A planned strike by aviation workers at Kenya's main international airport, Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), has caused significant disruptions to flights in and out of the country. The strike, which began at 06:00 local time (03:00 GMT), has resulted in delays of up to four hours for departing flights from Nairobi, one of Africa's busiest transport hubs. This has left passengers waiting for extended periods inside aircraft, as pilots wait for clearance to take off. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has warned of the strike over pay and poor working conditions, and workers blame the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) for stalling salary negotiations and delaying union remittances. The KCAA has gone to court seeking orders to halt the strike, but a labour court judge suspended the action pending further directions due next week. The strike has caused inconvenience for many passengers, with some even having to travel by road. The main airport in Nairobi is a key gateway between the continent and the rest of the world, serving about nine million passengers last year, according to Kenyan authorities. The situation has sparked debate, with some questioning the KCAA's handling of the strike and others expressing sympathy for the workers' grievances. What do you think? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
