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HomeDaily NewsThursday, October 2, 2025Public Sector Workers Strike, Protest, and Negotiate Over Pay and Management - October 2025
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Public Sector Workers Strike, Protest, and Negotiate Over Pay and Management - October 2025

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) called off its planned strike after successful negotiations and reaching a partial deal with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), resolving tensions that affected the air travel sector. In Nairobi, a health crisis is unfolding as health workers protested three months of unpaid salaries, directly blaming Governor Johnson Sakaja during demonstrations on October 2. Meanwhile, in Siaya County, the Head of Law Enforcement was placed on compulsory leave after goons attacked and injured more than 20 striking nurses outside the governor's office on September 30. This decision was made to facilitate a full investigation into the incident.

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KAA, union reach partial deal amid ongoing disputes over management

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Airport Workers Call Off Strike

Airport Workers Call Off Strike

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its planned strike following successful negotiations with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). This breakthrough resolves tensions that had affected the air travel sector for over two weeks, ensuring uninterrupted operations at KAA-managed airports.

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Sakaja on the Spot as Striking Health Workers Protest in CBD

Sakaja on the Spot as Striking Health Workers Protest in CBD

A health crisis is unfolding in Nairobi as health workers protested unpaid salaries, directly blaming Governor Johnson Sakaja. Demonstrations on Thursday, October 2, saw workers march from Jevanjee Gardens to City Hall offices, demanding three months of overdue pay.

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A health crisis is unfolding in Nairobi as health workers protested unpaid salaries, directly blaming Governor Johnson Sakaja. Demonstrations on Thursday, October 2, saw workers march from Jevanjee Gardens to City Hall offices, demanding three months of overdue pay.

  • Three months of unpaid salaries triggered the strike.
  • Key persons involved include Malindi Chao, KMPDU Secretary in Nairobi, and Stephen Muthama, chair of KUCO Nairobi.
  • This is the second strike in recent weeks, following a go-slow by county government workers on Wednesday, September 18, due to salary delays and defiance of an August 11 return-to-work agreement.
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Senior County Official Sent on Compulsory Leave After Goons Attack, Injure Nurses

Senior County Official Sent on Compulsory Leave After Goons Attack, Injure Nurses

The County Government of Siaya has placed its Head of Law Enforcement Unit and other enforcement officers on compulsory leave following an attack on striking nurses outside the governor's office on Tuesday, September 30. This decision aims to facilitate a full investigation into the incident where more than 20 nurses were injured by unknown assailants.

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Key Highlights

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its planned strike following successful negotiations with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA). This breakthrough resolves tensions that had affected the air travel sector for over two weeks, ensuring uninterrupted operations at KAA-managed airports.

  • The resolution was announced on Wednesday night by Managing Director Mohamud Gedi of KAA.
  • KAWU had initially issued a seven-day strike notice, citing grievances including the KAA board’s "loss of faith" and poor governance.
  • The September 30 strike had been temporarily suspended for two days to allow court-mandated negotiations, with collaborative support from the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.

Key Highlights

The County Government of Siaya has placed its Head of Law Enforcement Unit and other enforcement officers on compulsory leave following an attack on striking nurses outside the governor's office on Tuesday, September 30. This decision aims to facilitate a full investigation into the incident where more than 20 nurses were injured by unknown assailants.

  • More than 20 nurses were reportedly injured during the attack.
  • The Head of Law Enforcement Unit and other officers were put on 30-day compulsory leave starting Thursday, October 2.
  • The Kenya National Union of Nurses and Midwives (KNUNM) threatened a nationwide strike, accusing Governor James Orengo's administration of facilitating the disruption.