Uber has announced its withdrawal from Nigeria and Uganda, effective September 2, 2026, marking another retrenchment on the continent.

• Uber is scaling back its African presence from 8 to 4 markets: Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa.
• In Nigeria, competition from local apps and ride-hailing platforms like Bolt and inDrive, coupled with rising fuel costs and airport operational issues, contributed to the exit.
• The company also announced 3,300 job cuts globally, approximately 10% of its workforce.

Epson has expanded its regional presence in Kenya by investing KES 19.4 Million in a new Nairobi office.

• The investment supports a new showroom, demonstration area, training, and partner enablement services.
• Key figures include Mukesh Bector, Epson’s Regional Head for East and West Africa, and Neil Colquhoun, President of Epson META-CWA.
• The expansion aligns with Epson's wider regional growth and sustainability strategy, including extended use of renewable energy certificates (RECs) for 10 sites.

Glovo Kenya has launched the 'She Delivers' initiative, a training program in partnership with electric bicycle company eBee, aimed at increasing the number of female couriers on its platform.

• The program aims to boost the representation of women couriers on Glovo Kenya's platform from 1% to 5% within a year, targeting approximately 125 women.
• The first cohort includes 16 women who will be trained as electric bicycle couriers by eBee.
• Key training areas include e-bike handling, road safety, basic maintenance, and app proficiency, with the first cohort beginning on 1 September 2026.