Departing and arriving flights at JKIA were disrupted yesterday and airlines and the airport incurred heavy losses due to the aviation workers wildcat strike. The strikers walked off the job in the early hours yesterday, accusing the airport management of unfair staff hiring and compensation. They also protested against what they called the planned takeover of JKIA by KQ. The workers are opposed to a proposed management takeover of the international airport by Kenya Airways. The union is also demanding the removal from office of Kenya Airport Authority chief executive Johnny Andersen and chairman of the board Isaac Awuondo for “aiding JKIA takeover by corrupt elements”.

Source: The Star March 06, 2019 20:03 UTC