Nairobi, July 23 -- Drivers on ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Bolt could get a reprieve on how fares and commissions are set under proposed new competition rules aimed at curbing the abuse of market power.

The government has proposed new legislation to crack down on online platforms that exploit businesses that depend on them by unilaterally slashing prices, imposing unfair commercial terms or using their influence to dictate trading conditions.

The proposals, contained in the Competition (Amendment) Bill, 2026, are expected to place ride-hailing companies under greater regulatory scrutiny following years of disputes with Kenyan drivers over fare reductions and commission structures that the latter say have steadily eroded thei...