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September 30, 2025
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KAA Issues Notice to Passengers as Airport Workers Down Tools

KAA Issues Notice to Passengers as Airport Workers Down Tools

While issuing the strike notice, KAWU expressed disappointment over the government’s failure to address its concerns...

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The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has assured passengers of normal operations despite a strike notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) taking effect today, September 29. KAWU's industrial action stems from unresolved grievances including failure to transition contract workers to permanent terms, lack of substantive appointments after promotions, unpaid overtime at Wilson Airport, and the proposed transfer of the Ground Flight Safety (GFS) department's functions to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).

  • Over 500 employees remain on fixed-term contracts, according to KAWU.
  • The strike impacts operations at major airports including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Wilson Airport, and Moi International Airport.
  • KAWU claims employees at Wilson Airport have not received wages for lawful overtime worked over the past six months.

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