The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its strike after reaching an agreement with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA). The strike had caused significant flight disruptions at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) since Monday morning.

• The strike began on Monday and was resolved on Tuesday.
• A return-to-work formula was signed between KAWU and KCAA.
• The deal was brokered by the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Labour.
• The meeting to resolve the dispute was chaired by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir.

The Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) has warned of increased fatigue risks for flight crews due to disruptions from an ongoing strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), potentially compromising flight safety. This concern arises from delays, cancellations, and diversions leading to unpredictable schedules and extended duty periods for pilots.

• The strike has led to a reduction in mandatory rest time between shifts for pilots, affecting regulatory limits on Flight Duty Periods (FDP).
• KALPA emphasized that operational pressures should not compromise regulatory safeguards, which mitigate fatigue and ensure flight operations are within internationally accepted safety parameters.
• Despite a temporary court order blocking the strike until February 26, KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema stated the union would not back down, citing the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority’s (KCAA) “insensitive and chest-thumping attitude.”
• KAWU accuses Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and other aviation management bodies of not addressing longstanding concerns over labor terms, employment practices, and worker welfare, including stalled collective bargaining agreements and unfair labor practices.

Pilots in Kenya are raising safety concerns as an aviation workers' strike, initiated by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) over unresolved grievances since 2015, enters its second day, significantly disrupting air travel at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other local airports.

• The strike, which began on February 15, 2026, has caused flight delays, diversions, and cancellations, with the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) warning that disruptions could increase fatigue risk for pilots.
• KAWU issued a one-week strike notice on February 8, 2026, citing the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)'s failure to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement since the previous one expired in 2015.
• Lady Justice Agnes Nzei issued temporary orders halting the strike on Friday, February 13, following an application by KCAA.

Kenya Airways (KQ) has warned passengers of flight delays up to four hours as a strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) enters its second day, disrupting operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

• KQ adjusted its flight network and advised passengers to check their flight status and rebooking options.
• The strike began despite a court order issued by Lady Justice Agnes Nzei on Friday last week, temporarily halting the industrial action.
• KAWU initiated the strike after the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) repeatedly failed to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement since 2015.
• Passengers, like Collins Sankale and Doki Wada, reported extensive waits and limited communication, with some waiting for 10 hours or having flights cancelled after boarding.

Airport workers in Kenya have called off their two-day strike that caused significant disruptions and flight cancellations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other facilities.

• The strike ended after negotiations with the Ministry of Transport and the Kenya Airports Authority.
• The agreement ensures that the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) will be met.
• Hundreds of travellers experienced flight delays and cancellations since Monday due to the industrial action.