By
Dennis Musau
Technology Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Uber says it sees “strong potential” in Kenya despite high operating and rising fuel costs in its only remaining East African market after exiting Uganda and Tanzania.
Uber entered Kenya in 2015 and is one of the leading ride-hailing platforms in the country, competing with Estonian firm Bolt, Russia’s inDrive, Rwanda’s Yego and local players Little and Faras.
By
Dennis Musau
Technology Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Uber says it sees “strong potential” in Kenya despite high operating and rising fuel costs in its only remaining East African market after exiting Uganda and Tanzania.

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