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Airport Workers Strike Causes Delays, Thousands Stranded

2/16/2026

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Flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi were delayed as airport workers began a strike.
Kenya Airways issued a travel advisory urging passengers to check flight status.
The strike followed a seven-day notice over unresolved issues in a collective bargaining agreement.
The Kenya Airports Authority implemented contingency measures and is engaging stakeholders to resolve the dispute.
Thousands of passengers were stranded, with long wait times reported at the airport.

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Story summary

Flights at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi were delayed as airport workers began a strike.
Kenya Airways issued a travel advisory urging passengers to check flight status.
The strike followed a seven-day notice over unresolved issues in a collective bargaining agreement.
The Kenya Airports Authority implemented contingency measures and is engaging stakeholders to resolve the dispute.
Thousands of passengers were stranded, with long wait times reported at the airport.