KCAA Assures uninterrupted aviation services amid strike threat
KCAA confirmed that it is actively engaging the Kenya Aviation Workers Union through dialogue to resolve outstanding labour concerns and prevent disruption of critical aviation operations. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has assured that aviation services will remain uninterrupted despite a strike threat from the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU).
- KCAA is actively engaging KAWU through dialogue to resolve outstanding labor concerns under established legal frameworks.
- Key aviation functions, including air traffic control, safety oversight, communication, and navigation services, will remain operational.
- Contingency measures are in place to minimize any potential impact on critical services like those at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
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