Kenya's ride-hailing sector has emerged as the primary income source for a majority of drivers on platforms like Bolt and Uber, highlighting its significance to the nation's workforce.

• More than 53% of drivers in Kenya rely on ride-hailing as their main source of income, a figure substantially higher than in Nigeria (25%) and South Africa (30%).
• The gig economy report, compiled by Bolt and released by researcher Ipsos, underscores the sector's role in absorbing informal workers and providing new income opportunities since its launch in Kenya in 2015.
• The overall gig economy market in Kenya is valued at $1.03 billion (Sh133.37 billion) and supports 1.54 million gig workers as of June 2025, with e-commerce and ride-hailing being major contributors.