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The basics

How to drive with Uber in Kenya
Uber is a great way to be your own boss and make money. Most people are eligible to drive with Uber, even if you don't have a car. Here’s what you need to know if you’re driving in Nairobi or Mombasa.
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1. Sign up online

Got an email address and a smartphone? Great, now tell us a bit more about yourself and we'll get you started.

Sign up now

2. Upload your documents

Time for some paperwork. There are some of the documents we need to see:

  • National identity card
  • PSV driving license
  • Safety screening (Nairobi and Mombasa)
  • Complete a Certification session
  • Profile photo
Learn more about documents

3. Get a vehicle

Make sure that your vehicle is in excellent working and physical condition, so that it meets our standards in Kenya. Remember your vehicle will receive uberX and uberCHAPCHAP trips in Nairobi.

Note: in Mombasa, at this time, we will only be onboarding new drivers for uberPOA (TukTuk).

Vehicle requirements

5. Activate your account

If you've completed all the above steps, congratulations! You're ready to activate your account and start making money.

Hit the road

Get started

1. Sign up online

Got an email address and a smartphone? Great, now tell us a bit more about yourself and we'll get you started.

SIGN UP NOW

2. Upload your documents

Time for some paperwork. There are some of the documents we need to see:

  • National identity card (must be over 24 years old)
  • PSV driving license
  • Complete a safety screening (Nairobi and Mombasa)
  • Complete a Certification session
  • Provide a driver profile photo
    • Must be a forward-facing, centered photo including the driver’s full face and top of shoulders, with no sunglasses
    • Must be a photo only of the driver with no other subject in the frame, well-lit, and in focus. It cannot be a driver’s license photo or other printed photograph

3. Get a vehicle

Make sure that your vehicle is in excellent working and physical condition, so that it meets our standards in Kenya.

  • Remember, your vehicle will be able to receive uberX and uberCHAPCHAP trips in Nairobi.

Note: in Mombasa, at this time, we will only be onboarding new drivers for uberPOA (TukTuk).

VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS

4. Activate your account

If you've completed all the above steps, congratulations! You're ready to activate your account and start making money.

More information

Local vehicle requirements

In addition to the minimum requirements above, each city has its own regulations for vehicles. Sign up online to get more information.

See more about Mombasa
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