Aviation workers’ strike disrupts flights at JKIAAviation workers on Monday downed their tools, effectively disrupting air travel across the country. According to Kenya Aviation Workers Union (Kawu) Secretary-General Moss Ndiema, the strike began at 6am. Kenya Airways has issued a statement advising travellers to expect possible flight adjustments and delays due to air traffic control disruptions at JKIA. The union had last week issued a seven-day strike notice to Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) warning that failure to address their grievances would see them proceed with the industrial action as planned. Among the union’s key demands is the employment of workers on permanent and pensionable terms, which it says remains unresolved.

Source: Daily Nation February 16, 2026 11:53 UTC