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NAIROBI - Pilots on strike at Kenya Airways will face disciplinary action if they don't return to work immediately, the government said Sunday, with thousands of passengers stranded for a second day after dozens of fresh flight cancellations.

"I urge the pilots to be mindful of the consequences of defying a court order and to urgently return to work because impunity cannot be an option," the newly-appointed minister added

Move forces more flight cancellations, company warns of disciplinary action.

The pilots announced the strike in defiance of a court order against industrial action and gave no indication of how long it would last. Thousands of passengers have been stranded as a result.

I urge the pilots to be mindful of the consequences of defying a court order: Minister

Kenya Airways pilots extend strike

Kenya Airways pilots on Sunday extended their strike and warned of "major flight disruptions", forcing fresh cancellations as the carrier's deadline for