Aviation workers suspend strike after deal with government
Kenya Aviation Workers Union has suspended its planned nationwide strike after reaching a framework agreement with the government and aviation agencies to resolve workers’ grievances...
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Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has suspended its nationwide strike scheduled to begin July 28, averting major disruptions for passengers and airlines.
- A framework agreement was signed between KAWU, the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Kenya Airways (KQ), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), and Jambojet.
- The agreement paves the way for structured negotiations over workers' grievances, including job security and unfair dismissals, spanning the next month.
- KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema confirmed the strike suspension, stating, "there is no anticipation for any disruptions whatsoever arising from the intended strike action."
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Aviation Workers Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike After Govt Brokers Deal With KAWU - July 2026
Kenya's aviation workers have called off a planned nationwide strike after the Kenyan government brokered a last-minute deal with the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). The industrial action, originally set for Friday, July 31, has been called off, averting major disruptions for passengers and airlines. This agreement specifically prevents disruptions at airports, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
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