Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways, has announced significant flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to the ongoing strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). Impact on Passengers In a statement issued on Monday, the airline confirmed that the industrial action has affected both departures and arrivals,…
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has confirmed that airports across the country are fully operational despite a strike notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). In a statement released on Monday, September 29, 2025, KAA reassured passengers, airlines, and stakeholders that services remain uninterrupted, emphasizing that safety, security,…
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has sought to calm public concerns over possible disruptions following a strike notice by unionisable employees of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). In a statement issued on Saturday, September 27, 2027, the regulator confirmed that workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union (KAWU) are…
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a seven-day strike notice demanding the resignation of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) board, citing long-standing labor disputes and fallout from a controversial, now-abandoned airport leasing deal. In a letter dated September 23, KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema accused the KAA board…