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May 12
2026

Bolt Hikes Kenya Fares by 6% as Drivers Struggle With Rising Fuel and Living Costs

By Ayodeji Adegboyega

The company said the fare adjustment followed sustained complaints from drivers over rising operating costs, particularly after Kenya’s latest fuel price review pushed petrol prices in Nairobi close to KES 200 ($1.53) per litre.

Photo courtesy of Daniel Foster.

Source: Business Insider Africa (link opens in a new window)

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