{
  "id": 4786252,
  "title": "Flight disruptions persist at JKIA as KAWU calls off strike",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/flight-disruptions-persist-at-jkia-as-kawu-calls-off-strike",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T04:36:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/flight-disruptions-persist-at-jkia-as-kawu-calls-off-strike/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Several flights have been cancelled at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as aviation workers go on a go-slow strike. Passengers have been stranded for hours, some even spending the night at the airport, awaiting updates on their travel plans. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off the strike after reaching an accord with key aviation sector entities and the government. This agreement, signed following a meeting chaired by Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, involves the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Jambojet Limited and other officials from relevant ministries and trade unions. The deal includes the remittance of agency fees held by KAA to the union immediately, as well as the commencement of negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement between KAWU and KCAA. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has withdrawn its initial guidance and issued new parameters for these talks. KAA management has pledged to honour and implement the outcomes of the collective bargaining talks. The union's recognition agreement with Jambojet is currently under judicial review, with parties expected to comply with any court decisions. The government has promised to mediate in any disputes related to KAA's top management. KAWU has instructed its members to resume work immediately, with the hope of restoring normal airport operations.",
  "summary": "Several flights have been cancelled as the aviation workers go-slow enters day two at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Passengers have been waiting for hours for updates on their flights, with some travellers having spent the night at the airport after flights were delayed or cancelled. KBC Reporter who is on the ground says […] The post Flight disruptions persist at JKIA as KAWU…",
  "key_points": [
    "Several flights cancelled at JKIA due to go-slow strike.",
    "KAWU strike called off after accord with aviation sector entities.",
    "KAA pledges to honor collective bargaining talks outcomes."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The accord between KAWU and aviation sector entities averts a prolonged disruption to air travel, allowing for negotiations on a Collective Bargaining Agreement and resolution of outstanding union dues.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "People Daily Kenya",
        "title": "KAWU ends 2-day strike, vows to resume duties",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/kawu-ends-2-day-strike-vows-to-resume-duties",
        "published": "2026-09-01T04:52:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}