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February 17, 2026
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Pilots raise safety concerns as aviation workers' strike enters day 2

Pilots raise safety concerns as aviation workers' strike enters day 2

Kenya Pilots Association calls for dialogue to end ongoing aviation workers strike, says go-slow is affecting crew scheduling and rest...

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Pilots in Kenya are raising safety concerns as an aviation workers' strike, initiated by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) over unresolved grievances since 2015, enters its second day, significantly disrupting air travel at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other local airports.

  • The strike, which began on February 15, 2026, has caused flight delays, diversions, and cancellations, with the Kenya Airline Pilots Association (KALPA) warning that disruptions could increase fatigue risk for pilots.
  • KAWU issued a one-week strike notice on February 8, 2026, citing the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)'s failure to negotiate a new Collective Bargaining Agreement since the previous one expired in 2015.
  • Lady Justice Agnes Nzei issued temporary orders halting the strike on Friday, February 13, following an application by KCAA.

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