Also known as: Uber Nigeria
Ride-hailing company that shut down operations in Nigeria and Uganda in September 2026 and expanded into hotel bookings via Expedia partnership.
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Every mention in the Kenyan press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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The Standard
… According to the family, the 35-year-old Uber driver has been missing since August 18, 2026. …
Family seeks answers after Uber driver goes missingThe Standard
… In Kenya, Odera said AURA had partnered with Glovo, Uber and Sanlam Allianz and was looking to expand the model further.“As AURA enters its next phase of growth, we see significant potential to expand this model further across Kenya, helping to address gaps in public emergency re …
Tech-driven emergency response gains ground as platform targets gaps in public systemCitizen Digital
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effect By Kenneth Gachie September 03, 2026 11:03 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Audio By Vocalize Uber has announced the shutdown of its operatio …
Uber shuts operations in Nigeria and Uganda with immediate effectThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeRide-hailing company Uber said Wednesday it was shutting down its business in Nigeria and Uganda, effective immediately. …
Uber abruptly halts business in Nigeria, UgandaCitizen Digital
OPINION: Africa’s mobility opportunity needs the right conditions to thrive By Guest Writer August 30, 2026 08:52 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Uber boda boda riders prepare to ride the first fleet of the …
OPINION: Africa’s mobility opportunity needs the right conditions to thriveCitizen Digital
… This comes as Kenya is advancing a minimum fare policy for digital ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt to guarantee higher base compensation for drivers facing high fuel and maintenance costs. …
Economic pressures force Nairobi households to slash expenses - surveyThe Standard
… My OneApp is modelled around other Super Apps such as WeChat by China’s Tencent and is in keeping with trends and developments in global tech platforms like Uber and Amazon that, through acquisitions and partnerships, are seeking to broaden their product offerings within their ec …
Inside Safaricom's multi-billion shilling bet on AIThe Standard
… He noted none of Kenya's five existing labour laws address platform work or align fully with the 2010 constitution.Alutalala, who has worked for Uber for 11 years, said the company does not remit his Social Health Authority (SHA) or National Social Security Fund (NSSF) contributi …
How a new bill could deny gig workers employee protectionsThe Standard
… They are popular as first cars and taxis.One clear indicator of the state of the economy is the number of taxi drivers, whether Uber, Bolt, or normal taxis. …
Here's the hustlers' response to economic hard timesThe Standard
… The same script played out in ride-hailing: drivers borrowed Uber- and Bolt-compliant cars through bank and fintech schemes, the platforms then flooded the roads and resulted in cut fares, and the auction yards filled with repossessed taxis. …
How digital data has birthed problematic loansKeith Memo Emodia, a 35-year-old Uber and Bolt driver in Kahawa West, has been missing since August 18, 2026. His family says they have reported the disappearance to the DCI but have received no updates on the investigation.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
Keith Memo Emodia, a 35-year-old Uber and Bolt driver in Kahawa West, has been missing since August 18, 2026. His family says they have reported the disappearance to the DCI but have received no updates on the investigation.
1 October 2026 · The Standard →
AURA, an emergency response platform operating in Kenya, has surpassed one million emergency activations globally and is expanding partnerships with companies like Glovo to connect delivery riders to emergency response infrastructure for medical, security, and road-related incidents.
19 September 2026 · The Standard →
Uber has announced the shutdown of its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026, following a thorough review of the two markets. The company said the decision is limited to these two countries and does not signal a broader withdrawal from Africa.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ride-hailing company Uber announced Wednesday it was halting business in Nigeria and Uganda, effective immediately, citing a thorough review of its business. The company's exit from Nigeria comes as drivers face economic hardship amid a cost of living crisis in the country.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that as Africa's urban population is projected to reach 1.4 billion by 2050, technology-enabled mobility platforms and governments must co-create frameworks that ensure rider safety, support earner livelihoods, and enable sustainable growth in the sector.
30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A TIFA survey found that 81% of Nairobi households have reduced expenses due to economic pressures, with 62% citing household financial pressure as forcing compromises on transport, fuel, food and education. The cuts disproportionately affected adults aged 35 and above (91%) and females (84%).
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Safaricom is investing billions of shillings to embed artificial intelligence into its products and services across financial services, healthcare, content streaming, agriculture, and government payments, as part of a strategy to transition into Africa's leading AI-driven technology service provider by 2030.
30 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's gig worker unions have called on the government to amend clauses 10, 11 and 12 in the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, arguing that the provisions shield multinational technology firms from accountability and favour foreign investors over local worker protections in digital and platform work.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
The article observes that amid economic difficulties, Kenyans are adapting through increased use of small, fuel-efficient cars and taxi-driving work, while simultaneously noting a paradox of growing inequality as high-end vehicles also proliferate on roads.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard's opinion piece argues that fintech lending—from high-interest instant-cash apps to asset-finance schemes for motorcycles and cars—employs predatory practices including hidden charges, public shaming via phonebook contact sharing, and unreasonable repayment terms, and warns that these "loans from hell" prey on vulnerable borrowers.
10 June 2026 · The Standard →
Hundreds of Kenyans improvised difficult and dangerous ways to reach work on Monday after a nationwide matatu strike halted public transport, with commuters walking for hours, using overcrowded trains, paying inflated boda boda fares, or riding on trucks amid a crisis driven by rising fuel prices.
18 May 2026 · The Standard →
Uber has added hotel booking to its app through a partnership with Expedia, which lists over 700,000 properties, as part of the company's expansion into a broader "everything app" beyond rides and food delivery.
30 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
KCA University has unveiled a five-year Alumni Engagement Strategic Plan (2026–2030) targeting 40,000 graduates to drive job creation, mentorship, and economic impact. The strategy aims to achieve an 85 percent graduate employment rate, 10,000 active mentorship connections, and 50 regional and diaspora alumni chapters by 2030.
26 April 2026 · Capital News →