Uber Kenya, Angaza Collaborates to provide Affordable Solar Energy to Drivers

Uber Kenya has partnered Angaza — a leading software provider based in Kenya, to roll out a renewable solar energy solution to drivers in Nairobi.

Uber will pull Angaza’s network of solar distributors to offer uber drivers’ solar products under a Driver Rewards Program. The drivers will have access to solar home systems on installments. The products to be rolled out include; radio, televisions and simple electric appliances.

Mwezi Solar is a distributor under the Angaza + Uber partnership. The company has already begun selling solar products through the Uber Driver Rewards program to drivers.

Some drivers had this to say;

“I have been using a “nyangile” [tin lamp] for over 10 years and I could see my daughter’s eyesight was deteriorating as time went by. Mine is already worse as is. I bought a Home System from Mwezi Solar a few months ago, and my house got brighter, my daughter stopped complaining about her eyes and the payment terms are so friendly. I pay 100 shillings every day, the same amount I would spend on kerosene daily.”

“My husband bought a small solar lamp from Mwezi for his night duties. He is a watchman. He says that is the best decision he has made so far. He was initially using the battery torch and he would replace the batteries every two weeks. At 35 shillings daily, the lamp is doing more than the torch and he goes with it everywhere.”

The Uber Driver Rewards program was set up to support drivers with products and services that help their costs of living and increase their savings.