13 Sep 2018
Kenya Branch has been a buzz of activity and we look to have more activities before the end of the year.
Appointment of Ms. Njeri Kariuki to the ICC International Court of Arbitration
Worth noting is the appointment of Ms. Njeri Kariuki, FCIArb., Chartered Arbitrator, to the ICC International Court of Arbitration – an appointment gladly welcomed by the Kenya Branch. The appointment will give provide the platform to promote dispute resolutionpractice at the Branch.
Dr. Kariuki Muigua, FCIArb., Chartered Arbitrator for the Africa Trustee Position
The Branch alsowelcomed the nomination of Dr. Kariuki Muigua as the CIArb Regional Trustee for Africa succeeding Chief Bayo Ojo of Nigeria effective 1st January 2019. The Branch looks to support synergies required to enhance the already strong relationship with the African Branches in order to champion dispute resolution and observe growth in Africa. Dr. Kariuki is our former chairman.
Engaging the Judiciary
The Branch made a courtesy call to the Branch Patron, the Chief Justice of Kenya, Hon. Justice David Maraga, to discuss ways of promoting dispute resolution practice in Kenya.
Stakeholder Engagement
We continue to reach out to stakeholders to encourage the uptake of dispute resolution practice. Recent meetings with Architectural Association of Kenya led to a successful ‘Entry Course’ of 16 students. Similar arrangements will be made for Engineering and Quantity Surveying professional associations.
The Upcoming International Conference
The Kenya Branch’s International Conference on Arbitration is to be held 8th-9th November 2018 at the Leisure Lodge in Diani. The Conference themed ‘ADR Trends in a Dynamic Legal Environment’ is set to bring together practitioners and industry players to discuss and highlight emerging trends and their implication on dispute resolution practice within Africa. We look forward to welcoming the sector’s global family. Details on the conference are available on the conference portal.
08 Mar 2024
Meet one of the course directors of the APAC DiplomaWe speak to one of course directors Dr Caroline Kenny KC C.Arb FCIArb about the upcoming Asia Pacific Diploma Course (APAC) in Singapore.
08 Mar 2024
Cutting Ciarb’s carbon footprintCiarb starts working with CAFA to measure and reduce its carbon footprint.
08 Mar 2024
Update from UNCITRAL Working Group II (Dispute Settlement) 79th SessionIn February 2024 the UNCITRAL Working Group II met at the United Nations Headquarters in New York to continue the discussion dedicated to technology-related dispute resolution and adjudication.