The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has moved to calm fears of a possible flight disruption and daily operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other airports after aviation workers threatened to go on strike over unresolved labour disputes. In a statement issued on Saturday, March 21, KCAA said issues raised by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) had been addressed through ongoing negotiations, assuring the public that operations would continue uninterrupted. Passengers queue at JKIA during a past industrial strike by Kenya Aviation Workers Union in Nairobi. Photo Edwin DandeThe reassurance follows a fresh strike threat issued by KAWU on Wednesday, March 18, barely a month after the union had suspended a previous industrial action. Though no injuries were reported, the incident has raised questions and concerns over safety in the aviation sector.

Source: Daily Nation March 22, 2026 04:39 UTC