Flights at JKIA disrupted as aviation workers down tools

Passengers at JKIA’s terminal 1A after the Kenya Airports Authority announced delays affecting departing flights due to the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) strike on February 16, 2026. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

Operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) have been disrupted after aviation workers commenced industrial action on Monday morning despite a court injunction blocking the strike.

Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) defied an Employment and Labour Relations Court order issued on February 12 that prevented any industrial action until the case is heard on February 26.