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Kenya Aviation Workers Strike Disrupts Nairobi Hub, Delays Flights

Workers say the walkout stems from unmet terms in a collective bargaining agreement.

Overview

  • The strike on Monday disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, causing delays to departures and arrivals.
  • Kenya Airways urged passengers to confirm flight status before heading to the airport, and Precision Air reported air traffic control delays and schedule changes.
  • The Kenya Airports Authority said a contingency plan is in place to limit disruptions and that it is engaging stakeholders to resolve the stoppage.
  • The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority sought a court order to halt the action, but union secretary general Moss Ndiema said the strike continues and no order has been served.
  • Disruptions spread to Kisumu International Airport, where passengers were stranded and airport-linked businesses reported losses.