Kenya Airports Authority issues passenger advisory after flight disruptions at JKIA
The Kenya Airports Authority KAA has issued a public advisory urging travelers to confirm their flight status with airlines before heading to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport JKIA. This comes as an ongoing strike by aviation workers, which began on Sunday, August 30, continues to disrupt operations, causing flight delays and cancellations. The industrial action involves workers from KAA, the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority KCAA, and Jambojet. Kenya Aviation Workers Union KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema stated that members would not return to work until their demands for improved welfare, better working conditions, and the implementation of previously agreed employment benefits are met. The disruption has led to long queues and confusion, with hundreds of travelers spending Sunday night in airport lobbies. KAA is coordinating with stakeholders to mitigate the impact and has called for dialogue to resolve the stand-off, warning of broader consequences for the aviation sector.
