Hundreds remain stranded as aviation workers' strike enters day two

Travellers scheduled to fly through JKIA spent the night in airport lobbies awaiting guidance from airlines amid widespread disruptions...

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A strike by Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) members has entered its second day, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other Kenyan airports.

Hundreds of passengers remain stranded due to the ongoing industrial action.
Key organizations involved include KAWU, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and Jambojet.
Tourism stakeholders are urging the government to intervene, warning of billions of shillings in losses and damage to Kenya's tourism reputation.

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