qualifications required for licensing.
Bolt has committed KES 1.5 million to support training, licensing, compliance and the digitisation of transport businesses under a partnership formalised in January 2026.
The company will also share trip and demand data with the county government to support transport and infrastructure planning, including the potential placement of electric-vehicle charging points as Kenya expands its electric mobility ecosystem.
The initiative comes as Kenya’s motorcycle transport and delivery economy continues to grow. The country has more than 2 million boda-boda riders, although many face gaps in documentation and professional training.
By helping experienced riders convert practical skills into recognised qualifications, the programme seeks to improve access to formal licensing while supporting safer operations and employment opportunities for young people in Kenya’s growing app-based delivery economy.
