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Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers
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Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers

Kenya's Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) led a strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, causing significant flight delays and cancellations. The strike was prompted by unresolved grievances between workers and authorities, including stalled negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement and alleged lack of cooperation from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and Kenya Airports Authority. While Rwanda's RwandAir canceled two flights citing air traffic control issues, the KAA provided no specific reason for delays and failed to respond to inquiries. Passengers reported spending up to 12 hours at the airport awaiting updates, with some flights being canceled and rescheduled to the next day. KAWU leadership confirmed ongoing strike actions despite planned meetings with government officials.

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Kenya airport staff strike delays thousands of passengers

Kenya's Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) led a strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, causing significant flight delays and cancellations. The strike was prompted by unresolved grievances between workers and authorities, including stalled negotiations over a collective bargaining agreement and alleged lack of cooperation from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority and Kenya Airports Authority. While Rwanda's RwandAir canceled two flights citing air traffic control issues, the KAA provided no specific reason for delays and failed to respond to inquiries. Passengers reported spending up to 12 hours at the airport awaiting updates, with some flights being canceled and rescheduled to the next day. KAWU leadership confirmed ongoing strike actions despite planned meetings with government officials.

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