Nairobi Airport Strike Ends, Operations Resume

Nairobi, Kenya – Aviation workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport ended a two-day strike on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, after reaching an agreement with the transport ministry, allowing operations to resume at one of Africa's busiest aviation hubs.

The industrial action, initiated by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union on Monday despite a court order suspending it, brought air travel to a near standstill. Flight delays stretched up to six hours, several departures were canceled, and passengers faced hours of uncertainty at the airport's terminals. National carrier Kenya Airways reported delays of up to four hours for outbound flights and began rescheduling services, while Uganda Airlines canceled two flights and Jambojet advised travelers not to head to the airport without further notice. The disruption affected regional and international connections, leaving thousands of passengers, including families and business travelers, waiting in limbo.

Kenyan passenger Jazzy Mwango described the ordeal to reporters, saying her family had accompanied her to the airport only to remain there for hours after her flight was postponed indefinitely. Another traveler, Betty Wambui, who was...