Approximately 50 Kenyan riders have been trained in Mombasa for what will improve welfare of courier entrepreneurs and combat rising road-safety crisis across the country.
The training, which was jointly conducted by Glovo Kenya and National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Mombasa County Inspectorate, and the National Police Service (traffic department), is expected to strengthen collaboration between the private sector and public authorities in promoting safer roads and responsible riding practices.
It provided riders with practical guidance on road safety, traffic regulations, hazard awareness, defensive riding and responsible road use, while creating an opportunity for riders to engage directly with the authorities responsible for road safety and enforcement.
Liz Wambua, Head of Operations, Glovo Kenya, says safety is not a once-off conversation, and that it is time to engage riders and road safety stakeholders to create a safer environment for couriers.
“Taking this training to Mombasa allows us to engage directly with riders on the ground, understand the realities they face on the road and equip them with practical knowledge that can support safer riding every day,” says Ms. Wambua.
Samuel Musumba, Head of Programs, NTSA, said the continued collaboration with Glovo was an important step in strengthening road safety awareness among riders.
“Road safety is a shared responsibility, and initiatives such as this provide an important opportunity to take safety education directly to riders,” says Musumba.
Beyond promoting safer riding practices, Glovo has implemented measures aimed at supporting riders’ wellbeing and financial security. In Kenya, riders operating through the platform benefit from personal accident insurance, reflecting Glovo’s approach to supporting riders both on and beyond the road.
“We encourage riders to apply the knowledge gained through these engagements and play their part in creating safer roads for all road users,” says Musumba.
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