Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has reported that operations were not affected at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) despite a protest by some of its staff on Monday.
The Authority ascertained that the protest primarily involved employees from the night shift.
Further, KAA stated that its KAA acting managing director, Henry Ogoye, had, following the strike, met the aviation workers’ union, and he called on them to submit an official memorandum detailing their grievances.
“This document will be reviewed and addressed in due course to ensure their grievances are resolved,” KAA added.
The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) on Saturday announced a temporary postponement of its planned strike, initially set for Sunday, following a decision to review lease deal documents provided by the government regarding the leasing of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to the Indian firm, Adani Group.
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According to KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema, KAA provided concession documents to meet one of the union’s key demands.
“We have deliberated about the issue today and it is our resolution that we make a further delay for our strike action for seven days,” Ndiema said.
The union had first announced its intention to strike on August 11, citing concerns over the government’s adherence to legal requirements, particularly public participation, and the exclusion of KAWU members from discussions surrounding the leasing agreement.
