Skill Refinement Workshop: Strengthening Arbitration Practice Through Effective Management of Preliminary Applications
Preliminary applications play a decisive role in shaping the procedural direction and substantive outcome of arbitral proceedings. Applications relating to jurisdiction, admissibility, interim relief, security for costs, or early dismissal can either enhance the efficiency and fairness of arbitration or, if poorly handled, undermine confidence in the process, increase costs, and expose awards to challenge […]
Advancing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Through Strategic Partnerships
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) has long been one of the standing pillars of the Ciarb strategy, guiding our governance, programs, and engagement across the arbitration and ADR ecosystem. While optics may not always fully reflect this commitment, our resolve to champion inclusive leadership and equitable participation remains unwavering. In furtherance of this mission, Ciarb […]
Hon. Prof. Kariuki Muigua, OGW, C.Arb Gives Out 32 Books to CIArb Kenya and the World
The Pillars of Environmental Democracy: A Guide to Hon. Prof. Kariuki Muigua’s Essential Works Long gone are the days when it was fashionable to claim that “if you want to hide something from an African, put it in a book.” With thought leaders and authors such as Hon. Prof. Kariuki Muigua,OGW, C.Arb who prioritize knowledge […]
ADR WEEK: WELCOME ADDRESS
The keynote session of the International ADR Week 2025 was opened by Eng. Howard M’mayi, who served as the Master of Ceremonies.
AJS Conference 21st November
What to Expect from the AJS Conference at ADR Week 2025 As the pursuit of accessible, inclusive, and culturally responsive justice systems continues to shape Kenya’s legal landscape, this year’s Alternative Justice System (AJS) Conference at ADR Week 2025 promises to be a turning point. It brings together practitioners, community leaders, policymakers, academics, and justice […]
Mediation & Negotiation Conference 20th November
What to Expect at This Year’s Mediation and Negotiation Conference – ADR Week 2025 As Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) continues to gain ground globally, Kenya is taking bold strides to shape a future-ready framework that embraces mediation and negotiation as core pillars of justice and commercial efficiency. This year’s Mediation and Negotiation Conference, held as […]
Africa’s ADR Future: Forging Our Path, Leading the Change A Recap of the First Joint YMG Webinar In a powerful display of unity, leadership, and vision, young arbitration professionals from across the African continent came together for the first joint Young Members Group (YMG) webinar organized by branches and chapters of the Chartered Institute of […]
WEBINAR SUMMARY: THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE OF INVESTMENT ARBITRATION IN AFRICA
Date: Tuesday, 2nd September 2025Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM Moderator:Wambui Githu, FCIArb Panelists: Caselaw Referenced Overview The webinar explored the shifts in Africa’s investment arbitration framework, with a focus on the redesign of bilateral investment treaties (BITs), the role of the AfCFTA Investment Protocol, the challenges posed by corruption and jurisdictional disputes, and the […]
Construction Adjudication & Infrastructure Dispute Resolution Conference – 19th November
As Kenya embarks on ambitious infrastructure programs under Vision 2030, the mounting volume, complexity, and cost of disputes in the construction sector are emerging as a critical risk to project success, investor confidence, and public interest. Against this backdrop, the upcoming Construction Adjudication and Infrastructure Dispute Resolution Conference taking place at the Kenya School of […]
International Arbitration Conference 18th November 2025
On 18 November 2025, the Kenya School of Government (KSG) will host a major conference bringing together lawmakers, arbitrators, academics, business leaders, civil society, and athletes from across Africa and further afield. The event will explore how international arbitration and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) can be pivotal tools to shape a fairer, greener, more competitive […]