The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) says its has in place necessary measures to ensure normal operations at its facilities following a strike notice by aviation workers union.
The authority says it has received a notice on the planned industrial action by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU).
The aviation workers umbrella body issued a seven day strike notice to KAA on the August 12, 2024 threatening to withdraw its services calling for rejection of a proposal by India’s Adani Airport Holdings to take over management of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport through a concession.
“Discussions are ongoing between the Ministry of Roads and Transport, Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, KAA Management and Kenya Aviation Workers Union to reach an amicable agreement,” said KAA in a statement.
KAWU through its Secretary General Moss Ndiema termed the private proposal by Adani Group as illegal and threatens the livelihood of its more than 10,000 members.
The government has maintained that it is scouting for a strategic investors to undertake modernization of the facility, build a new terminal and a runway which is estimated at Ksh 260 billion.
“KAA does not require external investment to modernize and expand JKIA. KAA is one of the most liquid parastatals we have today,” said Ndiema.
KAA is now assuring travelers of smooth operations are negotiations are underway.
“In preparations for the potential strike action scheduled for Monday, August 19, 2024, the authority has put necessary contingency measures in place to ensure that airport operations continue without disruptions,” said KAA.
KAWU which represents aviation workers from KAA, KCA, KQ, Swissport Kenya, Tradewinds Aviation Services and Eurocraft Agencies has also called for resignation of KAA board, KAA top officials and some officials from KQ over the deal.
