Aviation Workers Suspend Planned Nationwide Strike After Govt Brokers Deal With KAWU

The suspension follows negotiations between the union, government officials and key stakeholders in the aviation sector aimed at resolving a labour dispute that had threatened to paralyze air transport operations...

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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). This agreement averts potential disruptions at airports, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

The strike was set to commence on Friday, July 28th, 2026.
The breakthrough followed government-mediated talks addressing the union's unresolved labour concerns.
The suspension provides relief to airlines, passengers, and businesses dependent on uninterrupted airport operations, preserving Kenya's role as a regional aviation hub.

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