In Summary
- 100 drivers on bolt have benefited from a financial literacy training provided by Absa Bank Kenya.
- This is part of a financial literacy training series targeting cities such as Mombasa, designed to equip drivers with practical money management skills.
- Elizabeth Irungu, Head, Absa Asset Management Limited, noted that financial literacy is key to driving financial independence in the gig work ecosystem, including those in the transport sector.
One hundred Bolt drivers have benefited from a financial literacy training provided by Absa Bank Kenya, aimed at promoting the financial stability and independence of the drivers.
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Speaking during the financial literacy workshop in Nairobi on Thursday, Elizabeth Irungu, Head, Absa Asset Management Limited, noted that, financial literacy is key to driving financial independence in the gig work ecosystem, including those in the transport sector.
“To impact the consumer and empower Africa’s tomorrow together, one story at a time, we believe financial inclusion must start with knowledge and the right strategic stakeholders and that is why we are working in collaboration with Bolt to promote a healthy discipline towards money and support the drivers’ ambitions and their growth stories,” Ms Irungu said.
According to the organizers, this is part of a financial literacy training series targeting cities such as Mombasa, designed to equip drivers with practical money management skills, including budgeting, saving, and daily cash flow planning. This initiative aims to help drivers stay cash-positive and build financial resilience.
On his part, Bolt General Manager, Kenya and Tanzania, Dimmy Kanyankole, explained that, Bolt’s collaboration with Absa Bank Kenya is part of the ongoing efforts to provide financial literacy training that helps driver-partners improve their financial planning and decision-making.
“Drivers are the backbone of our platform and empowering them with real-world financial knowledge is key to their long-term success,”Mr. Kanyankole.
This initiative is part of Bolt’s broader commitment to delivering value beyond earnings,from welfare support to vehicle financing and financial literacy, as Bolt continues to explore meaningful ways to uplift and support its driver community.
