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Local Dashdrop team member in Mombasa
City launch

Dashdrop is now live in Mombasa — here's what went into it.

Expanding to a new city is never simple. Different traffic patterns, different neighbourhoods, a different rhythm of life. Here's an honest account of the five months it took to get Dashdrop ready for Mombasa — and what we learned.

By Wanjiru Njoki · 12 May 2025 · 6 min read
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