Uber has announced that it is ending its operations in Nigeria and Uganda, bringing its services in the two markets to an immediate close from September 2, 2026. In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, an Uber spokesperson said the company reached the decision following a comprehensive review of …
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Ride-hailing giant Uber is set to acquire Glovo Kenya as part of a Sh1.95 trillion ($13.2 billion) agreement to purchase Delivery Hero’s food delivery operations across 50 markets worldwide. The deal involves Delivery Hero’s businesses in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America, including Glovo’s operations in Kenya, Uganda, …
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The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has instructed all Uber drivers to submit a valid KRA Personal Identification Number (PIN) certificate in line with new tax compliance rules. In a notice shared with drivers, Uber said the requirement is intended to help the company support driver compliance with existing tax laws …
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Uber has suspended Visa card payments on its Kenyan platform, citing rising global costs of payment processing. A company spokesperson explained that Uber regularly reviews payment methods in each market to manage costs while minimizing disruption for users. “We routinely assess payment options on a market-by-market basis to keep costs …
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The Lower Eastern Times Opening The Third Eye
