Journey-hailing platform Bolt has dismissed widespread claims that it’s planning to exit the Kenyan market, terming the reviews as false and primarily based on a fraudulent doc circulating on-line.
In an announcement issued on Monday, the corporate mentioned it had recognized a pretend communication being shared throughout social media and messaging platforms, which alleged that Bolt would stop its operations in Kenya on June 8, 2026.
Bolt mentioned that the doc didn’t originate from the corporate or any of its licensed representatives.
“We want to categorically state that this doc is pretend and didn’t originate from Bolt Kenya or any of its authorised representatives,” the corporate mentioned.
Bolt reaffirmed that its operations in Kenya stay unaffected and that it continues to serve driver-partners and riders throughout the nation. The corporate added that it’s actively investigating the supply of the misinformation and should take motion towards these liable for its creation and distribution.
“We wish to reassure our neighborhood that Bolt continues to function usually in Kenya and stays centered on delivering secure, dependable, and progressive providers whereas creating financial alternatives throughout the nation,” the assertion added.
The corporate inspired stakeholders to depend on official communication channels, together with its web site, verified social media accounts, and the Bolt app.
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