‘Ata wakate mkono sita sign’ – KAWU boss assures no deal on JKIA sale after calling off strike
Moses Ndiema, the Secretary General of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), announced on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024, the suspension of the strike that had crippled operations at major airports across Kenya. The strike, which began on Tuesday night and escalated by Wednesday, caused significant disruptions to vital services at airports, including Jomo Kenyatta […]
‘Endeni nyumbani, muoge, murudi kazi’ – airport workers told after strike is called off
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on Wednesday evening, September 11, 2024, decided to end its strike after a full day of paralyzing air travel across Kenya’s main airports. Moses Ndiema, the Secretary General of KAWU, announced that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi, which faced the brunt of the strike’s impact, would soon […]
‘Takeoffs and landings are being handled without delays’ – KCAA announces amidst Adani deal strike
The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued an update on the status of Kenyan airspace amidst a strike staged by aviation workers in different airports in the country starting from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, KCAA informed the country that the industrial action has not […]
Passaris defends Adani deal as strike spreads
Esther Passaris has defended the JKIA-Adani deal, stating that the Indian conglomerate- Adani Group has done exemplary work in other countries. Speaking at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Passaris said that the government needs to ensure that the public is informed of the potential benefits the takeover may present. […]
Delays as strike extends to Kisumu, Mombasa’s Moi International Airport
Travellers were left stranded at both the Kisumu and Mombasa’s Moi International Airports following a strike by the Kenya aviation workers who downed tools at midnight. Passengers were seen in long-winding queues at the Moi International Airport in Mombasa after the workers embarked on a go-slow, which led to several travellers missing their flights. A […]
KAA accuses striking aviation workers of disobeying court
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has accused striking aviation workers of disobeying the court. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, KAA acting CEO Henry Ogoye said the aviation workers who are on a go-slow over the JKIA-Adani deal had paralysed operations at the airport, which is a main gateway to the country. If […]
Kenya Airways issues update on delays at JKIA
Kenya Airways (KQ) has issued an update on the delays that have been witnessed at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following a strike by aviation workers. In a statement on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, KQ noted that some of the departures would be cancelled as a result of the industrial action. “Dear valued customers, […]