A nationwide go-slow strike by Kenyan aviation workers entered its second day on Monday, causing severe flight delays and leaving thousands of international and domestic passengers stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
According to statements from union officials and local aviation reports, national carrier Kenya Airways warned passengers of departure delays exceeding six hours as ground handling and air traffic control operations slowed dramatically.
Regional carriers including Jambojet and RwandAir reported cancellations and schedule adjustments, while hundreds of frustrated travelers spent the night inside terminals awaiting updates on rescheduled flights across major hub connections.
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union initiated the industrial action over stalled negotiations regarding collective bargaining agreements, remuneration disputes, and job security concerns with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and airport management.
The disruption marks a renewed escalation in Kenya’s troubled aviation sector, following months of friction over proposed airport public-private partnerships, persistent labor grievances, and previous government interventions that failed to yield permanent solutions.
Union officials met with government representatives on Sunday but failed to reach an agreement, leaving the strike active while airport authorities advised all passengers to confirm flight status before traveling.
