The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has disclosed that it has put in place contingency measures to ensure airport operations continue smoothly after a strike notice by aviation workers.
In a statement on Friday, August 16, KAA confirmed that it had received a seven-day strike notice from the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on Monday, August 12.
Consequently, the authority said there were ongoing discussions between the workers' union and the relevant government agencies to reach an agreement.
"Discussions are ongoing between the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, KAA Management and Kenya Aviation Workers Union to reach an amicable agreement.
"In preparation for the potential strike action scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, the authority has put necessary contingency measures in place to ensure that airport operations continue without any disruptions," KAA stated.
Read More
The authority further maintained that it was committed to maintaining the highest standards of service for all passengers and stakeholders across all airport facilities.
KAWU on Monday issued a strike notice over a deal by the government with an Indian company to upgrade the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).
The union was against the sourcing of Adani Airport Holdings, maintaining that the deal would lead to job losses.
KAWU called for the withdrawal of the deal and further demanded the sacking of top KAA officials.
This comes even as the government previously insisted that JKIA was not being sold and that no jobs would be lost.
-1726491270.jpg)
