Workers’ strike at Kenya’s main international airport leaves passengers stranded

Associated Press (AP)Filed 2026-08-31 · 13:23 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min

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A workers' strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, has caused significant disruptions to air traffic. The strike, led by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, is due to demands for better pay and working conditions. As a result, passengers have been left stranded due to delayed and canceled flights. The Kenya Airports Authority confirmed these disruptions and advised travelers to verify their flight status with their carriers. Kenya Airways and its subsidiary Jambojet have reported extended delays. This is not the first time the airport, a key regional and international transport hub, has experienced such industrial action, with a similar strike occurring in February.

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A similar strike in February also stranded passengers at the airport.

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Kenya Airways and Jambojet reported extended flight delays.

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Workers demand better pay and working conditions under the Kenya Aviation Workers Union.

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Kenya Airports Authority confirmed that some flights are experiencing delays and cancellations.

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A workers' strike has slowed down air traffic at Kenya's main airport in Nairobi, leaving many stranded.

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Fashion designer John Galliano poses at the end of the presentation of the Dior Haute Couture spring/summer 2010 fashion collection on Jan. 25, 2010, in Paris. (AP Photo/Jacques Brinon, File) 2026-08-31T13:03:22Z NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A workers’ strike has slowed down air traffic at Kenya’s main airport in Nairobi, leaving many stranded after their flights were delayed or canceled. Kenya Airports Authority said in a statement Monday that “some flights are experiencing delays and cancellations,” advising travelers to check with their carriers before going to the airport. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport has been plagued by intermittent industrial action as workers demand better pay and working conditions under their umbrella body, the Kenya Aviation Workers Union. Kenya Airways and its subsidiary Jambojet reported extended flight delays. A similar strike in February stranded passengers at the airport, a major transport hub for regional and international travel.

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