Uber
Updates on Uber services, regulatory challenges, and innovations in ride-sharing.
- Business
Kenya Capped Ride-Hailing Commissions at 18%. Here’s What Happened Next.
Kenya capped ride-hailing commissions at 18%. What followed; vehicle financing, fuel bundles, EV adoption, is a playbook other African markets…
- Interesting Reads
Africa’s Ride-Hailing Boom Has a 97% Male Problem
Kenya’s ride-hailing sector has a 97% male dominance. Beyond the app, structural barriers are locking women out of a billion-dollar…
- Interesting Reads
Kenya’s $1 Billion Gig Economy Is Built on Workers Who Have No Plan B
While Kenya over-regulates ride-hailing, an unregulated KES 132 billion social e-commerce sector secretly dominates 42% of the local gig economy.
- News
Uber exits Tanzania again after 10 years
10 years after opening office in Tanzania, Uber’s permanent exit happened on January 30th 2026. This happened after what Uber…
- News
Uber Drops Visa Payments in Kenya in Major Shift
Uber discontinues Visa card payments in Kenya due to rising processing costs, pivoting to M-Pesa and mobile money alternatives.
- News
Uber is giving away free morning boda rides in Kenya all week
To celebrate its 10th anniversary in Kenya, Uber is offering free Uber Boda rides during morning rush hour until October…
- News
Uber’s Next Ride is a Safari Through a National Park
Uber now offers on-demand, guided safari tours through Nairobi National Park, which can be booked directly via its app.
- Business
The Hidden Legal Battles of Kenya’s Glovo Riders, Uber Drivers, and Digital Moderators
Kenya’s platform workers face legal uncertainty, lacking labour protections due to outdated laws amid rising algorithmic control and global reforms.
- News
Free Data on Uber Apps for Kenyans as Safaricom Zero-Rates Access
Uber and Safaricom’s partnership zero-rates the Uber apps, providing free data to enhance accessibility, reduce costs, and boost digital inclusion.
- Business
Uber Elevates Kenyan Rides with Launch of Uber Comfort
Uber Comfort arrives in Kenya, providing premium rides with larger vehicles, temperature control, and conversation preferences for a tailored experience.
- News
Uber Finally Adds M-Pesa as Native Payment Option for Rides
Uber partners with Safaricom to offer M-Pesa payments for rides and driver earnings in Kenya, promoting financial inclusion.
- Business
YEGO taxi expands to Kenya charging drivers lowest commission at 12%
YEGO taxi expands to Kenya offering the lowest commissions for drivers and a QR Code to scan and start a…
- News
Uber Kenya reduces service fee to 18% down from 25%
Uber Kenya service fee has been reduced from 25% to 18% following receipt of their license from the NTSA amid…
- News
Uber expands to Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru; introduces new features
Uber has today announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in Kenya.
- Startups
Africa-born Vehicle Financing Company, Moove, expands to India
Moove will be launching 5,000 EV and CNG vehicles within its first year in India, with plans of scaling to…
