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End of an era: Uber exits Uganda, Nigeria after decade in market

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2026-09-02 16:30:00

Global ride-hailing pioneer Uber has officially ended its operations in Uganda, bringing a sudden close to its decade-long presence in the country’s urban transport sector. 

In a statement sent to users and local partners on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the San Francisco-based tech firm revealed that the exit takes effect immediately following an extensive review of its business priorities across Sub-Saharan Africa.
“We are writing to share some difficult news. After a thorough review of our business, we have made the tough decision to wind down our operations in Uganda, effective…

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