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Webinar Spotlight: Arbitration as a Tool for Achieving Green Growth in Kenya’s Energy & Construction Landscape

As Kenya fast-tracks its transition toward sustainable development, particularly in the energy and construction sectors, arbitration is taking center stage as a key enabler of green growth. To spotlight this crucial role, CIArb Kenya, in partnership with Interconsult Engineers Kenya Ltd., is proud to host the latest edition of our Adopt a Webinar ADR Talk Series under the theme:

“Arbitration as a Tool for Achieving Green Growth Sustainability in Kenya’s Energy & Construction Landscape.”

Why Arbitration Matters for Sustainability

Kenya’s vision for a green, climate-resilient future depends not only on innovation and investment but also on effective governance and dispute resolution. Traditional litigation processes can be slow, expensive, and confrontational ill-suited for the complexity and urgency of sustainable infrastructure projects.

Arbitration offers a compelling alternative. Its efficiency, flexibility, and industry-specific expertise provide a vital platform for resolving disputes without stalling progress on environmentally sensitive initiatives. By allowing parties to select neutral experts with deep understanding of technical and regulatory frameworks, arbitration ensures that decisions are grounded in both legal and environmental realities.

Supporting Green Investment & Collaboration

In long-term sustainability projects, maintaining strong working relationships is key. Arbitration’s collaborative and confidential nature protects commercial interests and sensitive data, giving comfort to investors, developers, engineers, and government agencies alike. It helps de-risk green energy and construction ventures by ensuring that inevitable disputes don’t spiral into project paralysis.

As Kenya pursues Vision 2030, the integration of arbitration into the governance of infrastructure and energy projects is more than a legal strategy—it’s a national imperative.

Webinar Details: Voices Driving the Conversation

This Adopt a Webinar session brings together leaders in law, engineering, and public infrastructure who are at the forefront of sustainable development:

Speakers:

  • Prof. Wyne Mutuma, C.Arb
    Chairman, CIArb Kenya
  • Clare Connellan
    Partner, White & Case LLP & ISLP Volunteer
  • Eng. Daniel Cherono, FCIArb
    Director, Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA)
  • Eng. Kariuki Muchemi, MCIArb
    Director, CIArb Kenya

Moderator:

  • Prof. Wyne Mutuma

This panel will delve into:

  • How arbitration is being used in renewable energy and sustainable construction projects
  • Case studies and practical insights from both legal and technical perspectives
  • Best practices for embedding arbitration in green project contracts
  • The role of ADR in attracting climate finance and international partnerships

Join the Conversation

This timely conversation is part of CIArb Kenya’s Adopt a Webinar ADR Talk Series, a platform designed to explore the evolving role of arbitration in shaping Kenya’s development agenda. Whether you’re a legal professional, engineer, investor, or policy maker, this webinar will provide valuable insights into harnessing ADR for national and environmental benefit.

CIArb Kenya: At the Intersection of Law, Innovation, and Sustainability

At CIArb Kenya, we are committed to driving awareness and adoption of arbitration and other forms of ADR as vital tools for dispute resolution in modern Kenya. As the country races to meet its sustainability goals and climate targets, arbitration is proving to be not just a legal solution—but a strategic advantage.

Stay tuned for registration details and join us in shaping a greener, more resilient Kenya.

For inquiries, contact us at info@ciarbkenya.org or call +254 722 200 496.

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