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Kenya airport in chaos, staff strikes against lease to Adani
Kenya’s aviation union says the deal to lease the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to India’s Adani Group for 30 years is “unlawful.”Kenya’s main international airport in Nairobi was plunged into chaos overnight as its staff went on strike at midnight Wednesday to protest a planned takeover.
Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) came to a complete standstill, AFP reported, adding that management was drafting a statement.
Kenya’s Aviation Workers Union confirmed that they went on strike starting midnight, in a post on social media website X.
Images on social media showed passengers trying to get their luggage while Kenya Airways warned that passengers were likely to face delays and cancellations of some flights, due to the strike.
Why airport staff are against the Adani deal?
Staff at the airport are protesting a plan to lease the airport to India’s Adani Group for 30 years in exchange for $1.8 billion in investment.
Owned by Gautam Adani, the Indian conglomerate has several publicly listed companies in sectors such as airports and ports, power generation and transmission, as well as coal and gas trading.
Adani, the second richest man in India, enjoys close ties with the ruling party including Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In a strike notice to Henry Ogoye, acting managing director and CEO of Kenya Airport Authorities, the union said their hand had been forced by the management which failed to heed demands.
Fears of mass layoffs
The union representing airport workers said that in three previous letters, it had demanded “the immediate resignation of the entire Board of Directors for their show of incompetence in presiding over the unlawful intended sale of JKIA to Adani Airport Holdings of India while they should have exercised prudence and accountability as the custodians of this national strategic asset on behalf of Kenyans.”
The union said that the Adani Group intended to lay off the majority of employees and bring in workers from outside of Kenya to work on the project.
Moreover, the few Kenyans who will be retained will likely be forced to accept “inferior terms and conditions of service that suits the Indian firm,” it said.
Freight and passenger fees from the JKIA accounts for more than 5% of Kenya’s GDP.
Kenya’s government has defended the deal as a necessary move to refurbish the airport. However, Kenya’s high court temporarily blocked the proposal on Tuesday to allow time for a judicial review challenging the lease.
mk/kb (AFP, Reuters)
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EID-EL-FITR: IGP DISU FELICITATES MUSLIM FAITHFUL, ORDERS NATIONWIDE DEPLOYMENT OF TACTICAL ASSETS
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has extended warm felicitations to the Muslim faithful across Nigeria on the successful completion of the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of Eid-el-Fitr.
In furtherance of his commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment during the festive period, the Inspector-General has directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders across all states of the Federation and the Federal Capital Territory to implement robust security arrangements.
Operational measures include:
Strategic deployment of tactical teams and intelligence operatives.

Deployment of the Special Intervention Squad and conventional police personnel to Eid prayer grounds and critical infrastructure.
Increased presence at highways, motor parks, recreational centers, and other public spaces to ensure peaceful, hitch-free celebrations.
The IGP has also ordered heightened visibility policing, coordinated patrols, enhanced surveillance operations, and intelligence-led stop-and-search duties. These actions are aimed at proactively deterring criminal activities and ensuring a swift response to any emerging threats.
IGP Disu calls on members of the public to remain vigilant, cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and promptly report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or through the following emergency lines:
08057000001, 08057000002, 09133333785, and 09133333786.
IGP Tunji Disu wishes all Muslim faithful a peaceful and joyous Eid-el-Fitr.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+) mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
20th March, 2026
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Hon Success Opara celebrates Mothering Sunday with St. Peter women, hails them as the ‘neck that controls the household
Hon Success Opara, former councilorship candidate for Ikenegbu Ward 2, celebrated Mothering Sunday with the women of St. Peter Anglican Church, Ikenegbu, extolling them as the backbone of their households.
He described them as the “neck that controls the household,” acknowledging their vital role in shaping families and communities.
Opara’s gesture is seen as a testament to his commitment to uplifting and empowering women.
The celebration, which coincided with the Christian observance of Mothering Sunday, featured fellowship and words of encouragement from Opara, who prayed for the women’s well-being.
This event highlights the importance of recognizing and appreciating mothers and mother figures in Nigerian society.
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“Early marriage is better than fornication” – Mixed reactions as young Nigerian couple trends after welcoming a child
A young Nigerian couple are currently trending on Arewa social media circles after they welcomed their first child.
The pictures taken by a Kaduna-based photographer have sparked mixed reactions, with some people saying that the girl is underaged and not old enough to be a wife and mother.

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