Nairobi — The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), accusing the board of incompetence and threatening industrial action unless six grievances are addressed. In a letter dated September 23 and addressed to the Acting Managing Director and CEO of KAA, the union said all unionisable employees would down their tools upon expiry of the notice period if their demands are not met. KAWU's Secretary General Moss Ndiema cited "loss of faith in the KAA Board of Directors" as the foremost grievance, saying poor governance, systemic inefficiencies, and lack of foresight had led to bad decisions, including the controversial Adani lease deal. The union also cited KAA's failure to confirm over 500 contract employees to permanent and pensionable terms. Other grievances outlined in the strike notice include failure to issue substantive appointment letters to promoted employees and failure to pay six months' overtime dues for staff at Wilson Airport.