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JKIA disruption exposes Kenya’s fresh produce supply-chain risk

Kenya’s latest aviation workers’ strike has exposed a costly vulnerability in the country’s fresh produce export industry: its heavy dependence on Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to move…

  • Two-day labor strike disrupts JKIA operations, causing $2-3M daily losses
  • JKIA handles 5,500-7,000 tonnes of export cargo weekly, critical for fresh produce
  • Strike resolved September 1, 2026, but highlights supply-chain vulnerability

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