Uber needs to reduce its driver commission to protect its customers

Samson NderiJuly 25, 2024

Drivers on digital taxi apps in Kenya have over the years complained about reduced earnings and the choking nature of the business relationship they have with t...

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UberEats is now available in Kisumu

Makena Ndung'uApril 25, 2024

Uber has announced that its food delivery platform, Uber Eats, is now available in Kisumu as part of its expansion drive in the market. The addition of Kisum...

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Premium cab option, Uber Comfort, launched in Kenya

Makena Ndung'uMarch 7, 2024

Uber has announced the launch of Uber Comfort, a premium cab option with an added layer of comfort, for its customers. With the new Uber Comfort, riders wil...

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Uber trends for Kenya in 2023

Makena Ndung'uJanuary 29, 2024

Uber has released statistics for its ride hailing and food delivery business in Kenya and it reveals very interesting trends. Here are some of them. 1. Ub...

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Uber Eats is now in Eldoret and Naivasha

Gladys WamuyuSeptember 27, 2023

Uber Eats has announced its expansion to Eldoret and Naivasha as well as operational updates in Nakuru and Mombasa. These moves are intended to bring city resid...

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Uber is the official mobility partner for the Nairobi City Festival

Faith WambuiDecember 14, 2022

Uber has announced that it will be the official mobility partner for the inaugural Nairobi City Festival taking place at the renovated Uhuru Park from 12 - 17 D...

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Text Book Centre is now available on Uber Eats

Samson NderiSeptember 15, 2022

Text Book Centre is now available on Uber Eats and customers can now order their products through the app starting today September 15. According to Kui Mbug...

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Uber launches new products; launches in four towns in Kenya

Staff WriterSeptember 6, 2022

Uber has announced new products, updates, and features focused on travel, safety and delivery in Kenya. Uber has announced its expansion into four new towns ...

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Uber hits 1 Million rides milestone across its African markets

Staff WriterMay 25, 2022

Uber has announced that it has completed 1 billion rides across all its markets in Africa. This feat translates to over 10 billion kilometers in terms of distan...

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Uber Connect Car launches in Kenya for delivery of large packages

James WamathaiMay 6, 2022

Uber has announced that it has launched Uber Connect Car for customers wishing to deliver large packages in Kenya. Kenya will now able to send even larger pa...

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Uber has appointed Imran Manji as their new Head of East Africa

Samson NderiMarch 22, 2022

Uber has announced the appointment of Imran Manji as their new Head of East Africa. He will be responsible for Uber’s business strategy and growth across the re...

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Yves Rocher & Healthy U are now available on UberEats

Grace MathekaFebruary 2, 2022

UberEats has announced its partnership with Yves Rocher, an international cosmetics brand and health food and supplement provider, Healthy U. The partnership wi...

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Kenya’s Angel Lately & Mandi Sarro among 26 African YouTubers selected to join the 2022 YouTube BlackVoices Fund

Grace MathekaJanuary 27, 2022

YouTube recently revealed the names of African creators who have been selected to join a global cohort of 135, in its flagship #YouTubeBlackVoices Fund initiati...

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Wangui Mbugua has been appointed as the General Manager for Uber Eats in Kenya

Grace MathekaJanuary 19, 2022

Uber Eats has appointed Wangui (Kui) Mbugua as the General Manager for its Kenya business in a bid to steer growth of delivery services in the country. Her appo...

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Uber 2021 year in review report reveals increased grocery deliveries on Uber Eats

Grace MathekaDecember 21, 2021

Uber has released its Year in Review in Kenya report which indicates that 2021 continued to be dramatically shaped by lockdowns and an ever-evolving global pand...

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Uber Eats Cravings report indicates growing grocery orders among consumers

Grace MathekaDecember 8, 2021

Uber Eats has released its 2021 Cravings Report highlighting the most popular delivery order requests of the year. Groceries According to the report, grocery ...

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Users in India will soon be able to book Uber rides on WhatsApp

Grace MathekaDecember 3, 2021

Uber has announced that users in India will soon be able to book a ride directly through WhatsApp. To this end, Uber will be rolling out a feature which will...

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Youtuber Khalid Ali Ameri shares his amazing experience at the Maasai Mara

Grace MathekaSeptember 28, 2021

Renown influencer and Youtuber Khalid Ali Ameri recently visited Kenya and has shared his experience on his stay at the Sarova Mara Game Camp. Accompanied by...

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Uber reveals that Doha, Dar es Salaam & Kampala are the top 2021 Kenyan travel destinations

Grace MathekaJuly 22, 2021

Uber, a cab hailing platform, has revealed the top destinations that Kenyans have visited. This is through a comparative study from 2019 and 2021, showcasing to...

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How Uber is empowering women in Kenya through technology

Grace MathekaJuly 19, 2021

With the digital economy rapidly growing, apps like Uber can enable economic revival while providing earning opportunities to drivers. These opportunities have ...

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Uber Eats partners with Zucchini to deliver fresh groceries

Grace MathekaJune 24, 2021

Uber Eats has partnered with green grocery chain Zucchini in Nairobi, to have their grocery offerings delivered via the app. Uber Eats enables Kenyans to get es...

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Uber Eats reveals that beef burgers & sandwiches are Kenyan’s favorite orders

Grace MathekaJune 1, 2021

Meal delivery service, Uber Eats, enables ordering delicious food from your favorite local restaurants as simple as requesting a ride. The Uber Eats app connect...

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Uber launches electric boda bodas & bicycles for rides and deliveries in Kenya

Grace MathekaApril 28, 2021

Uber has launched electric boda bodas and bicycles for drivers on UberBoda, Uber Connect and Uber Eats in Kenya. This new development is a first for Uber in Sub...

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Uber launches rides and Uber Eats services in Nakuru

Grace MathekaApril 6, 2021

Uber the ride hainling company has announced the launch of its online food delivery and rides service in Nakuru. This launch follows the recent expansion of the...

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How to get started with Uber as a driver

Grace MathekaFebruary 18, 2021

Uber has quickly become a great way to be your own boss and make money. With more people embracing digital ways and methods of mobility in the country, Uber has...

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Uber Eats offers this Valentine’s Day

Grace MathekaFebruary 14, 2021

Uber Eats has come up with creative and thoughtful ways to ensure their customers spoil themselves or share their love via the app. These options are not only t...

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Uber commemorates six years of operation in Kenya

Grace MathekaFebruary 1, 2021

Uber has marked six years of service in Kenya having launched in the market on 25th January 2015. The transport company has steadily pioneered the country into ...

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UAP Old Mutual, Uber & AutoXpress launches initiative to distribute masks to Uber drivers

Richard MureithiMay 21, 2020

UAP Old Mutual General Business, Uber & AutoXpress have partnered to distribute masks to Uber drivers to ensure they keep safe in the COVID-19 crisis. Th...

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Uber customers will now be required to wear masks before boarding a cab

James WamathaiMay 14, 2020

Uber will now require customers to wear masks or a face covering before getting into their cabs that they operate. As part of a new in-app safety checklist, ...

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SWVL appoints Dip Patel a former Uber CEO to head its Kenyan business

Samson NderiMarch 12, 2020

SWVL the matatu hailing app which is based in Egypt has appointed Dip Patel who is the former Uber Kenya boss to head its Kenyan operation. Dip Patel holds a...

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New Uber safety feature will enable customers to provide a PIN to drivers before starting a trip

Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2020

Uber users in Kenya will have the option of receiving a four-digit PIN code to provide to their driver before starting a trip. This adds a layer of verification...

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Uber launches entrepreneurship training initiative for women drivers

Staff WriterFebruary 27, 2020

Uber has launched a training programme to help women drivers to develop the skills needed to thrive as independent entrepreneurs. Uber has partnered with Africa...

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Lorraine Onduru appointed as the communications lead for Uber East Africa

Staff WriterOctober 25, 2019

PR and communications professional Lorraine Onduru has been appointed as the new communications lead for Uber in East Africa. Lorraine Onduru has been appoi...

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You can now order an Uber in Kenya via a phone call

Staff WriterAugust 20, 2019

Uber has announced that it has launched a phone option for ordering taxis via its service. Customers will be able to order uberCHAPCHAP and uberX taxis in Nairo...

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Uber launches Movement Speeds to aid urban mobility in Nairobi

Staff WriterJune 13, 2019

During the Urban Mobility Summit an event that brings together mobility enthusiasts in Nairobi, Uber launched the newly updated Uber Movement which now includes...

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Uber drivers to get fuel & car maintenance discounts from Total Kenya

Staff WriterFebruary 6, 2019

Uber Kenya has partnered with Total Kenya to provide its drivers with discounts on fuel and vehicle maintenance. To access the discounts, drivers should coll...

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Introducing Uber Lite, a lighter version of the taxi app

Staff WriterJanuary 24, 2019

Uber has today announced the launch of a lighter version of its Android app dubbed Uber Lite. The company follows in the footsteps of Twitter and Facebook who h...

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uberBODA launched to tap into growing Boda Boda market

Staff WriterNovember 22, 2018

Uber has ventured into the motorcycle taxi (Boda Boda) market with the launch of uberBODA. Customers can get an uberBODA using the normal Uber app. To quali...

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Uber introduces new safety features for riders and drivers

Staff WriterOctober 18, 2018

Uber has announced a range of new safety features, that will be rolled out in the coming weeks, for its riders and drivers. The features include: Driver...

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Uber drivers in Kenya will no longer have access to your number

Staff WriterJuly 14, 2018

Uber has launched a privacy feature on its service that will see the phone numbers of both drivers and customers anonymized. This means that the two parties won...

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Food delivery platform, Uber Eats, is now live in nairobi

James WamathaiMay 30, 2018

Uber have finally launched their food delivery platform, Uber Eats, in Nairobi. The service will be initially available in Kileleshwa, Westlands, Kilimani and L...

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Uber to insure passengers who use their service in Kenya

Lena AnyuoloNovember 1, 2017

Uber has announced that it will provide insurance cover for all riders for each trip they take on the application. The company partnered with First Assurance Co...

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