NAIROBI-KENYA: The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has reached out to President Uhuru Kenyatta to save over 4000 families likely to be affected by job cuts. The Kenya Airways which is fighting to stay afloat from the effects of coronavirus on Tuesday started laying off its employees in what it terms a right sizing exercise that is expected to conclude on September 30. In a statement, KALPA termed the move as a short-sighted effort that should not be allowed to materialize following the bigger picture to nationalize the carrier. It also noted that the decision to downsize KQ operations will impact the larger economy risking Kenya’s strategic relevance as a regional hub for both passenger traffic and cargo. An insider said KQ has also notified its staff that the order only applied to KAWU members and does not extend to other staff.

Source: Standard Digital July 30, 2020 09:01 UTC