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Why aviation sector workers are against Adani's takeover of JKIA

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Moss Ndiema(C) Secretary General Kenya Aviation Workers Union leads others in singing a solidarity song during a press briefing where the Union officials said they are opposed to the Government leasing of JKIA. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Aviation workers' representatives have revealed fresh details on why they are against the government deal to hand over the management of Kenya's major airport to Indian firm, Adani Group.

The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (Kawu) says if the deal goes through, about 30,000 employees working at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) could lose their jobs or be forced to apply afresh to the external investor.

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