US embassy in Nairobi issues travel advisory for citizens as KAWU strike intensifies

US embassy in Nairobi issues travel advisory for citizens as KAWU strike intensifies

Strike Alert

March 6, 2019

JKIA Strike Impacting Aviation Travel

Location:  Jomo Kenya International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi

Event:  Aviation workers at JKIA began a strike March 6, 2019.  Some air travel has been disrupted.

Actions to take:

• Monitor local media for updates
• Check with your airline or travel agent regarding planned travel
• If you encounter protest activity, immediately leave the area

Assistance:

U.S. Embassy Nairobi, Kenya

+254 (0) 20 363 6451

+254 (0) 20 363 6170 (after hours)

[email protected]

State Department – Consular Affairs

888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444