To healthcare workers providing support, this time of crisis, we want to say, Asante! We will be offering free & discounted trips to healthcare workers & the COVID-19 National Taskforce Centre.Thanks to our drivers & delivery people for #movingwhatmatters t.uber.com/wvdgb

Stay home if you can. And with drivers, delivery people, and restaurants, we’ll help #MoveWhatMatters 10 million free rides and deliveries of food for frontline healthcare workers, seniors, and people in need. Learn more → uber.com/coronavirus

Following the national curfew directive announced by the President to prevent the spread of #COVID-19, we are suspending our rides services in Nairobi and Mombasa between 6 pm and 5 am daily, effective 27 March 2020 until further notice.

Kindly ignore the false news regarding the suspension of Uber’s services in Kenya. The Uber app is still available in Nairobi and Mombasa and operating as normal. Only information sent from Uber’s established channels should be seen as accurate.”- Uber spokesperson

"What will the future of work look like 10 years from now? Hopefully, we’ll see a world where people will know the balance of work and life" - Cezanne Maherali, Uber Head of Policy, East Africa #WhatsgoodFoW

"Trust is one of the key components that need to be enhanced to ensure the growth of the gig economy. This is why we invest so much in safety for all who use our platform" - Cezanne Maherali, Uber Head of Policy, East Africa #WhatsgoodFoW

"The conversation around the gig economy is at nascent stages around the world; this is why we partner with policymakers to ensure that gig workers are provided similar protection to traditional workers" - Cezanne Maherali, Uber Head of Policy, East Africa #WhatsgoodFutureofWork

"Partnerships are critical in moving the needle especially in empowering the youth to access digital learning opportunities" Lydia Mathia, Policy Advisor, Youth Affairs, Ministry of ICT #WhatsGoodFutureOfWork #Futureofwork

"Technology makes us more productive and if harnessed correctly, can help us tap into digital opportunities"- Cezanne Maherali, Manager - Public Policy, East Africa, Uber. #WhatsGoodFutureOfWork #Futureofwork

"Learning is critical in positioning people to take advantage of the future digital economy. There are a number of transferable soft skills that can help the youth get there "- Joan Kamau, Head of Sales, Africa Management Initiative #WhatsGoodFutureOfWork #Futureofwork

"By 2025, approximately 3 million jobs will be created stemming from retail & consumer goods and services" Brian Njao, Country Manager, Uber Kenya. #WhatsGoodFutureOfWork #FOW

In just a few minutes we’re kicking of our #FOW panel, where we’ll discuss how tech and innovation have changed modern businesses and the way we work. Be sure to follow #WhatsGoodFutureOfWork for the latest trends and opportunities to emerge from this!

We’re excited to team up with industry leaders to bring you #WhatsGoodFutureofWork hosted at @WeAreMettaNBO. Join us as we discuss the future of work and how technology plays a role in increasing access to quality work.

Happy 5th Uberversary, Nairobi! It’s been an incredible 5-year ride & we couldn’t have done it without you. Join in on the birthday fun by completing 5 Uber rides this anniversary week 27/01/2020 – 2/02/2020 to get a free trip. Take a look at the journey t.uber.com/svqtd

"The Tech for Safety Summit is the first step to ensuring collaboration between partners to ensure safety not just in Kenya, but across Africa" Brian Njao, Uber Kenya, Country Manager, as he closed the first-ever Tech for Safety Summit in Kenya #UberKE #Tech4SafetyKE

"We often underestimate the critical importance of connectivity in access to communication and safety" Karimi Ruria, Senior Manager, Policy at @SafaricomPLC #UberKE #Tech4SafetyKE

Our 2nd team of panelists discussing issues around Tech & Innovation in Safety. On the panel we have representatives from @SafaricomPLC @facebook @LiquidTelecomKe , Office of the Deputy President, Ministry of ICT and Directorate of Criminal Investigations #UberKE #Tech4SafetyKE

“We must identify and tackle the factors that threaten women and children’s access to safe mobility.” Mary Mwangi, Programmes Manager, Flone #UberKE #Tech4SafetyKE

Alon Lits, General Manager, Uber, SSA: “In Kenya, you have an offline hailing option - 0800722000. This is one of the few markets where we have this option available. This addresses issues with accessibility and any existing privacy concerns.” #UberKE #Tech4SafetyKE

“With every ride, for the rider and driver, the ride is insured and facilitated by Old Mutual. This is paid for by Uber on behalf of both the rider and the driver.” Alon Lits, General Manager, Uber, SSA #UberKE #Tech4SafetyKE