Uber
Updates on Uber services, regulatory challenges, and innovations in ride-sharing.
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Uber is accepting Visa cards in Kenya again
Uber has started asking Kenyan riders to add Visa cards again, eight months after dropping Visa over payment processing costs.
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Uber quits Nigeria and Uganda
Uber shut down Nigeria and Uganda on 2 September 2026, leaving four African markets. Kenya is now one of them.
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From 20 September, Uber, Bolt and Glovo must record what is inside your parcel
From 20 September, Uber, Bolt, Glovo and Little must record parcel contents and sender details. KRA and police can request…
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Kenya’s competition bill would let a regulator police how Uber and Bolt treat drivers
Kenya's Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026 would let regulators police how Uber, Bolt and Little set driver terms. What it does.
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Uber is buying Glovo’s parent company. In Kenya, that means Uber will own Glovo
Uber is buying Delivery Hero, owner of Glovo. In Kenya that means Uber will own both Glovo and Uber Eats.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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.
