CIArb Kenya ADR Week 2025 Write Up

Kenya’s dispute resolution landscape is set to experience a transformative week in November 2025 with the much-anticipated CIArb Kenya ADR Week hosted by the Charted Institute of Arbitration Kenya Branch (CIArb).

Why Alternative Dispute Resolution Matters in Kenya Today

Disputes are an inevitable aspect of human interaction and the Kenyan Jurisdiction is no exemption. Whether in commerce, labor relations, environmental matters, or governance, conflicts arise that require fair and efficient mechanisms of resolution.

The National ADR Policy

The purpose of this policy is to actualize the ideals of Articles 1, 10, 48, 67(2)(f), 113, 159(2) and 189(4) through a robust framework for strengthening, guiding and supporting the coordinated growth of ADR practice and uptake in Kenya.

Arbitration Compass

Africa has experienced a significant increase in commercial activities in recent years, leading to a rise in commercial disputes.