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Uber One debuts in Kenya with new perks for riders
Members receive free deliveries on Uber Eats, 10% cashback on premium rides like Uber Van, which launched in Kenya in December 2024, and 5% cashback on standard rides such as Uber Chap Chap.
Mobius Motors Kenya under new ownership
Silver Box, a Middle East-based company specializing in investment, corporate management, and technology, has acquired Mobius Motors Kenya,…
Kenyan EV firm BasiGo expands electric bus operations in Rwanda
BasiGo is expanding its operations in Rwanda with the delivery of 28 new electric buses, the first batch…
Bolt lets customers add a trusted contact for emergencies
Bolt has introduced Trusted Contacts, a feature that allows riders and drivers to add friends or family as…
Eligible vehicles for Uber Van in Kenya
The company has not released the exact trip prices, but it says that Uber Van is priced above Uber Comfort and Uber XL.
E-taxi app Bolt hits KES 272B in yearly revenue
Multiple players find the e-taxi business challenging. Bolt, for instance, has been expanding rapidly in the African market…
BasiGo closes a $24 million Series A round
Africa50 led the equity funding round, which included participation from Novastar Ventures, CFAO Kenya, Mobility54, SBI Investment, Trucks VC, Moxxie Ventures, and Susquehanna Foundation.
NCBA acquires hybrid electric vehicles from CFAO Mobility Kenya
NCBA aims to cut direct emissions and adopt green technologies. The Bank has committed to mobilising KES 30 billion for green financing by 2030 and plans to plant 10 million trees by the same year.
Uber launches Safari trips, but first in South Africa
Uber Safari riders will also access the reserve's grounds before returning to Cape Town.
Bolt Kenya bends to driver pressure with a 10% fare jump
In what can be seen as a move to quell driver complaints over pricing, Bolt Kenya has increased…