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.
12 Apr 2024
Significant progress on Advisory Centre for International Investment Law at UNCITRALIn 2017, UNCITRAL Working Group III (WGIII) was launched and was tasked with working on procedural reform of the investor state dispute settlement (ISDS) system. From 1-5 April 2024, Ciarb participated in the 48th session of WGIII in its capacity as an observer delegate.
12 Apr 2024
A promising future: Strengthening mediation through diversityWe speak to mediator and Imam Ibrahim Hussain MCIArb about mediation’s bright future, and why diversity strengthens mediation.
12 Apr 2024
RIDW24: Construction Arbitration Trends and Key TakeawaysCristen Bauer, Ciarb's Head of Policy, highlights a few key takeaways from the discussions at Riyadh International Disputes Week 24 (RIDW24)