Lusaka International Arbitration Centre Court of Arbitration – Ciarb Global President Cesar Pereira, C.Arb
At independence, Zambia was among the most prosperous countries in sub-Saharan Africa by mineral export earnings. Its copper mines were producing 700,000 tonnes a year. The world came to invest, and Zambia’s future looked limitless. What followed is a story this country knows better than anyone: a global commodity crash, then decades of underinvestment. Enormous […]
CIArb Launches ADR Talk Service and Publishes 2025 Case Report
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Kenya Branch successfully launched its first ADR Talk Service, marking a significant milestone in strengthening transparency, professionalism, and public awareness around dispute resolution services. The session was opened by Ms. Evelyn Kemani, Acting CEO of CIArb Kenya, who outlined the objectives of the forum: to demystify the dispute appointment […]
Investment Arbitration Module Training
Advance Your Investment Arbitration Expertise: ICSID Arbitration Training 2026 CIArb Kenya is delighted to invite practitioners to the Advanced ICSID Arbitration Training (Hybrid Format), scheduled from 16th to 20th March 2026. This immersive training is designed for experienced arbitration professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of ICSID procedures, jurisdictional issues, and treaty-based investor–state disputes. The […]
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 […]
Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch International ADR Moot 2025
At the opening of the Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch International ADR Moot 2025, held at USIU-Africa, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) delivered a message underscoring the vital role this competition plays in shaping the future of dispute resolution in Africa. While primarily an academic exercise, the moot was described as a meaningful investment in […]
Strengthening Leadership Through ADR: CIArb Kenya and IOD Kenya Collaborate for Change
In an era where effective leadership demands not only strategic thinking but also adeptness in conflict resolution, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Kenya Branch and the Institute of Directors (IOD) Kenya have taken a bold step forward. The two organizations recently held collaborative talks centered on building capacity and raising awareness around Alternative Dispute […]
ADVOCACY IN ARBITRATION AND MEDIATION
CIArb Kenya organized a mentorship session at the Kenya School of Law to aid young legal practitioners in better understanding the role Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) plays in the legal world. The event was titled Advocacy in Arbitration and Mediation with the aim of introducing these young legal minds to the world of ADR. Led […]
YMG Connect
The YMG Connect is an informal networking cocktail for young ADR professionals open to both its members and other interested young ADR practitioners.
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 […]