An ongoing air traffic services strike at Kenya’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is causing significant flight disruptions and threatening the nation’s status as a regional aviation hub.

• The strike, initiated by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), has led to delays, cancellations, and diversions, impacting passenger connectivity and flight safety.
• Industry bodies including the Kenya Association of Air Operators (KAAO), African Airlines Association (AFRAA), and Kenya Tourism Federation (KTF) are urging for an immediate resolution.
• A similar strike in February resulted in an estimated $5.1 million in direct losses for 16 operators, highlighting the substantial economic consequences of such industrial actions.