Uber Accepts Visa Cards in Kenya Again After Nine-Month Hiatus - September 2026

Uber has resumed accepting Visa cards in Kenya, just over nine months after it stopped the service. Riders in Nairobi received a notification on Friday, September 4, 2026, announcing the return of the payment method. Separately, Safaricom Ethiopia has achieved a significant milestone, surpassing 15 million 90-day active subscribers less than four years after commencing commercial operations. Additionally, MultiChoice is restructuring its DStv packages in South Africa, separating sports and movies into distinct offerings, a move not currently planned for Kenya. These three stories cover payment and telecommunications developments in East African markets.