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Aviation workers issue strike notice over CBA, unresolved grievances

KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema addresses a press briefing in Nairobi, on January 20, 2026. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) management, demanding urgent action to resolve long-standing labour grievances.

In a statement released on Tuesday, the union warned that major operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) could grind to a halt next week if unresolved Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) and other employment issues are not addressed within the stipulated period.

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