Bolt Up recharges you, body and mind. Stay physically and mentally alert, keep moving, and go after what you want.
- 350 ml
- KES50
- 500 ml
- KES60
What is Bolt Up
The energy drink for the long list. The early start. The full day. The thing that can’t wait.
BOLT UP is the energy drink Kenya reaches for when the day asks for more. Twist it open. Take a sip. The energy comes up fast.
The range
Pick your flavour
The energy comes up fast, whichever one you grab. Two flavours, two sizes, one call.
On shelves now
Original
The flagship. The bottle on every poster, kiosk and chiller.
Choose a pack
350 ml bottle, recommended retail price KES 50.
Nutrition information
| Typical values | Per 100 ml | Per 350 ml serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ / kcal) | 74 / 18 | 259 / 63 |
| Protein (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Glycaemic carbohydrates (g) | 4 | 14 |
| of which total sugar (g) | 3.2 | 11.2 |
| Total fat (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| of which saturated fat (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Total sodium (mg) | 35 | 122.5 |
| Thiamine (mg) | 0.1 | 0.35 |
| Niacin (mg) | 1.1 | 3.85 |
| Pantothenic acid (mg) | 0.9 | 3.15 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 0.1 | 0.35 |
| Caffeine (mg) | 27 | 94.5 |
Ingredients
Contains caffeine. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age, pregnant or lactating women, or persons sensitive to caffeine. Consume responsibly.
Where the panther moves
Campaigns
How Bolt Up shows up in culture. Pick a campaign to see the idea.
Where to buy
Find it at your duka
Bolt Up launched in Nairobi in September 2026 and is sold in shops, not online. Distribution is growing across Kenya.
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Kiosks in your estate
Residential estate kiosks are where Bolt Up started. Look for the panther on the kiosk board and the shelf wobbler.
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Selected outlets
Shops and outlets stocking Bolt Up, usually in the chiller. Ask for it by name.
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Magunas Supermarket
On the shelf at Magunas. Listings with more supermarket chains are in progress.
Where Bolt Up is sold and recommended retail prices
NairobiLaunched Sept 2026
More counties soon
350 ml RRP 50/-500 ml RRP 60/-
Recommended retail prices in Kenya shillings.
Not at your local shop yet? Ask your duka owner to stock Bolt Up, and join the community to hear when it reaches your area.
Join the communityStraight answers
Before you crack one
Everything here comes from the Bolt Up label.
How much caffeine is in Bolt Up?
27 mg per 100 ml. A 350 ml bottle contains 94.5 mg and a 500 ml bottle 135 mg. Bolt Up also contains guarana and taurine.
Who shouldn't drink it?
Bolt Up is not recommended for children under 12 years of age, pregnant or lactating women, or persons sensitive to caffeine. It is made and marketed for adults. Consume responsibly.
How much sugar does it have?
3.2 g of sugar per 100 ml, or 11.2 g in a 350 ml bottle. Bolt Up is a caffeinated energy drink with reduced sugar. It uses sugar plus non-nutritive sweeteners (sodium cyclamate, acesulfame K and sucralose).
It contains phenylalanine.
How much does it cost?
The recommended retail price is KES 50 for 350 ml and KES 60 for 500 ml. Original and Dry Lemon Burst both come in both sizes.
Can I buy Bolt Up online?
Not yet. For now Bolt Up is sold through kiosks, selected outlets and Magunas Supermarket. Online availability is being explored.
How should I store it?
Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening and consume within 5 days.
Who makes Bolt Up?
VBL Industries (Kenya) Limited, from Salgaa, off the Nakuru–Eldoret Highway. Bolt Up's country of origin is Kenya.
Community
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- First word on the next flavour
- Invites to Bolt Up events and activations
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