Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) resumed following the signing of a return-to-work formula between the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) and airport authorities, bringing to an end the Air Traffic Control (ATC) staff strike that had disrupted flights.
The breakthrough came after a successful mediation meeting led by Transport Cabinet Secretary Davis Chirchir, with participation from officials from the Ministry of Labour, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), KAWU, and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA).
In a statement, KAA commended all parties for their constructive engagement and commitment to resolving the dispute amicably.
Airport authorities confirmed that operations are now normalizing across all airports in the country. Passengers have been advised to contact their respective airlines for updated flight schedules as services gradually return to full capacity.
KAA acting Chief Executive Officer Dr. Mohamud Gedi reiterated the authority’s commitment to safety, efficiency, and operational excellence across Kenya’s airports.
The resolution is expected to ease travel disruptions and restore confidence in the country’s aviation sector.
The strike had negatively affected services at the airport. Other local airports had been affected too.
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