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Moss Ndiema

Also known as: KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema

2026-07-182026-09-17

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  1. September 2026
  2. The Standard

    of KAA's Managing Director Moses Wekesa.The looming industrial action also comes weeks after a two-day go-slow in the sector that was called off following the signing of a Return-to-Work Agreement between the Ministry of Transport and the Union led by its spokesperson Moss Ndiema

    A section of aviation workers distance themselves from KAWU's strike threat
  3. August 2026
  4. Citizen Digital

    KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema said members downed their tools at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the Kenya Airports Authority and Jambojet, and would not resume until the union's grievances against all three are settled.

    Passengers spend night at JKIA as aviation workers strike persists
  5. The Standard

    The workers are demanding improved welfare, better working conditions and implementation of previously agreed employment benefits.KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema said members had downed their tools at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) an

    Hundreds remain stranded as aviation workers' strike enters day two
  6. Citizen Digital

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union Secretary General Moss Ndiema said members downed their tools at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, the Kenya Airports Authority and Jambojet, and would not resume until the union's grievances against all three are settled.

    Aviation workers down tools at KCAA, KAA and Jambojet
  7. July 2026
  8. The Standard

    Speaking after the signing, Kenya Aviation Workers Union Secretary General Moss Ndiema confirmed that the planned industrial action had been called off."I confirm that the strike action through the strike notice issued on July 20 stands suspended, and so there is no anticipation

    Aviation workers suspend strike after deal with government
  9. The Standard

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) Secretary General Moss Ndiema accused the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority of attempting to replace civilian security personnel with National Youth Service (NYS) officers at airports across the country, describing the move as a direct threat to m

    Aviation workers oppose NYS deployment as strike deadline nears
  10. Citizen Digital

    r: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "If we don’t come out between now and Saturday, if you don’t hear KAWU calling off the strike, make sure you have alternative means of travel," said KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema

    Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over labour disputes
  11. The Standard

    Speaking on Thursday, July 23, KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema said the union remains open to negotiations but warned that industrial action would proceed if no agreement is reached.

    Airport disruption looms as aviation workers hold firm on strike
  12. The Standard

    Speaking during a press briefing on Thursday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, KAWU Secretary General Moss Ndiema said workers drawn from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), Kenya Airways (KQ) and Jambojet will down their tools if no a

    Aviation workers give ultimatum over unmet demands
  13. The Standard

    KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema accused the employers of ignoring court orders, frustrating collective bargaining agreements, victimising union members and undermining workers’ rights.“We have exhausted dialogue, gone to court and honoured every process.

    Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over labour disputes
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

Yesterday

  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

Monday 31 August

  1. 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

  2. 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

Sunday 30 August

  1. 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

Monday 27 July

  1. Aviation workers suspend strike after government deal

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) suspended a nationwide strike scheduled for July 28 after a breakthrough meeting with the government and aviation agencies, leading to a framework agreement that sets out a schedule for negotiations over workers' grievances across various aviation institutions.

    27 July 2026 · The Standard

Friday 24 July

  1. Aviation workers threaten strike over NYS job replacements

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union opposes the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority's plan to replace civilian security personnel with National Youth Service officers at airports, citing a direct threat to members' jobs. A nationwide strike remains on course unless employers address the labour grievance.

    24 July 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 23 July

  1. Kenya aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice

    The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has issued a seven-day strike notice affecting employees at the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways, and Jambojet over unresolved labour disputes including delayed collective bargaining agreements and job security concerns.

    23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Aviation workers threaten nationwide strike over unresolved grievances

    Kenya Aviation Workers Union maintains its planned nationwide strike will proceed unless the government addresses long-standing labour disputes, including failure to conclude collective bargaining agreements and alleged disregard for court orders. The union has given employers until Saturday for fruitful negotiations, warning of a "devastating" strike that would affect operations at Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

  3. Aviation workers threaten strike over unmet labour demands

    The Kenya Aviation Workers Union has warned of a nationwide strike set to begin if employers do not address grievances by the end of the week. Workers from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority, Kenya Airports Authority, Kenya Airways and Jambojet cite unmet demands including a Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary review at KCAA that have been in arrears for more than 11 years.

    23 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 18 July

  1. Aviation workers issue seven-day strike notice over disputes

    Kenya's aviation workers have issued a seven-day strike notice effective Monday, threatening to ground operations at all airports if labour disputes are not resolved. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union cited grievances including failure to conclude a collective bargaining agreement at KCAA (expired in June 2015), unilateral HR policy changes, and non-compliance with court orders to absorb contract staff into permanent positions.

    18 July 2026 · The Standard

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