The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has called off its planned strike following successful talks with the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
In a statement on Wednesday, October 1, KAA Managing Director Mohamud Gedi said the strike notice issued by KAWU has been withdrawn.
“The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is pleased to announce the successful resolution of the labour matter with the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU).
“The seven-day strike notice issued by the union on September 23, 2025, has been called off following constructive and collaborative deliberations,” read the statement in part.
Gedi noted that the breakthrough came after several consultations involving the Authority, KAWU, and key government ministries.
The Authority also extended its gratitude to the KAA Board of Directors, led by the Chairman Caleb Kositany.
It further thanked the Ministry of Roads and Transport and the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection for their role in the talks.
“Passengers, airlines, and partners can be assured of our commitment to excellent customer experience across all KAA-managed airports. The Authority remains dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, security, and service excellence,” Gedi concluded.
On September 23, KAWU issued a seven-day strike notice over unresolved disputes with KAA.
KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema said the union has lost faith in the KAA board of directors.
“Pursuant to the provisions of Article 41 (2) (d) of the Constitution of Kenya 2010, Section 76 (a) and (c) of the Labour Relations Act 2007, and all other enabling provisions of the law, we wish to formally notify you that all unionisable employees of Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) shall go on strike after the expiry of seven days from today, 23rd September 2025,” Ndiema stated.
He said the strike notice has been triggered by the failure of KAA to confirm over 500 employees serving on fixed-term contracts in the authority.
Ndiema also pointed out that the transfer of roles and functions currently performed by the GFS department to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) will result in job losses for employees currently working there.
Other grievances include the failure to pay overtime to unionisable staff at Wilson Airport for the past six months and drastic changes in the Human Resources Department.
