In Kenya, you can’t miss a Glovo rider zooming through any busy city streets. Glovo is an on-demand delivery platform operating in Kenya and many other countries worldwide.

Glovo’s business model is enhancing customer convenience by offering doorstep delivery services for everything from food and groceries to other essential items.

Glovo operates in several cities and counties including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Eldoret, Thika, Ruiru, and Kikuyu, among others.

You can sign up as a Glovo rider, whose main job description is delivering various items to customers, ensuring timely and reliable service.

This job not only provides a source of income but also requires maintaining the good condition of the products during delivery.

In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps and requirements to become a Glovo Rider in Kenya.

Requirements to become a Glovo Rider in Kenya

1. Must be at least 18 years old and have a valid ID card
2. Must own a bicycle/motorbike/car in good condition that will be used to deliver goods to customers.
3. Should have a driver’s license and relevant documentation if you plan to use a motorcycle/car for delivery.
4. Must own a smartphone and have installed Glovo App to manage orders
5. Must have a valid bank account

Registering as a Glovo Rider in Kenya

Becoming a Glovo rider is a pretty straightforward process.

1. Visit the Glovo website or download the Glovo Courier App on App Store/Google Playstore. In the app, create an account/sign in first before proceeding to make a job application.
2. Fill in the required personal information and contact details to sign up as a Glovo rider. Make sure to double-check all details for accuracy before submitting.
3. Submit the necessary documents for verification, such as your ID card and driver’s license.
4. Wait for an approval email or message after the company completes the background checks.
5. If successful, get an isothermal backpack and familiarize yourself with the Glovo Couriers App
6. Begin your job as a Glovo rider.

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Payment

According to Glovo, the money a rider earns depends on several factors. They include:

• Base Rate – For every order, there is a fixed base rate that depends on the city.
• Kilometres Covered – The more kilometres covered, the more a rider earns
• Waiting time – After 5 minutes of waiting for a product in store, you will receive a fixed amount of money per minute
• Extra Address – If the customer changes address after the order has been issued and accepted, an extra payment will be made for compensation
• Variable economic promotion
• Rainy days – An extra payment will be automatically activated if it starts raining while en route for delivery
• Delivery challenges undertaken

Riders can set their own schedules, giving them the flexibility to work when it suits them. On average, riders earn between Sh. 25,000 and Sh. 40,000 per month.