Beyond Food Delivery: 10 Surprising Things Kenyans Are Ordering on Glovo
In the rapidly changing digital economy of Kenya, technology is revolutionizing the way people shop, have fun, and react to everyday emergencies. What started as a food delivery app has quietly evolved into so much more.
The rising trend is Glovo, a platform that brings customers, companies, and deliverers together, turning out to be “one-stop solutions” for city life. Glovo has long served as a meal-delivery platform similar to Food Panda, but it also gives people easy access to various essentials, both expected and unexpected, often delivering them within an hour.
Not to mention last-minute presents or home emergencies, the list below features 10 shocking kitchen essentials that Kenyans can now order via Glovo:
Instant gifts & fresh flowers
The forgotten anniversaries and impromptu celebrations also do not require a mad dash across town. The partnerships with local florists and the likes of Artcaffe Market allow one to order bouquets of flowers, chocolates, and gift hampers for delivery.
Board games and puzzles
Game nights do not have to be planned for anymore. With the availability of stores like Game Changer and Toy World, one can order board games, strategy and puzzle sets as and when they want, thus turning planning into an afterthought.
Inexpensive local kibanda meals
While Glovo was seen targeting upmarket food, it has launched a range of local meals that will be delivered to customers at a low price through programs like Kibanda Express. Local meals such as chapati ndengu, githeri, and ugali omena can be ordered.
Hardware tools on-demand
“From loose screws to late-night repairs, hardware emergencies can now be resolved from the couch.” This is thanks to the collaboration with other companies like Hurlingham Hardware, which provides access to tools like screwdrivers, pliers, and even duct tape and drilling accessories even when it is late.
Electronics and technology basics
Dropped earbuds and broken charging ports no longer mean a journey to the CBD. The tech marketplace is home to electronic suppliers of phones, cables, and power banks.
Cooking Gas Refills
Running out of gas during the middle of cooking is not a new experience in many Kenyan households. However, Glovo has recently introduced gas refills by ProGas, where heavy gas cylinders are delivered to the client’s doorstep. Personal care and beauty products Beauty emergencies are also included.
Retailers such as Linton’s Beauty World, Super Cosmetics, and Zaron allow customers to place orders for beauty, cosmetics, and grooming products just in time for last-minute engagements. Supermarket supermarket
What is Apart from small grocery errands, Glovo allows customers full access to major retailers such as Carrefour, Naivas, Quickmart, and Chandarana FoodPlus.
They can order the entire aisle or private labels at in-store pricing, which is later delivered to their homes. Pet supplies People are opting for the application instead of carrying heavy bags and goods.
This includes large bags of pet food and cat litter up to pet toys and accessories. Glovo does all the heavy lifting. Pharmacy and Wellness Basics Perhaps the most important aspect, however, is the healthcare basics component.
With the aid of partnerships with reputable chemists such as Goodlife Pharmacy, the aforementioned group of people has the ability to obtain over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, and basic first aid materials.
As Kenyan urban life becomes even more hectically busy, services like Glovo are reflecting the country’s dynamic and innovative character. Whether it is a tank of gas, a bouquet of flowers, or a pain killer, Glovo is reinventing convenience, a reminder that anything is now possible with just a few clicks of a finger.