Uber launches Movement Speeds to aid urban mobility in Nairobi
During the Urban Mobility Summit an event that brings together mobility enthusiasts in Nairobi, Uber launched the newly...
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Uber drivers to get fuel & car maintenance discounts from Total Kenya
Uber Kenya has partnered with Total Kenya to provide its drivers with discounts on fuel and vehicle maintenance....
Introducing Uber Lite, a lighter version of the taxi app
Uber has today announced the launch of a lighter version of its Android app dubbed Uber Lite. The...
uberBODA launched to tap into growing Boda Boda market
Uber has ventured into the motorcycle taxi (Boda Boda) market with the launch of uberBODA. Customers can get...
Uber introduces new safety features for riders and drivers
Uber has announced a range of new safety features, that will be rolled out in the coming weeks,...
Uber drivers in Kenya will no longer have access to your number
Uber has launched a privacy feature on its service that will see the phone numbers of both drivers...
Food delivery platform, Uber Eats, is now live in nairobi
Uber have finally launched their food delivery platform, Uber Eats, in Nairobi. The service will be initially available...
Uber to insure passengers who use their service in Kenya
Uber has announced that it will provide insurance cover for all riders for each trip they take on...
20 Kenyan YouTubers that you should be watching
Forget getting a chance on national television just to awkwardly wave ‘hi’ to your mother who may not even...
Comparison of Uber and Taxify’s services in Kenya
Quite recently, Uber succumbed to the pressure of the drivers’ strike, which caused them to increase their prices...
Uber has increased prices in Kenya after pressure from drivers
Uber has from today 16th March 2017 at 11am increased its prices for its taxi service in Nairobi....
How David Kalua rescued his Uber driver after he collapsed while driving
Isaac Kalua has shared an amazing story on Facebook about how his son David Kalua came to the...
Uber launches a new app to make your commute smoother
When Uber came into the Kenyan market, there was cause for celebration from Nairobians who were tired of...
Uber drivers to get business start up loans from Branch
Uber and Branch have partnered to provide existing Uber drivers with a loan of Ksh. 30,000. The loan...
You can now book a taxi in advance on Uber in Kenya
The schedule a ride feature on Uber that allows customers to book a taxi in advance is now...
Uber lowers its prices in Kenya as it feels the heat from Little Cab
Uber has significantly lowered its prices in Kenya in what seems to be a price war with new...
Little Cab poses a real threat to Uber in Kenya
Uber is the current market leader in the taxi hailing business in Kenya. It launched in January last...
Uber launches in Thika, becoming its third city in Kenya
Uber launched in Kenya in January last year with Nairobi being its first port of call. They then...
Uber drivers to access a Ksh 10B loan facilty from Sidian Bank
Taxi service service Uber and Sidian Bank have partnered to offer Ksh. 10 Billion loan facility to Uber...
UberNyonyo & 4 other brilliant Kenyan April Fools’ Day Pranks
It’s no longer easy to prank people on April Fools’ Day because most now expect to be pranked....
Uber launches in Mombasa with free rides
Uber launched in the first Kenyan city, Nairobi, in January last year. Usage of the service has picked...
Woman assaulted by Uber driver in Nairobi
Safety is one of the factors that make people choose a taxi service. Most people have a taxi...
Uber driver attacked and his vehicle burned in Kilimani
In a sad turn of events an Uber taxi driver was attacked last night outside Muringa Court along...
Uber and mi-Fone deal to enable drivers-partners purchase cheap smart phones
In a first for Africa, Uber has partnered with mi-Fone to have the Uber app embedded in all...
Attacks on Uber drivers increase as service gains traction in Kenya
Uber is seen as unfair competition by traditional taxi drivers all over the world with protests being held...
Uber payment problems for old users persist in Kenya
We wrote a comprehensive article earlier in the month on Uber’s entry into the Kenyan market which, as...
Kenyans can now register and use Uber without a credit card
Uber has just announced that everyone who uses Uber in Nairobi will be able to use the cash...
“Uber-guzi” – Until Uber thinks local first, there’s no winning in Kenya
Uber’s foray into the African continent began in South Africa in 2012 with the launch of their service...
Uber to employ the deaf and hard of hearing as drivers
Uber the taxi hailing app has come with a ground breaking innovation which will see the deaf...
Kejahunt wins the uberpitch Nairobi edition
Kejahunt an online property listing platform that assists home seekers find that ideal house has won the...
You can now pay cash on Uber Taxis in Nairobi
Taxi app Uber has today debuted the cash payment option in Nairobi. Uber customers in Nairobi will from...
A Kenyan had a terrible experience in an Uber Taxi
A Kenyan, Wanjiru Wainaina, and her sister had a terrible experience in an Uber on Saturday night. The...
Taxi service Uber is now in Nairobi
Taxi service Uber has finally launched in Kenya after months of speculation especially after announcing job opportunities for...
16 practical tips for travelling safely and smartly in Kenya
Kenya is a land of striking contrasts, where cutting-edge technology meets ancient landscapes, and where deep-seated traditions blend...
KECOBO implements new music royalty fees with DJs paying an annual fee of Ksh. 30,000
The Kenya Copyright Board (KECOBO) has officially implemented the Consolidated Music and Audio-Visual Works Tariffs for 2026–2028. This...
Ladima Foundation & Afrikamera partner to elevate African women filmmakers
The Ladima Foundation has announced a landmark partnership with the Berlin-based film festival Afrikamera, Current Cinema from Africa....
Tandem Network & DENTSU among winners in the Digital Media Awards 2025
The 9th edition of the Digital Media Festival and Awards Show 2025. was recently held at the Tamarind...
Safaricom ‘Bundle Ya Dere’ boosted by Shell with 2 bob fuel discount for cab drivers
Safaricom, in partnership with Vivo Energy Kenya, has announced a boost to the Bundle Ya Dere product. The...
Roam launches crowdfunding initiative, giving private investors a stake in the company
Roam, an electric vehicle company, has launched an unprecedented equity crowdfunding campaign on Crowdcube, the world’s first and...
Political goodwill is the key to elevating surgical and anaesthesia capacity
At one point or another, many of us have been asked by relatives and friends to contribute towards...
Kenya High Court upholds KRA’s Ksh. 82M VAT claim against Sendy
The game has fundamentally changed for digital platform operators in Kenya. On October 23, 2025, the High Court...
How the delivery business is fueling Kenya’s gig economy
When I think about how fast the delivery business has grown in Kenya, I often remember a simple...