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Estimated 300K to 350K Kenyans registered as ride-hailing drivers – TIFA

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An estimated 300,000 to 350,000 Kenyans are active in the ride-hailing industry, highlighting the growing role of digital taxi services as a source of income and household support. The estimate is contained in a ride-hailing industry survey by TIFA Research released on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The survey examined public views on the government’s proposed […]

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