The search for alternative revenue streams by Kenyans whose income was hit by the coronavirus pandemic has seen many car owners join the car hire industry to support themselves. Car owners across the country are utilizing the system to make money by renting out their cars to customers. The application allows car owners to meet prescreened customers who have uploaded their KYC credentials such as IDs, passport images, driving license. Kenya’s car insurance only caters for comprehensive, PSV and third party. The car hire market is worth an estimated Sh5 billion in Kenya and Sh500 billion.

Source: The Star May 13, 2021 05:03 UTC