The transaction, equivalent to about US$663,882, was disclosed in the company's financial accounts, according to reports published on November 11, 2026. Simbisa previously held a 75 per cent stake in Kutuma before completing the buyout.
Kutuma operates several delivery platforms, including Dial a Delivery, which handles food orders from Simbisa's restaurant chains. It also operates Yum, an online marketplace for restaurants and grocery stores, and Swyft, which provides delivery and logistics services to businesses.
The acquisition comes as delivery services become an increasingly important part of Simbisa's Kenyan operations. According to the group's financial results for the year ended June 30, 2026, delivery orders in Kenya increased by 59 per cent compared with the previous financial year.
The company completed approximately 3.23 million deliveries during the period, up from 2.03 million in the previous year. Delivery sales accounted for 27.4 per cent of the group's Kenyan turnover, compared with 21.7 per cent a year earlier.
Simbisa's increased investment in delivery services reflects changing consumer preferences towards online ordering and home delivery, as restaurant operators seek to expand customer access beyond physical outlets.
Through Kutuma, the group also has an opportunity to expand its logistics services beyond its own restaurant brands by serving independent restaurants, retailers and other businesses.
The company has indicated that delivery and digital ordering remain important areas of investment, particularly where they offer opportunities for improved customer convenience and sustainable returns.
The latest acquisition consolidate simbisa's ownership of a business that has become an increasingly significant part of its Kenyan operations, although the company has not publicly detailed any immediate changes to Kutuma's management or operating structure.
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