Uber announced it will no longer be available in Uganda, where it had launched operations in Kampala ten years ago. Both Uber and DoorDash are sharing economy platforms.

The entities involved

• Kampala →

  capital and the largest city of Uganda

  • The government allocates funds in Kampala to support businesses affected by recent events.Sun 20:23
  • National Agroecology Week of Action was held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 24, 2026.Sat 21:05
• Uganda →

  country in East Africa

  • Pearl Bank and the Public Relations Association of Uganda are both based and operating in Uganda.Sun 20:10
  • Uganda and Somalia agreed to expand their relationship into economic aspects, with Uganda providing training and mentorship.Sat 18:02
• Uber →

  peer-to-peer ridesharing, food delivery, and transportation network company headquartered in San Francisco, California

  • Instacart initiated acquisition talks with both DoorDash and Uber in October 2026.Sat 17:19
  • Multiple international companies, including Unilever, Netflix, Pick n Pay, and Uber, are scaling back or exiting the Nigerian market.Fri 21:16
• DoorDash →

  American food delivery company

  • Starbucks partnered with Archie Comics for a campaign, while its drinks are available via DoorDash delivery, and Joseph Green is Global Shopping Editor for Mashable.Fri 18:43

Related events

• National Data Strategy was launched in Kampala, Uganda.Thu 10:07
• A business forum was held in Kampala as South Sudan seeks to improve cross-border commerce with Uganda, a priority trading partner.Oct 15
• Nigeria and Uganda are strengthening economic ties and exploring investment opportunities in Uganda.Oct 7
• The African Development Bank is financing railway rehabilitation in Kampala, establishing a bilateral transport corridor linking Uganda and Kenya to Mombasa port.Oct 9
• Uganda and Kenya are strategically located to fetch market opportunities.Jul 1