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September 1, 2026
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Aviation workers end strike after government deal

Aviation workers end strike after government deal

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has ordered its members back to work, calling off a two-day strike after signing a return-to-work agreement with the government...

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The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has ended its two-day strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the government. Normal operations at affected airports are expected to resume immediately.

  • Key parties involved in the agreement include KAWU, the Ministry of Transport, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), and Jambojet Limited.
  • The strike caused disruptions at major airports including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport, Eldoret International Airport, and Kisumu International Airport.
  • Negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement between KAWU and KCAA will commence immediately, with salary talks to follow guidelines from the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC).

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Aviation Workers End Strike After Government Deal - September 2026

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) ended its two-day strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the government, allowing normal operations to resume at affected airports. The strike had paralyzed operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports across Kenya, leaving numerous passengers stranded since August 31, 2026. The Kenyan government issued an apology for disruptions at JKIA following the aviation workers' strike that entered its second day. Kenya Airways waived rebooking fees for passengers affected by the strike. Kenya Railways introduced special train services between Nairobi and Mombasa to accommodate travellers affected by aviation sector disruptions.

JKIA grinds to a halt leaving passengers stranded
JKIA grinds to a halt leaving passengers stranded

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Govt apologises over JKIA disruption as Mudavadi says talks to end aviation strike continue
Govt apologises over JKIA disruption as Mudavadi says talks to end aviation strike continue

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KQ Offers Free Flight Rebooking for Passengers Hit by Aviation Strike

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Kenya Railways Announces Interventions Amid Ongoing Aviation Crisis

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