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Originally published by Kenyanstop
August 31, 2026
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Passengers Stranded in Airports Across the Globe as Aviation Strike Bites
The industrial action called by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) now enters the second day, with impacts also felt globally, as passengers are forced to bear the brunt...
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An aviation strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has left hundreds of passengers stranded overnight at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports, with disruptions entering their second day.
- Thousands of passengers are affected, facing delays of over six hours, cancellations, and reschedules.
- One traveller reported spending nearly Ksh300,000 (USD2,300) on accommodations and rebooking after multiple flight cancellations with no explanation or refund.
- Former Principal Secretary Irungu Nyakera was among those stranded, warning of significant economic losses in trade and tourism due to the standoff.
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