Oloolua Nature Walk: Reconnecting, Recharging, and Strengthening Our Community
In today’s fast-paced professional environment, moments of pause are not just desirable they are essential. The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch continues to champion not only professional excellence in dispute resolution but also the holistic well-being of its members. It is in this spirit that we are delighted to introduce the Oloolua Nature Walk, […]
ARBITRATION ON TRIAL: ACCOUNTABILITY, ETHICS AND PUBLIC TRUST
On 20 February 2025, the Kenya Branch of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) hosted a public lecture and panel discussion in Nairobi under the theme “Arbitration on Trial.” The occasion carried symbolic weight. Kenya is the oldest CIArb branch in Africa, established in 1984, and has played a formative role in supporting the growth […]
Arbitration on Trial: Charges, Defense’s and Custodianship
Global President’s Lecture by Cesar Pereira Delivered at the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch | 20 February 2026 | Nairobi On 20 February 2026, the Kenya Branch had the distinct honour of hosting the Global President of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Cesar Pereira C.Arb FCIArb, for a lecture titled “Arbitration on Trial: […]
BUILDING A CULTURE OF ADR: EMPOWERING ENGINEERS TO RESOLVE CONFLICTS EFFECTIVELY
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Ciarb) recently hosted a timely and insightful webinar on Engineering ADR in Infrastructure Projects, bringing together leading practitioners to explore the growing role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in the construction and infrastructure sector. The session was moderated by Hon. Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga, FCIArb, and featured distinguished panelists Eng. […]
Ciarb Kenya Welcomes Global President Cesar Pereira and Hosts Public Lecture on Arbitration in Nairobi Serena Hotel on the 20th of February.
Our Global 2026 President, Cesar Pereira, C.Arb FCIArb, who formally took office on 1 January 2026, succeeding Professor Dr. Mohamed Abdel Wahab, C.Arb FCIArb in a ceremonial handover in December 2025, marking the start of a new chapter in the leadership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He will be supported in his presidential role […]
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 […]
CIArb Kenya Karura Forest Walk: Cinema on the Trail
Date: August 9, 2025Location: Karura Forest, Nairobi This past weekend, CIArb Kenya hosted an unforgettable morning of nature, connection, and creativity during our themed event “Cinema on the Trail” at the serene Karura Forest. Under the peaceful canopy of indigenous trees and the melodies of birdsong, members of all generations — from senior Fellows to […]
STATE OF ADR WEBINAR SERIES: ARBITRATION IN THE AI & DIGITAL AGE – 7TH AUGUST 2025
Speakers:Nelson Nkari – SpeakerMoses Kahoro – SpeakerQuency Otieno – SpeakerKaren Rono – ModeratorKey Resources ReferencedBooksCloud Computing Law – Christopher MillardCases IntroductionThis webinar is part of the State of ADR Webinar Series, focused on the future of the ADR in light of developments in AI and technology. The moderator, Ms. Karen Rono, guided the speakers through […]
Bridging Traditions: Exploring the Role of Traditional Dispute Resolution in Modern ADR – A Member Dialogue
State of ADR Webinar Session 2 Moderators: Vice chair of CIArb Kenya, David Njoroge Panelists: Jemimah Alludah, Dr. Steve Akoth and Justice Francis Gikonyo INTRODUCTION This session under the State of ADR Webinar Series focused on the current implementation of the Alternative Justice System (AJS) in Kenya. Structured as a guided panel discussion, the moderator, […]