After two days of disruption, workers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, have ended their strike that severely impacted both local and international flights. The strike resulted in thousands of passengers being stranded as both air traffic control operations and flights came to a halt. The Airports Authority announced the end of the strike following successful mediation by the government and other concerned officials, although details of the agreement reached have not been disclosed.

The industrial action was initiated by the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) due to unresolved grievances, particularly regarding stalled negotiations for an employment agreement. While KAWU acknowledged that the strike was called off, the transport ministry has indicated that while flights will recommence, the timeline for returning to normal operations remains uncertain. This uncertainty raises concerns about the impact on ongoing travel disruptions and the overall reliability of airport services.

Additionally, the Kenya Airline Pilots Association expressed that the strike could have potential safety implications, highlighting the fact that unresolved labor disputes in aviation could pose risks to passenger safety and operational integrity in the long run. The swift resolution of this strike is crucial not just for maintaining customer trust in the airport's operations but also for ensuring that broader labor issues in Kenya's aviation sector are addressed to prevent future disruptions.