Published: February 17, 2026 | Courtesy: Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA)
Nairobi – The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has issued an update regarding the situation at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) following constructive dialogue between all parties involved in the recent industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) .
🤝 Breakthrough Meeting
Officials of KAWU today agreed to participate in a round-table discussion convened at the office of the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport, Mr. Davis Chirchir.
Attendees:
| Representative | Organization |
|---|---|
| Hon. Davis Chirchir | Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Roads and Transport |
| Ms. Teresia Mbaika | Principal Secretary, State Department for Aviation and Aerospace Development |
| Mr. Shadrack Mwadime | Principal Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Skills Development |
| Delegations from: | KAWU, KAA, KCAA |
✅ Key Agreements Reached
| Agreement | Details |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Immediate Resumption | Airport operations at JKIA and other facilities to resume immediately |
| 👥 Staff Representation | Level of representation of KCAA staff to be reviewed appropriately as demanded by the Union |
| ⚖️ Conciliation Process | Ministry of Labour to assist in a conciliatory process to discuss all issues raised to an amicable solution |
| 🤝 Union Commitment | KAWU commits to round-table engagement towards resolution of worker concerns |
| 🛫 Priorities | Ongoing dialogue prioritizes passengers, aviation reliability, and national interests |
📊 Current Operations Status
| Metric | Status |
|---|---|
| ✈️ Passenger Processing | Returned to normal levels |
| 🛬 Flight Movements | Returning to normal schedule |
| 👥 Airport Management | Working collaboratively with airline partners |
| ⚙️ Efficiency | Full restoration underway |
📢 Official Statement
“KCAA reaffirms its commitment to maintaining safe, orderly, and reliable aviation services while supporting ongoing dialogue aimed at resolving the outstanding matters.”
— Corporate Communication Department
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority
📞 Contact Information
For more information:
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| 📞 Phone | +254 709 725 000 |
| ✉️ Email | pr@kcaa.or.ke |
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