Road to building a fairer future for Kenya’s ride-hailing workers

Striking Uber drivers protest over the 25 percent cut by the online taxi hailing app at Uhuru Park on March 2, 2017.

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Ride-hailing platforms have become a daily fixture of urban life in Kenya, transforming both the transport and employment sectors. With just a few taps on a phone, thousands use boda bodas to beat traffic, make deliveries, or commute, expanding mobility for millions.

These platforms offer flexibility and income in a market where formal jobs remain elusive, especially for the youth. Yet behind this convenience and opportunity lies a workforce that remains unprotected, under-supported, and vulnerable to economic shocks.

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