Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) have Wednesday morning began a strike protesting the planned merger of loss-making Kenya Airways with Kenya Airports Authority (KAA).
Passengers are stranded at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) due to lack of service.
The KAWU Secretary General Moses Ndiema had yesterday issued a warning that the strike will go on even as the Employment and Labour Relations Court suspended the strike paving way for talks.
KAA management had tweeted that the strike will not take place assuring passengers of service at the airports.
‘The strike will affect operations at JKIA, Kisumu and Mombasa’, Mr. Ndiema said.
Kenya airways has issued a statement, through their twitter handle, telling passengers to stay at home until further notice.
KAWU through their Secretary General is accusing the KQ’s management of financial wastage.
Mr. Ndiema claims the airline continues to pay hefty salaries to senior managers and consultants.