Uber is diversifying its Kenyan business to also do food deliveries in the coming weeks.
The company which launched its operations in Kenya three years ago said it will in a couple of weeks unveil Uber Eats in Nairobi in partnership with eateries to deliver food to people in Nairobi at their doorstep.
“After three years of making safe and affordable rides available at the touch of a button, Uber continues to invest in Kenya, we do so by offering more choice to our customers. We are currently piloting Uber Eats in Nairobi, and look forward to make the new application available to Nairobians soon.” Uber Spokesperson.
She said the new development is part of the firm’s strategy to ride on the internet in growing business and offering more choices to Kenyans. Uber’s application is not new in Kenyan market where entrepreneurs are capitalizing on internet penetration to improve service delivery.