TAKEOVERKawu called the strike to oppose the proposed takeover of JKIA by the financially crippled KQ over fears that they are likely to lose their jobs. Mr Washiali claimed that over Sh500 million was lost Wednesday alone due to the cancellation of flights and bookings of passengers in hotels as the strike persisted. We must stand to be counted that we can safeguard the interests of this country,” Mr Washiali said. KAA must sack all the employees who participated in the strike,” Mr Duale said. Mr Mbadi said that although the Constitution allows picketing and demonstrations, “you just don’t wake up and ask members to go on strike”.

Source: Daily Nation March 07, 2019 07:41 UTC