Arbitration Law Reforms: Updating Arbitration Laws for Commercial Development & Fostering Trade in Africa
Shaping a Continental Future Through Legal Reform and Institutional Unity In a timely and insightful panel discussion moderated by Ms. Kananu Mutea, MCIArb, top legal experts from across Africa gathered to explore the urgent need to modernize arbitral laws on the continent. The session brought together prominent voices in the legal space: Hon. CS Mercy […]
Master-Class: Special Skills for Arbitration: Counsel, Arbitrator and Institution Skills
Moderator: Akoth Aluoch, MCIArb Panellists: Hon. Prof Kariuki Muigua, C. Arb, FCIArb, OGW, Lauraine Darkwah, MCIArb, Lilly Ngeresa, MCIArb The recently held Masterclass on Special Skills for Arbitration brought together key thought leaders in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), offering deep insights into the evolving skills landscape necessary for effective arbitration. Moderated by […]
Tech-Enabled Dispute Resolution: Navigating the Intersection of Artificial Intelligence, Advanced Technologies and Dispute Resolution
Moderator: Samantha Masengeli, MCIArb Panellists: Quency Otieno, Moses Muchiri The session opened with a compelling question from the moderator, Samantha Masengeli: “Will artificial intelligence (AI) replace or complement us?” This sparked a dynamic and engaging discussion. Most delegates believed AI would serve as a complement to human involvement rather than a replacement. However, Ms. Jacqueline […]
CIArb Kenya Young Members Group (YMG) Cocktail event held on 16th May 2025:
Upholding Integrity and Competence in Arbitration: A Call to Young Practitioners Date: Friday, 16th May 2025Venue: Best Western Plus Hotel, Westlands, NairobiEvent: CIArb Kenya Branch Young Members Group Cocktail & Panel Discussion As the arbitration landscape continues to evolve, young practitioners are being called to a higher standard one that balances technical competence with unwavering […]
Navigating Career Advancement in ADR: Insights from CIArb Kenya @40
Moderator: Peter Muriithi, FCIArb Panellists: Luisa Cetina, Mispa Awasum, LLM, MCIArb, Ben Ogutu, MCIArb As part of the CIArb Kenya @40 celebrations, a standout panel discussion on “Navigating Career Advancement in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the Contemporary Landscape” brought together seasoned practitioners who offered practical, experience-based insights tailored for young professionals in the field. […]
Newly Elected Directors Announced Following the 41st Annual General Meeting
Congratulations once again to the newly elected Board Members! Following the successful conclusion of the 41st Annual General Meeting and elections of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) – Kenya Branch, we are pleased to announce the election of the new Directors to the Branch Board. The elected Directors are: We warmly congratulate all the […]
Introducing the Newly Elected CIArb Kenya Young Members Group (YMG) Steering Committee (2025–2028)
The New YMG Steering Commitee We are delighted to announce the election of the new Steering Committee for the Young Members Group (YMG) of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators – Kenya Branch, following the successful polls held on 25th April 2025. Please join us in warmly congratulating the newly elected office bearers who will serve […]
State of ADR In Kenya Research 2025
Enhancing Dispute Resolution in Kenya: Share Your Insights In Kenya and across many parts of the world, Traditional Dispute Resolution Mechanisms (TDRMs), mediation, and arbitration are playing an increasingly vital role in managing conflicts. These culturally rooted and accessible systems offer alternatives to formal court processes, providing quicker, cost-effective, and relationship-preserving solutions to disputes within […]
CIArb Kenya- Arbitration Sensitization Session
Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) Engages with Chuka University & University of Embu We are excited to announce that our remarkable team, led by Hon. Mary Ang’awa (Convenor of Legal Subcommittee), David Njoroge, FCIArb, CS (Director), and Prof. Paul Musili Wambua, FCIArb, successfully launched the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) engagements with Chuka […]
Celebrating the New Partnership between KJA & CIArb Kenya
A groundbreaking collaboration was formed between the Kenya Judiciary Academy (KJA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch (CIArb Kenya), aimed at advancing the practice and application of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms in Kenya’s justice system. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was officially signed during the Nairobi Arbitration Week on Thursday, 20th March […]