JKIA: Passengers Stranded in Kenya Amid Strike Over Nairobi Airport Takeover

Nairobi Airport Workers Down Tools, Leading to Chaos and Confusion

Thousands of travelers faced delays and cancellations as airport staff walked out on Monday, protesting the government's decision to hand over operations to a private company.

The strike began at midnight on Monday, and by morning, long queues had formed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) as frustrated passengers waited for updates on their flights.

The workers, who are members of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), are demanding that the government reverse its decision to hand over the running of JKIA to Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), a private company.

They argue that the move will lead to job losses and a decline in service standards. The government has defended its decision, saying that KAA has a proven track record of managing airports efficiently.

Negotiations between the government and the union are ongoing, but no resolution has yet been reached.

In the meantime, passengers are advised to check with their airlines for the latest information on their flights.

The strike is expected to continue into Tuesday, and possibly beyond.