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August 31, 2026
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From 'flight is coming' to never: Aviation workers strike hits local, international travellers hard

From 'flight is coming' to never: Aviation workers strike hits local, international travellers hard

Airport workers' strike enters day two...

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A strike by Kenyan aviation workers has caused widespread flight cancellations and delays for the second consecutive day, significantly impacting local and international travellers.

  • The strike stems from alleged failure by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to honour a signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding workers' grievances.
  • Stranded passengers, including Italian tourists and business travellers, faced significant disruptions, with some forced to buy expensive alternative tickets or endure long waits.
  • The ongoing disruption is also affecting businesses reliant on airport traffic, with fresh produce exporters reportedly losing up to $3 million daily.

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