Comparing the two ride hailing apps to help you pick the right one for Kenya.
| Uber | Little Cab | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Available in Nairobi and Mombasa with reliable coverage. Offers UberX, UberXL, and UberChapChap (a more affordable motorcycle and tuk-tuk option). Upfront pricing in Kenyan shillings makes budgeting easy. | A Kenyan-built ride-hailing app developed in partnership with Safaricom. It integrates directly with M-Pesa for payments, making it the most seamless cashless ride option if you already have M-Pesa set up. |
| Essential? | Yes | No |
| Pro Tip | UberChapChap is a great budget option for short trips around Nairobi. For airport pickups, set your pin at the designated ride-hailing pickup zone outside arrivals. | If you are already using M-Pesa, Little Cab's integration is seamless. Payment is deducted automatically from your M-Pesa wallet at the end of each ride. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend Uber for ride hailing in Kenya. UberChapChap is a great budget option for short trips around Nairobi. For airport pickups, set your pin at the designated ride-hailing pickup zone outside arrivals.
