Govt Issues Way Forward on Looming Airport Disruptions

The aviation workers had warned of a total shutdown of Kenya's airspace, potentially disrupting all domestic and international flights at JKIA and other local airports...

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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has assured the public that aviation operations will not be disrupted despite a planned strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). KCAA confirmed receiving a strike notice dated February 9, 2026, and stated it has initiated talks to resolve the issues.

The strike, scheduled for Monday, February 16, was called by KAWU over stalled collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations, delayed remittance of union dues, and alleged discrimination.
KCAA emphasizeS its commitment to ensuring continuity of all critical aviation safety and operational services.
The union accused KCAA of refusing to implement long-pending agreements dating back to 2015 and raised concerns over contract workers' rights.

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