Uber in Kenya’s Safari Industry: Progress or Pitfall?

A lioness walks along a road in front of tourist vehicles in Nairobi National Park.

Photo credit: File | AFP

Uber’s recent entry into Kenya’s safari market beginning with Nairobi National Park has already sparked widespread debate. Some hail it as a natural step in embracing technology, while others worry it could disrupt one of our nation’s most vital sectors.

It is in light of this debate that it is important to reflect - is Uber’s arrival a genuine leap forward for tourism, or could it pose new risks for Kenya’s communities, conservation efforts, and long-standing safari traditions?

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