List: KQ pilots' demands to resume work

The association said it is ready to listen to "genuine" negotiations to ensure that both pilots and Kenya Airways come to an agreeable position.

In a statement on Saturday, KALPA Secretary General, Captain Murithi Nyagah, faulted KQ for the current situation at the airline, noting that the pilots association sought an audience with the carrier's top brass before the strike but their grievances were never addressed.

Here is a list of the grievances of the pilots:

1. Provident Fund: The pilots want the fund reinstated with immediate effect which includes employer, employee contributions, as well as penalties and interest
2. Reinstatement of pilots and union officials whose contracts were terminated. KALPA has also demanded a stop to harassment and victimisation of union officials
3. Retraction of show cause letters and formal letters issued by the immediate former Chief Pilot
4. Ab Initio loans: KQ to cover interest and penalties on ab initio loans accrued during period of reduced pay
5. Recruitment to be done on a competitive basis
6. Re-advertisement of the Chief pilot position and guarantee of fair hiring process
7. Termination of employment of six top KQ officials. The association said it has reconsidered the termination of CEO Allan Kilavuka in good faith to allow him to operate in the interim until a suitable replacement is found
8. Calculation of leave days in accordance with Labour court ruling of 2020