JKIA Workers Down Tools Over Adani Takeover Leading To Long Queues, Delayed Flights
On Tuesday night, long lines formed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as aviation workers formally downed tools.
The strike follows a notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on August 12, 2024, opposing the proposed lease of Kenya’s flagship airport, JKIA, to Indian conglomerate Adani Group.
Passengers stranded at JKIA after massive strike by Airport workers to reject the Adani Deal Takeover. They will not believe, we need to safe our country as citizens. #kenyanihome #StopAdani pic.twitter.com/3ildXGKYB4
— Nairobi Express (@Nairobi_Express) September 10, 2024
BREAKING: JKIA staff go-slow causes long lines as they plan to go on strike at midnight over Adani takeover deal.
— Larry Madowo (@LarryMadowo) September 10, 2024
They’re declaring a “total lockdown” to oppose the Indian firm, several employees tell me pic.twitter.com/eIwHJHRmqF
In the strike notice, KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema expressed concerns that the JKIA-Adani deal would result in mass layoffs, the introduction of foreign workers, and subpar working conditions.
The aviation workers also demanded the resignation of the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) Board of Directors and three senior managers, accusing them of incompetence and mismanagement.
⚡Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) paralysed as Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike begins.
— Cyprian, Is Nyakundi (@C_NyaKundiH) September 10, 2024
Delays in boarding and take off experienced with witnesses reporting long queues of stranded travelers. pic.twitter.com/PRW2wn9lip
They also demanded the resignation of two Kenya Airways security managers, alleging gross misconduct.
This includes claims of human trafficking, sexual harassment, and unfair promotions within the department.
JKIA workers stage go-slow over proposed deal to lease the main airport to #Adani Group; the action has disrupted travellers departing from the country. Video courtesy https://t.co/DEv93N3Cgc pic.twitter.com/NxT0k3R62e
— Ali 'Mwamvita' Manzu (@Ali_Manzu) September 10, 2024
Despite the union’s demands, Kenya Airways and KAA have provided no significant response. As a result, Tuesday night’s industrial action disrupted flight schedules, leaving many passengers stranded at the airport.
KAWU has stated that they will only reconsider the strike if the proposed sale of JKIA is completely abandoned, and if the KAA board and managers, as well as the two KQ managers, resign as requested.
JKIA Workers Down Tools Over Adani Takeover Leading To Long Queues, Delayed Flights
