The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has assured that aviation services will remain uninterrupted despite a strike threat from the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU).

• KCAA is actively engaging KAWU through dialogue to resolve outstanding labor concerns under established legal frameworks.
• Key aviation functions, including air traffic control, safety oversight, communication, and navigation services, will remain operational.
• Contingency measures are in place to minimize any potential impact on critical services like those at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Kenyan aviation workers have issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), effective February 9th, protesting a stalled Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), job downgrades, and salary cuts from contract placements.

• The strike notice warns of a nationwide shutdown of aviation operations if the dispute is not resolved within seven days.
• The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), led by Secretary General Moss Ndiema, states five CBA cycles beyond the 2015–2016 agreement remain outstanding.
• The union also alleges KCAA’s refusal to deduct union dues for staff in Grades 4 and 5, violating the Labour Relations Act.