Kenya Airways (KQ) incurred Sh300 million in losses following a strike by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, which paralyzed air travel and forced flight cancellations across the nation's main aviation hub.
The strike, targeting the proposed merger between KQ and the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), led to the cancellation of 24 flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and created significant operational challenges. Airport staff protested the concession agreement that would see KQ manage airport operations under KAA oversight.
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia highlighted the financial toll, stating that airlines faced
