An online taxi driver, Duncan Gachanja Thuo, was abducted and robbed of his car by a gang in Kiambu, near Nairobi, after accepting an offline ride request, according to Tuko. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has launched an investigation into the incident. The case highlights risks faced by ride-hailing drivers in Kenya who take trips outside official app platforms, which bypass safety tracking features.

Abel Kipkemboi, a Kenyan man working as an Uber driver in Sydney while on a bridging visa, has been arrested over alleged indecent offences involving four women, according to Tuko. A judge refused him bail despite strict proposed release conditions. The case has drawn attention in both Australia and Kenya as details of the allegations continue to emerge.

A woman in Nairobi has drawn praise from Kenyans after being spotted earning a living by selling water from a donkey-drawn cart, with her child accompanying her. According to Tuko, her determination to defy norms and work in the bustling city has gained widespread admiration on social media, with many commending her resilience and hard work as she supports her family through the unconventional trade.

A video circulating online appears to show a young man attempting to steal from a motorist stuck in traffic on a busy Nairobi road. According to Tuko, the footage captures the man seemingly reaching through the driver's window in an effort to grab an item from the vehicle. The incident, described as an alleged attempted theft, has drawn attention to the risk of opportunistic crime facing drivers in the Kenyan capital's congested traffic.

Following Uber's exit from Nigeria this week, some drivers told Techpoint Africa they received ₦40,000 ($30.28) each as a conditional goodwill payout. According to the drivers, not everyone qualified for the full amount, with some receiving less. The payments were described as a goodwill gesture rather than compensation, and eligibility requirements meant certain drivers were excluded from the offer entirely.

Uber has exited the Nigerian market, reducing ride-hailing options for both drivers and riders, according to Techpoint Africa. The report notes that the underlying challenges that drove the company's departure from the country remain unresolved, raising questions about the operating environment for similar services in Africa's most populous nation.