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title: "Uber Kenya Kept In Rider Deactivation Lawsuit By High Court"
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# Uber Kenya Kept In Rider Deactivation Lawsuit By High Court

Kenya’s High Court rejected Uber Kenya’s bid to exit a lawsuit by 37 motorcycle riders who say their accounts were deactivated without clear reasons.

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## In Short
- Uber Kenya must stay in a lawsuit filed by 37 motorcycle riders over account deactivations.
- The riders say they were removed from the platform without notice, reasons, or evidence.
- The case includes claims of financial harm linked to loans for electric motorcycles.

## What Happened: Why Uber Kenya Must Remain In The Case
Uber Kenya is still a respondent in a High Court petition filed by 37 motorcycle riders who say their rider accounts were deactivated without adequate explanations. The court rejected Uber Kenya’s attempt to exit the case.

Justice David Mburu ruled that Uber Kenya must remain a party to the proceedings because its role in the disputed account suspensions needs to be examined at a substantive hearing. The ruling does not decide whether Uber Kenya violated the riders’ rights, but it allows the petition to proceed with the Kenyan entity still involved.

The riders allege they were locked out of the platform without notice, reasons, or access to evidence behind the decisions. Their petition cites constitutional protections for fair administrative action, access to information, and consumer rights. They argue the suspensions deprived them of their livelihood.

The petition was filed in March 2026. It also describes the financial impact of losing access to a platform used to earn income.

## Why It Matters: Work And Debt Tied To Platform Access
The riders say the deactivations cut off their earnings and left them struggling to repay loans for electric motorcycles. They say they financed the motorcycles through Greenwheels Electric Mobility Solutions Limited and struggled to meet repayments after their accounts were suspended.

They also allege that Greenwheels repossessed motorcycles following the deactivations. Uber Kenya disputes responsibility for those losses and argues any repossessions arose from separate contractual arrangements.

The riders say they repeatedly asked for explanations, including a formal demand dated December 22, 2025. They sought details on why accounts were deactivated, the alleged misconduct, and the evidence used.

The case raises questions about how workers can challenge decisions that block them from earning through a digital service.

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