The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its strike, which disrupted flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and other airports across the country. The strike was called off following an agreement between KAWU, the government, and airport and aviation authorities, with all affected employees directed to immediately resume their normal duties
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced the end of the Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff strike that disrupted operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), following the signing of a return-to-work formula by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU). In a statement issued on February 17, 2026, KAA said the agreement was reached after