Flights at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport are facing delays of up to four hours. This follows a strike by aviation workers that began at 06:00 local time. Kenya Airways reported "air traffic control operational delays affecting certain departures and arrivals." Passengers have been stuck on planes as pilots wait for clearance to take off. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) started the strike due to pay issues and poor working conditions. KAWU Secretary-General Moss Ndiema said, "There's a big backlog. Planes are hardly leaving the airports." The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) is using contingency plans and asked passengers to check with airlines. Workers blame the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) for stalling salary talks, delaying union payments, and discrimination. The KCAA denies these claims and said it is following court directions to resolve the conflict. Last week, KCAA went to court to stop the strike, but the action was suspended. KCAA stated it is "activating measures to ensure aviation safety and service stability" during this period. Passengers are advised to expect schedule changes and delays as the situation develops.