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Originally published by Techish Kenyatech
September 2, 2026
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Uber quits Nigeria and Uganda, leaving Egypt, Ghana, Kenya and South Africa
Uber shut down Nigeria and Uganda on 2 September 2026, leaving four African markets. Kenya is now one of them...
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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.
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