The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has ended its two-day strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the government. Normal operations at affected airports are expected to resume immediately.

• Key parties involved in the agreement include KAWU, the Ministry of Transport, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and Jambojet Limited.
• The strike caused disruptions at major airports including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport, Eldoret International Airport, and Kisumu International Airport.
• Negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement between KAWU and KCAA will commence immediately, with salary talks to follow guidelines from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been significantly disrupted for a second day due to an ongoing airport workers' strike.

• Many travelers were forced to sleep at the airport since yesterday, exacerbating their travel woes.
• The strike involves airport workers.
• The disruptions are affecting passengers at JKIA.

A crucial private meeting is currently underway in Nairobi involving key stakeholders to resolve the ongoing airport workers' strike.

• The meeting aims to find a resolution for the airport workers' strike.
• Key participants include senior officials from the Ministry of Transport, the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), the Remuneration Committee, and the Central Organisation of Trade Unions (COTU).
• The discussions are being held in a closed-door session, indicating the sensitive nature of the negotiations.

A strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has paralyzed operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports across Kenya, leaving numerous passengers stranded since August 31, 2026.

• Passengers faced significant delays and cancellations for both local and international flights.
• The strike is due to grievances over salaries and alleged poor management.
• Talks between KAWU, the Ministry of Transport, and COTU were ongoing as of Monday afternoon, with hopes for a swift resolution.

Kenya Airways is waiving rebooking fees for passengers affected by the recent aviation workers' strike, as the airline works to resume normal operations.

• Affected passengers can reschedule flights at no additional cost.
• The Kenya Aviation Workers Union called off their strike on Tuesday, September 1, following an agreement with the government.
• Normal flight schedules are anticipated to be restored by Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Normal operations are gradually resuming at Moi International Airport in Mombasa following the suspension of an airport workers' strike.

• The strike by airport workers has been suspended.
• Operations at Moi International Airport are normalizing.
• The suspension aims to restore routine services at the airport.

A strike by JKIA workers has significantly impacted travelers, businesses, and tourism in Kenya. The industrial action has caused widespread disruption at the country's main international airport.

• Disruptions have affected over 10,000 travelers.
• The strike involves workers from various departments at JKIA.
• The Kenya Airports Authority is working to resolve the situation.