The airport staffers embarked on their industrial action to protest a supposed take over of the country’s main airport by an Indian company.....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE>>>
Travellers were left stranded at the airport, where routine operations stalled due to the strike.
Later in the day, the CS made his way to the airport to address the workers after being holed up in a meeting with their representatives.
Chirchir sought to assure them that the Cabinet would deliberate on the matter and that their jobs would not be on the line, as widely asserted.
His reassurances, however, did not convince the workers who chanted anti-Adani slogans, overpowering the CS, who had to pause his speech.
“We will be taking the concession agreement to Cabinet, and I want to assure you that the Cabinet is here to protect the interest of Kenyans,” said Chirchir before being interrupted by the chants.
Hiyo ni story. Adani must go! Comrades power,” the said as the CS looked on helplessly.
The then CS redeemed himself and said;
“It is okay. You will listen to me and I will listen to you. Why don’t we be patient with each other? Your secretary-general has said we have had a consensus on the way forward….CLICK HERE FOR MORE ARTICLE>>>
