Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were severely disrupted on Monday morning after aviation workers launched an industrial strike, defying a court injunction. The strike, led by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), is over stalled collective bargaining agreement negotiations dating back to 2015.

• The strike commenced despite an Employment and Labour Relations Court order issued on February 12, blocking industrial action until February 26.
• KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema stated the strike is due to unpaid salary increases for over 10 years and failed negotiations with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
• The situation escalated with the deployment of General Service Unit (GSU) and police officers at JKIA, leading KAWU to call all employees, including those from Kenya Airways (KQ), Jambojet, and other ground handling companies, to leave.