How many ride hailing apps are there in Kenya?

There are 3 ride hailing apps available in Kenya as of 2026.

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Ride Hailing Apps in Kenya

Q: What is the best ride hailing app in Kenya?

Uber is the top-rated ride hailing app in Kenya. 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.

Get around with local ride-hailing apps, curated for travelers visiting Kenya.

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Uber

Essential

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.

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.

Bolt

Essential

A popular alternative to Uber in Nairobi and Mombasa, frequently offering lower fares. The driver network is large, which means short wait times even during off-peak hours.

Pro tip: Bolt often undercuts Uber by 10-15% on the same route. Check both apps before confirming a ride, especially for longer trips across Nairobi.

Little Cab

Nice to have

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.

Pro tip: 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.

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