Tuesday 01st September, 2026 06:10 PM|
Kenya’s airports have resumed normal operations following the full restoration of Air Traffic Control (ATC) services, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced.
KAA said on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, that arriving and departing flights were being facilitated across its airport network, signalling a return to normalcy after disruptions that affected aviation operations.
Between 3 am and noon on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, the country’s major airports handled a combined 244 flights, comprising both arrivals and departures.
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) recorded 55 flights during the period, while Moi International Airport (MIA) handled 23.
Wilson Airport recorded the highest number of movements at 140 flights, followed by Eldoret International Airport (EIA) with 14 and Kisumu International Airport (KIA) with 12.
KAA said it was working with airlines, cargo operators and other aviation stakeholders to progressively restore flight schedules and ensure the smooth movement of passengers and cargo.
“The travelling public can continue to travel with confidence,” KAA said, noting that airport teams had been fully deployed to facilitate safe, secure and efficient operations.
Advice to affected passengers
The authority, however, advised passengers whose travel plans were disrupted to remain in contact with their respective airlines for updated flight information.
Passengers were also urged to confirm their flight arrangements with airlines before travelling to the airport to avoid inconveniences arising from changes to individual schedules.
The resumption of normal airport operations comes after a period of disruption that affected flight movements and left some passengers facing delays and changes to their travel plans.
KAA thanked passengers, airlines, cargo operators and the wider aviation community for their patience and cooperation during the disruption.
The authority said it would continue working with aviation stakeholders as flight schedules return to normal across the country’s airports.
Why strike?
The latest development follows the end of a strike by aviation workers that began on August 30, 2026.
Members of the Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU), including air traffic controllers and workers associated with the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) and KAA, had embarked on industrial action over a range of labour grievances.
The strike disrupted operations at JKIA and other airports, resulting in significant delays and cancellations. Some passengers were left stranded for extended periods as airlines adjusted their schedules amid the disruption.
The dispute centred on issues including stalled Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs), remuneration and employment benefits, union agency fees, working conditions and grievances involving KAA and Jambojet.
