Kenya's aviation workers have called off a planned nationwide strike after the Kenyan government brokered a last-minute deal with the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). This agreement averts potential disruptions at airports, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

• The strike was set to commence on Friday, July 28th, 2026.
• The breakthrough followed government-mediated talks addressing the union's unresolved labour concerns.
• The suspension provides relief to airlines, passengers, and businesses dependent on uninterrupted airport operations, preserving Kenya's role as a regional aviation hub.

Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has suspended its nationwide strike scheduled to begin July 28, averting major disruptions for passengers and airlines.

• A framework agreement was signed between KAWU, the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Kenya Airways (KQ), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), and Jambojet.
• The agreement paves the way for structured negotiations over workers' grievances, including job security and unfair dismissals, spanning the next month.
• KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema confirmed the strike suspension, stating, "there is no anticipation for any disruptions whatsoever arising from the intended strike action."

Kenyan aviation workers have suspended their planned strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with employers and government agencies. The industrial action, originally set for Friday, July 31, has been called off, averting disruptions.

• A 30-day window has been agreed upon for implementing the terms of the agreement.
• The deal was signed by the Kenya Aviation Workers’ Union (KAWU), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airways, and other stakeholders.
• Discussions are scheduled on outstanding concerns for Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and the KCAA Collective Bargaining Agreement, with assurances of no victimisation.