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Kenya Airport Lease to Indian Giant Sparks Strike, Job Loss Fears

Eriki Joan UgunushebyEriki Joan Ugunushe
September 11, 2024
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Kenya Airport Lease to Indian Giant Sparks Strike, Job Loss Fears
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Kenya’s international airport nearly came to a halt on Wednesday as workers staged a day-long strike, only to return to work after the government gave them a promise they couldn’t refuse. The government assured the striking workers that the controversial plan to lease the airport to India’s Adani Group would only move forward with their approval.

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Why It Matters

Armed with plastic trumpets and clashing with police, the workers brought the operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to a standstill. Hundreds of passengers were left stranded, dealing with flight cancellations and delays as the workers protested against the 30-year lease deal with Adani Group. The $1.85 billion deal, which would allow Adani to expand and operate the airport, was met with fierce resistance as workers feared it would lead to massive job cuts. After all, when has a corporate takeover ever been good news for employees?

Francis Atwoli, the secretary general of the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, triumphantly announced that the government and the Kenya Aviation Workers Union would review the documents in question within 10 days.

And here’s the kicker: any agreement will require the union’s approval. Atwoli also reassured that no worker who participated in the strike would face any disciplinary action. Meanwhile, the Adani Group, led by Asia’s billionaire extraordinaire Gautam Adani, conveniently had no comment on the chaos caused by the protest.

Earlier in the day, a crowd of workers outside JKIA had loudly chanted “Adani must go,” demanding that the Indian conglomerate keeps its hands off their jobs. Though the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority claimed air traffic control was running smoothly, passengers at the terminal told a different story, waiting for hours for flight updates with little to no information. TV footage even captured a police officer striking a protester with a baton. Yet, by midday, the lines began moving again, with police taking over security checks, a job usually handled by airport staff. Nice to see the law stepping in when management falters.

As the dust settled, Moss Ndiema, the secretary general of the aviation workers’ union, declared the strike officially over. But the underlying fears remain. The Adani Group, which already controls seven airports in India, has faced relentless accusations of cozying up to the Indian government, conveniently bagging lucrative contracts. But don’t worry – Indian officials and Adani’s camp have repeatedly denied any favoritism. Shocking, right?

Interestingly, Adani has its eyes set on expanding its empire further, with potential investments in two airports in Vietnam. Meanwhile, back in Kenya, the aviation workers’ union argues that this deal with Adani could pave the way for job cuts and an influx of non-Kenyan workers. You can practically smell the corporate takeover from here.

What They Are saying

The Kenyan government, however, insists that the airport is bursting at the seams and desperately needs a facelift. And no, they claim, the airport isn’t for sale – just up for a “public-private partnership” to spruce things up. Sure, because that always works out well for the workers involved.

To add another layer of drama, Kenya’s high court temporarily blocked Adani’s proposal on Monday, calling for a judicial review. The plan includes a new runway and a fancy terminal upgrade, all while the workers brace for whatever comes next.

Bottom Line

So, will the Kenyan workers manage to keep their jobs intact, or will Adani’s billions steamroll through in the name of “modernization”?

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Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe

Eriki Joan Ugunushe is a dedicated news writer and an aspiring entertainment and media lawyer. Graduated from the University of Ibadan, she combines her legal acumen with a passion for writing to craft compelling news stories.Eriki's commitment to effective communication shines through her participation in the Jobberman soft skills training, where she honed her abilities to overcome communication barriers, embrace the email culture, and provide and receive constructive feedback. She has also nurtured her creativity skills, understanding how creativity fosters critical thinking—a valuable asset in both writing and law.

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