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Kenya Airports Authority

Also known as: KAA · Kenya Airports Authority PLC

Government agency responsible for managing Kenya's airports, including Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, currently involved in labor disputes with aviation workers union.

2026-04-292026-09-27

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    … Participants at the conference include representatives from UNODC, the Kenya Financial Reporting Centre, Egypt Financial Intelligence Unit, South Sudan Financial Intelligence Unit, Djibouti National Financial Intelligence Agency, Kenya Airports Authority, Ethiopia Airport Authori …

    DPP Ingonga Urges Joint Horn Of Africa Fight Against Human Trafficking, Migrant Smuggling
  3. The Standard

    … Chirchir on Thursday, June 18, said the contract, which is yet to be signed, will be implemented by the Kenya Airports Authority. …

    'We don't know him:' Government denies links to Wicknell Chivayo in JKIA deal
  4. The Standard

    … In a major boost to the project, the governor announced that a technical team from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is expected in Bungoma to begin planning for the construction of a passenger terminal, a key step towards the operationalisation and commercialisation of flights …

    New airport promises jobs, trade and growth for Bungoma
  5. May 2026
  6. The Standard

    … Currently, the passenger terminal building is under construction and is set for completion in May 2027.Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) chairperson Caleb Kositany said the airstrip can handle one million passengers yearly, making Homa Bay a tourism and logistics hub. …

    Kabunde Airstrip expansion to boost trade, tourism
  7. April 2026
  8. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 29- The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has launched a new Joint Operations Centre (JOC) at Malindi International Airport, marking a significant step in strengthening aviation security and border management across the country. …

    KAA Launches Joint Operations Centre at Malindi International Airport to Boost Aviation Security
  9. Citizen Digital

    … eption at JKIA was led by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano, and brought together stakeholders including KWS Director General Prof Erustus Kanga, Czech Republic Ambassador Nicol Adamcova, the Kenya Airports Authority …

    Four mountain bongos arrive from Czech Republic, moved to Mt. Kenya conservancy
  10. Capital News

    … The event brought together key conservation stakeholders, including the Kenya Wildlife Service, led by Director General Erastus Kanga, as well as partners from the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and the Kenya Airports Authority. …

    Kenya Strengthens Mountain Bongo Population with Arrival of Four Rare Males
Society

Aviation workers split over KAWU's strike threat at KAA

The News

Some aviation workers at Kenya Airports Authority have distanced themselves from a seven-day strike notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, saying disputes should be resolved through dialogue instead of industrial action. The workers, led by Aviation Security Instructor Joyce Kaburu, also challenged the legality of KAWU's leadership and demanded fresh union elections.

16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 16 September

  1. Aviation workers split over KAWU's strike threat at KAA

    Some aviation workers at Kenya Airports Authority have distanced themselves from a seven-day strike notice issued by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union, saying disputes should be resolved through dialogue instead of industrial action. The workers, led by Aviation Security Instructor Joyce Kaburu, also challenged the legality of KAWU's leadership and demanded fresh union elections.

    16 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 15 September

  1. KAA denies involvement in phone retrieval harassment at JKIA

    Kenya Airports Authority says the interaction in a viral video showing a passenger alleging harassment and demands for a bribe while retrieving her phone at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport involved airline personnel, not KAA staff.

    15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. KAA denies involvement in viral passenger incident at JKIA

    Kenya Airports Authority distanced itself from a viral video showing a passenger attempting to recover a mobile phone left onboard an aircraft at JKIA, stating the interaction involved airline personnel, not KAA staff. KAA expressed sympathy for the passenger's inconvenience and said it was working with airlines and aviation stakeholders to ensure professional handling of customer interactions and strengthen awareness of procedures for recovering left items.

    15 September 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Government deploys security and efficiency upgrades at Nairobi's JKIA

    The government has introduced measures to improve passenger processing and security at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including deployment of the Automatic Terminal Information Service and a centralised check-in system. A new terminal under construction is expected to take 54 months and increase the airport's capacity by about 10 million passengers annually.

    10 September 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. Government tightens operational rules at JKIA for service improvement

    The government has introduced stricter operational rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to improve passenger processing and airport operations, including digitization of passenger identification and luggage/cargo processing, and strict enforcement of baggage-handling procedures.

    9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. JKIA deploys Automatic Terminal Information Service for flight management

    The government is rolling out new flight-information and passenger-data systems at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, including the Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS) and the Advanced Passenger Registration system, as part of a 154.2 billion modernisation programme aimed at improving operational controls and strengthening the airport's regional hub status.

    9 September 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Government tightens baggage and cargo rules at JKIA

    The Government has tightened baggage-handling rules at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, warning passengers against practices like attaching luggage to other travellers' bags and directing airlines to ensure baggage is correctly identified and processed. Airlines face regulatory action, including potential suspension, if they facilitate cargo movement outside authorised channels.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

  4. New law streamlines passenger charges, raising air travel costs

    President Ruto signed the Air Passenger Service Charge (Amendment) Act, 2026, which changes how passenger service charges are collected and distributed to beneficiary agencies. The move follows October 2025 increases in charges on international tickets from $40 to $50 and domestic tickets from Sh500 to Sh600.

    9 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. President Ruto signs four Bills into law for governance

    President William Ruto assented to four Bills including the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill, the Air Passenger Service Charge Amendment Bill, the Kenya National Council for Population and Development Bill, and the Trust Administration Bill. The Public Finance Management Amendment Bill is intended to strengthen accountability and oversight of government funds, create a standardized mechanism for grants to county governments, and introduce penalties for accounting officers who fail to implement assembly committee resolutions.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Ruto signs law penalizing officials who ignore audit findings

    President William Ruto has signed the Public Finance Management Amendment Bill 2025, which introduces penalties for public entities that fail to implement recommendations from the Auditor-General and Controller of Budget, and shortens the period for submitting financial statements.

    8 September 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Kenya airports handle 244 flights as aviation strike ends

    Kenya's aviation operations have resumed to normal after aviation workers called off their strike, with major airports handling 244 arrivals and departures between 3 a.m. and noon on Tuesday. The Kenya Airports Authority said all airports were operating normally and working to progressively restore flight schedules.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News →

  2. Aviation workers end strike after pay and union dues deal

    Aviation workers called off their industrial action and resumed duties after reaching a return-to-work agreement with employers. The deal provides for the immediate remittance of agency fees owed to the Kenya Aviation Workers Union by the Kenya Airports Authority, and clears the way for fresh negotiations on a new Collective Bargaining Agreement between KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

    1 September 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Kenya aviation workers call off strike after government agreement

    Aviation workers under the Kenya Aviation Workers' Union (KAWU) have called off their strike after reaching a return-to-work agreement with the Ministry of Transport. The agreement commits KAWU and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) to begin negotiations for a Collective Bargaining Agreement, with KCAA management to honor and implement the outcome.

    1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  4. Aviation workers end two-day strike after government deal

    The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has called off its strike following a return-to-work agreement with the government and other parties, directing members to resume normal duties immediately and restoring operations at four paralysed airports.

    1 September 2026 · The Standard →

Monday 31 August

  1. Government apologises for JKIA disruption, pledges urgent talks

    The government has apologised for the ongoing disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, citing its impact on passengers, airlines and businesses. Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the government is engaging all parties involved with talks ongoing to resolve the matter and restore normal operations.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Kenya aviation strike disrupts flights for second consecutive day

    A Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike that began Sunday continued into Monday, causing flight delays and cancellations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other airports. The government said it was working toward an amicable settlement, though the Transport Ministry remained publicly silent on the disruption.

    31 August 2026 · Capital News →

  3. Aviation strike disrupts JKIA, threatens Kenya's regional hub status

    Kenya's aviation industry bodies have called for an urgent end to an air traffic services strike that began August 30, warning that prolonged disruption at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is threatening flight safety, passenger connectivity and the country's reputation as a regional aviation hub. The strike has caused delays, cancellations, diversions and rerouting at JKIA and other Kenyan airports.

    31 August 2026 · Capital News →

  4. KAA urges passengers to confirm flights amid JKIA disruptions

    The Kenya Airports Authority has advised passengers to contact their airlines to confirm flight status as industrial action by aviation workers continues to disrupt Air Traffic Control services at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, causing delays and cancellations. Kenya Airways reported delays of more than six hours and rescheduled or cancelled flights.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. Aviation strike leaves hundreds stranded at JKIA overnight

    Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport since Sunday after Kenya Aviation Workers Union began a strike demanding improved welfare, working conditions, and implementation of employment benefits. Airlines were processing hotel transfers for stranded passengers on Monday morning.

    31 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  6. Aviation workers strike disrupts Kenyan airports for second day

    Hundreds of passengers remained stranded at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and other Kenyan airports on Monday as the Kenya Aviation Workers Union strike entered its second day. Aviation workers are demanding improved welfare, better working conditions and implementation of previously agreed employment benefits, with the strike affecting Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, and Jambojet.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

  7. Kenya airport workers' strike strands hundreds overnight

    A strike by workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport entered its second day on Monday, forcing hundreds of passengers to remain at the terminal with multiple flights cancelled and delays of two to three hours. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union is striking over the Kenya Airports Authority's failure to finalize a new collective bargaining agreement and opposition to the use of National Youth Service volunteers as staff.

    31 August 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 30 August

  1. Aviation workers strike strands hundreds at Kenyan airports

    Air traffic controllers and airport authority staff struck, demanding improved welfare, better working conditions and implementation of previously agreed employment benefits. The strike disrupted flight operations, with several airlines delaying or rescheduling flights across major Kenyan airports including Jomo Kenyatta International and Moi International.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. Aviation workers strike at KCAA, KAA, and Jambojet

    Aviation workers went on strike at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, and Jambojet on Sunday morning, reviving disruption threats a month after a government-brokered truce. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union says members will not resume work until grievances against all three employers are settled.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  3. KAA warns of flight delays at Kenyan airports

    Kenya Airports Authority issued an advisory warning passengers to expect delays to departing flights after disruptions to some flight operations, though it did not disclose the number of affected flights or a specific cause. Passengers were advised to contact their airlines directly for flight information.

    30 August 2026 · Capital News →

  4. KAA advises passengers of departure delays at Kenya airports

    The Kenya Airports Authority has issued an advisory that some departing flights are experiencing delays across its airports and is working with aviation agencies and airlines to manage the situation. The authority urges travellers to contact their airlines for the latest flight status information.

    30 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  5. KAA warns of flight delays linked to staff go-slow

    The Kenya Airports Authority has warned passengers of delays affecting some departing flights, attributed to a go-slow involving staff of KAA and the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority. The authority is working with aviation agencies and airlines to manage the situation and minimise disruptions.

    30 August 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 26 August

  1. PS Mbaika questioned on 10-year Wajir Airport compensation delays

    The Principal Secretary for Aviation and Aerospace Development faced Parliamentary scrutiny over delays exceeding 10 years in compensating landowners for Wajir Airport expansion. Wajir County MP Fatuma Jehow expressed frustration with the slow progress, noting meetings on the matter since 2014, while Mbaika stated the government was not interested in expanding onto privately owned land.

    26 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. MPs question Aviation PS over stalled Wajir Airport expansion

    Wajir Woman Representative Fatuma Jehow and other MPs have pressed Aviation and Aerospace Development Principal Secretary Teresia Mbaika for answers on delays in compensating residents whose land was earmarked for Wajir Airport expansion, and demanded clarity on whether the government remains committed to the project.

    25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 22 August

  1. Gachagua campaigns in South Rift, urges Kipsigis against Ruto

    Former Deputy President Rigath Gachagua has intensified his 2027 presidential campaign against President William Ruto in the South Rift region, urging the Kipsigis community to support the opposition and remove Ruto from power. Speaking in Emurua Dikirr constituency in Narok County, Gachagua accused Ruto of isolating the Kipsigis and questioned his administration's handling of former MP Johana Ng'eno's death.

    22 August 2026 · The Standard →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Murkomen dismisses Gachagua's claims on Ng'eno helicopter crash

    Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua for allegations that contaminated jet fuel caused the helicopter crash that killed former Emurua Dikirr MP Johana Ng'eno, calling the claims "made-up, cooked-up nonsense" and challenging Gachagua to present evidence to investigators. Gachagua had raised the allegations while delivering an accountability statement, claiming to have intelligence that fuel transported from Lodwar caused the crash.

    11 August 2026 · Capital News →

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