Kenya: Over Half of Drivers Rely On Ride-Hailing for Income, Survey

Kenya: Over Half of Drivers Rely On Ride-Hailing for Income, Survey

Nairobi -- More than half of cab drivers in Kenya depend on ride-hailing platforms as their main source of income, a new report by Bolt and Ipsos shows.

Bolt Report Highlights Economic Gains for Drivers in Kenya’s Gig Economy

On-demand mobility platform Bolt has released its flagship Gig Economy Report in partnership with Ipsos, revealing the growing role of platform-based work in improving livelihoods across Kenya. The report, Bolt’s first comprehensive, data-driven analysis of digital income opportunities, highlights ride-hailing as a key contributor to financial stability and economic empowerment for thousands of Kenyans. According … The post Bolt Report Highlight…

Kenya's Gig Economy: How Platform Work Is Reshaping Livelihoods, Income, and the Future of Employment

Kenya is no longer just a market where people drive for Uber or sell goods on Jumia. It has become one of Africa’s most consequential laboratories for platform-based work, a place where the line between informal hustle and structured digital employment grows thinner by the year. Bolt, the on-demand mobility platform, has released its flagship [...] The post Kenya’s Gig Economy: How Platform Work Is Reshaping Livelihoods, Income, and the Future o…

Changing Times As 1.5 Million Kenyans Find Jobs In Gig Economy

The Kenya Times ~ Trending, Breaking News and Videos Changing Times as 1.5 Million Kenyans Find Jobs in Gig Economy The value of Kenya’s gig economy has surged to $1 billion, fueled primarily by the rapid expansion of e-commerce and ride-hailing platforms. The sector now accounts for significant contributions to the country’s national output. According to data released by Bolt and Ipsos on March 19, the gig economy in Kenya is valued at $1.03 bi…