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August 31, 2026
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Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike

Passengers stranded overnight by Kenya airport strike

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) says it is striking over a longstanding failure of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to finalise a new collective bargaining agreement...

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Hundreds of passengers were stranded overnight at Kenya's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as a strike by airport workers entered its second day on Monday.

  • The strike, involving staff from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) and Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), has caused flight delays and cancellations.
  • The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) is striking over a failure to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement and the use of National Youth Service volunteers.
  • Local media reported many travellers were forced to spend the night at the airport, describing the situation as "ruining our itinerary."

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