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 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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Last updated: March 2026