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: […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Date: July 18, 2025 Speakers – Justice Joseph Nyamu. C.Arb, Wilson mwihuri, FCIArb, Patterson Kamaara, FCIArb Moderator – Irene Kashindi, FCIArb On the heels of a transformative discussion in Kenya’s ADR space, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Kenya has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ethical standards, improving professional practice, and driving reforms in arbitration […]
Arbitration (Amendment) Bill 1. Defining Core Terms in Arbitration Participants emphasized the importance of including a clear definition of emergency arbitration within the Bill. While the amendments expanded the meaning of an “award” to include emergency arbitration, the absence of a proper definition could lead to confusion and disputes. Clarifying such terms is essential to […]
