An Analysis of uber drivers' employment status in accordance with the Kenyan labor law
Date
2018
Authors
Wambaa, Ida Wangari
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Strathmore University
Abstract
This dissertation is an analysis of the Employment Status of Uber Drivers according to Kenyan
Labor Law. The dissertation seeks to answer the question of whether the Kenyan Labor Law is
sufficient in safeguarding the labor rights of Uber Drivers in Kenya as anticipated under Article
41 of the Constitution of Kenya. It further seeks to find out if the classification of the employment
status in Kenya should be broadened to accommodate the reality of Uber Drivers Labor relationship with Uber. In conducting the study, case law is used to understand the current relationship between Uber and the drivers. After analyzing the relationship, it becomes apparent
that the Kenyan Labor Law is not sufficiently established to properly categorize Uber drivers and
needs to be developed further. Having understood the relationship, a comparative analysis is
conducted with the United Kingdom who seems to have settled the matter. The study proposes that legislators need to embark on creating protections for Uber drivers and other workers of companies
who find themselves in a similar predicament.
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Submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the Bachelor of Laws Degree, Strathmore University Law School
Keywords
Kenyan labor law, Uber drivers', Employment Status