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On Tuesday night, long queues formed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as aviation workers began their strike.
This industrial action follows a notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on August 12, 2024, which opposed the proposed leasing of Kenya’s main airport to the Indian conglomerate Adani Group.
KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema, in the strike notice, expressed concerns that the JKIA-Adani deal might result in widespread job losses, the influx of foreign workers, and poorer working conditions.
The workers are also demanding the resignation of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board of Directors and three senior managers, accusing them of incompetence and mismanagement regarding the deal.
Additionally, they are calling for the dismissal of two Kenya Airways security managers due to serious allegations, including human trafficking, sexual harassment, and unfair promotions.
Despite these demands, Kenya Airways and KAA have not made significant responses. As a result, the strike has caused significant disruptions to flight schedules, leaving many passengers stranded at the airport.
KAWU has stated that the strike will continue unless the proposed lease of JKIA is completely abandoned and the KAA board, managers, and the two Kenya Airways security managers resign as demanded.
