Airport strike paralyses JKIA, Moi as thousands of passengers left stranded
Thousands of passengers were left stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi and Moi International Airport in Mombasa on Monday, August 31, 2026, after aviation workers went on strike over unresolved labour grievances. The disruption affected flights and airport services, leaving travellers uncertain about their journeys as workers withdrew services and demanded action […]
On Monday, August 31, 2026, aviation workers went on strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi and Moi International Airport in Mombasa, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The disruption affected flights and airport services, causing uncertainty among travellers. Daystar University students travelling to South Korea reported that their plane had not arrived from Dubai.
Passengers at both airports expressed frustration, with some describing the situation as confusing due to changing flight information. The strike followed a framework agreement signed on July 27, 2026, between key players in the aviation sector to suspend a planned strike. However, the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) Secretary-General, Moses Ndiema, stated that several grievances listed in the union's strike notice had not been addressed.
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) had warned passengers of potential delays on Sunday, August 30, and urged them to confirm their flight status with airlines.
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