CIArb Kenya Branch

𝐎𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐚 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞! Step away from the busy schedule and reconnect with nature... 𝑵𝒐 𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒖𝒓𝒆—𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒚 𝒉𝒊 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒔… 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒄𝒂𝒏 𝒉𝒖𝒈 𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒎 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒘𝒂𝒏𝒕 Date: 1st May 2026 Time: From 9:00 AM Meet Up: Oloolua Nature Trail Main Gate Fee: Kshs 1,000 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Paybill No: 9757453 Account No: OLO2026 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1hz8y9… Come for the fresh air, stay for the great company!

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! The CIArb Kenya PEERS Lounge is almost here an exclusive forum for Chartered Arbitrators and Fellows to connect, engage, and exchange insights on the future of dispute resolution. 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: 10𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 2026 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 3:00 𝑷𝑴 – 5:00 𝑷𝑴 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆: 𝑪𝑰𝑨𝒓𝒃 𝑲𝒆𝒏𝒚𝒂 Speakers: Hon. Sen. Arch. Dr. Arch. Sylvia Kasanga, FCIArb Prof Githu Muigai,EGH, SC, C.Arb Hon. Mary Ang'awa, FCIArb Hon. Justice Richard Mwongo Moderator: Lilian Wanjiku Kithinji 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: “Statutory Arbitral Courts: A Threat to Party Autonomy and Global Arbitration Norms?” Join leading practitioners and policymakers for a thought-provoking discussion shaping the future of arbitration. Fee: Kshs 4,500 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐧𝐨𝐰: docs.google.com/forms/d/1jjoRw… Don’t miss out on this engaging and insightful session.

𝐀𝐃𝐑 𝐓𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦𝐬 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Join us for a practical and insightful session focused on efficient dispute resolution strategies in small claims arbitration. Learn how to streamline processes, reduce costs, and draft effective dispute resolution clauses. 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: Samuel Mbiriri Nderitu, FCIArb – Emeritus Chair, CIArb Kenya Kethi D. Kilonzo, FCIArb – Managing Director, Kilonzo & Co Advocates Peter Njeru OGW, FCIArb, FCIArb – Director, CIArb Kenya 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: 𝑻𝒉𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚, 16𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 2026 𝑻𝒊𝒎𝒆: 2:00 𝑷𝑴 – 4:00 𝑷𝑴 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒆: 𝑽𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍 (𝒁𝒐𝒐𝒎) Register here: lnkd.in/dYPDjuV8 Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights from leading arbitration practitioners.

As we commemorate this Good Friday, we extend our warm wishes to all of you May this day inspire reflection, renewal, and hope, and may it strengthen our shared commitment to promoting peace, fairness, and effective dispute resolution. Wishing you a peaceful and meaningful Good Friday.

Congratulations to FCS Jacqueline Waihenya - Chartered Arbitrator, Chartered Mediator, LLM! We are proud to celebrate our Emeritus Chair on her recognition in the 2026 Courtroom Mail 100 (SHID) This prestigious honour reflects her outstanding leadership and remarkable contribution to the legal and governance profession across Africa.

𝐉𝐮𝐬𝐭 10 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨! The CIArb Kenya PEERS Lounge is almost here an exclusive forum for Chartered Arbitrators and Fellows to connect, engage, and exchange insights on the future of dispute resolution. Date: 10th April 2026 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Venue: CIArb Kenya 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓: 𝑯𝒐𝒏. 𝑺𝒆𝒏. 𝑨𝒓𝒄𝒉. 𝑫𝒓. 𝑺𝒚𝒍𝒗𝒊𝒂 𝑲𝒂𝒔𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒂, 𝑭𝑪𝑰𝑨rb 𝐃𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜: “𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐬: 𝐀 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬?” Join leading practitioners and policymakers for a thought-provoking discussion shaping the future of arbitration. Fee: Kshs 4,500 Register now: docs.google.com/forms/d/1jjoRw… Don’t miss out on this engaging and insightful session.

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 Passionate about conflict resolution and meaningful dialogue? Take the next step with the 40-Hour Mediation Training & Assessment Programme by CIArb Kenya Branch. Gain practical, hands-on skills and earn a globally recognized accreditation in mediation. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬: Training: 21st – 28th April 2026 Assessment: 29th & 30th April Training Fee: Ksh 60,000 Assessment Fee: Ksh 70,000 Build your expertise. Expand your impact. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1SZ5la…

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐀𝐃𝐑 – 7𝐭𝐡 & 8𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥 2026 - 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 2 𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐤𝐬! Kickstart your journey in Alternative Dispute Resolution with the CIArb Kenya Introduction to Arbitration & ADR Course. This beginner-friendly programme offers a practical overview of arbitration and ADR, and is ideal for those pursuing Associate Membership (ACIArb). 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧? • Perfect for beginners • Fully online and convenient • Tuition + exam included • Instant results & certification • Pathway to ACIArb 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒔: 7𝒕𝒉 – 8𝒕𝒉 𝑨𝒑𝒓𝒊𝒍 2026 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒆: 𝑶𝒏𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒆 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1NEXbJ…

@iHKIAC x CIArb Kenya – 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐞 (𝐓𝐒𝐓𝐏) 𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐲 5 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐟𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐝 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐞! - Early Bird: USD 250 (closes in 5 days – 31 March) The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC), in partnership with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch, is proud to present the first Tribunal Secretary Training Programme (TSTP) in the African community. - 𝑫𝒂𝒕𝒆: 14–15 𝑴𝒂𝒚 - 𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑵𝒂𝒊𝒓𝒐𝒃𝒊 - 𝑴𝒐𝒅𝒆: 𝑰𝒏-𝑷𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒐𝒏 Designed for mid-level arbitration practitioners across Africa, this intensive 1.5-day practical programme includes an assessment, with successful participants awarded a Certificate of Completion. - 𝑵𝒐𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒍 𝑭𝒆𝒆: 𝑼𝑺𝑫 295 - 𝑷𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝑵𝒐𝒕𝒆: 𝑪𝑽 𝒗𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒔 𝒓𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒆𝒇𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒚𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 (𝒓𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒓𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘). - 𝑳𝒊𝒎𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒔𝒑𝒂𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆! 𝑫𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒎𝒊𝒔𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒐𝒑𝒑𝒐𝒓𝒕𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒂𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒍𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒌 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈. Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1b6Mwh…

𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 – 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲! Take the next step in your arbitration journey with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) Award Writing Module. This practical course equips you with the essential skills to analyse evidence, evaluate submissions, determine issues in dispute, and draft clear, reasoned, and enforceable arbitration awards in line with the Arbitration Act 1996. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 • Tutorial 1 – 27 March 2026 • Tutorial 2 – 23 April 2026 • Tutorial 3 – 21 May 2026 • Revision Tutorial – 28 May 2026 (Optional) • Examination – 12 June 2026 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 • Practical skills in evaluating evidence and submissions • Understanding of the structure of an enforceable Award • Techniques for logical decision-making and clear writing • Eligibility to apply for Fellowship upon successful completion 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐬 • Tutorial Fee: KES 65,000 (inclusive of course materials) • Examination Fee: GBP 412 Ideal for CIArb Members looking to strengthen their arbitration practice and advance toward Fellowship. Secure your spot today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1_jHAa…

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 2026! The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Kenya Branch invites you to enroll in its Domestic Arbitration Module — a comprehensive 3-month programme designed to strengthen your knowledge and practical skills in arbitration. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 • 𝑻𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 1: 13𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒚 2026 • 𝑻𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍 2: 16𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 2026 • 𝑬𝒙𝒂𝒎: 9𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 2026 Why Join? - Build a solid foundation in arbitration law & practice - Gain practical skills to manage arbitration proceedings - Progress towards MCIArb and ultimately FCIArb Who Should Apply? Associate Members, aspiring arbitrators, party representatives, and anyone looking to deepen their ADR expertise. Fees Ksh 52,000 (Members) | Ksh 57,000 (Non-members) Flexible instalment plans available Limited slots available — secure your place today: docs.google.com/forms/d/1Tpqmg…

𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 1: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐣𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 2026 Ready to advance your expertise in construction dispute resolution? Join the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (Kenya Branch) for a comprehensive 3-month programme designed to build your knowledge and practical skills in adjudication. 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝑻𝒖𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔: 20𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒂𝒚 & 24𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 2026 𝑬𝒙𝒂𝒎: 9𝒕𝒉 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚 2026 Gain hands-on insights into adjudication procedures, legal frameworks, and the role of an adjudicator—while progressing toward CIArb Membership. Ideal for professionals in the construction and dispute resolution space looking to grow their careers. Applications is open: docs.google.com/forms/d/1JUVnM… Secure your spot early and take the next step in your ADR journey!

Congratulations to our distinguished members who have been appointed as mediators to the Court of Appeal: Prof. Wyne Kenneth Mutuma, MBS, C.Arb Aasif Karim, FCIArb Gladys Wamaitha Karanja-Kinyanjui, MCIArb Rosemine B. Bhanji, ACIArb Your appointments are a testament to your expertise, integrity, and commitment to advancing alternative dispute resolution in Kenya. We are proud to see our members contributing to strengthening access to justice and promoting effective dispute resolution at the highest levels.

Eid Mubarak The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya Branch (CIArb Kenya) wishes all Muslims around the world peace, joy, and blessings on this special day. #EidMubarak

We are proud to announce that CIArb Kenya Branch will serve as a Strategic Partner for the upcoming Africa Construction Law (ACL) Conference 2026. Set to take place on 11𝐭𝐡–12𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 2026 at The Wanderers Club, this landmark event will convene leading professionals across the continent to explore the theme: 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚’𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐄𝐫𝐚. This partnership underscores a shared commitment to advancing construction law, promoting alternative dispute resolution, and strengthening infrastructure development across Africa. Join us as we shape the future of construction and dispute resolution on the continent. Register Here: africaconstructionlaw.org/conference

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya Branch invites experienced lawyers and arbitrators to enroll in the Accelerated Route to Fellowship Programme — a specialized pathway designed for practitioners with 10+ years of experience. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 • Oral Assessments: 26th & 27th May 2026 • Written Examination: 12th June 2026 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐆𝐚𝐢𝐧 Sharpen your expertise in arbitration law & practice, strengthen your judgment and presentation skills, and master the art of drafting clear, reasoned, and enforceable arbitral awards. Fees • Training & Oral Assessment: Kshs 120,000 • Examination Fee: £412 Deadlines • Fee: 27th April 2026 • Exam Fee: 4th May 2026 Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1M2zq0…

Just Under 2 Weeks to Go! The PEERS Lounge is almost here — an exclusive gathering for Chartered Arbitrators and Fellows. Hosted by the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, Kenya Branch, this is a unique space for senior arbitration practitioners to connect, engage, and exchange ideas on advancing dispute resolution. Date: 27th March Venue: CIArb Kenya Branch Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of meaningful conversations shaping the future of arbitration. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1jjoRw…

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 Join us for an insightful discussion on “𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝑰 𝒊𝒏 𝑨𝒓𝒃𝒊𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏: 𝑷𝒓𝒂𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒑𝒐𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑫𝒊𝒔𝒑𝒖𝒕𝒆 𝑹𝒆𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏.” As technology continues to transform dispute resolution, this webinar will explore how Artificial Intelligence can be responsibly integrated into arbitration to improve efficiency while maintaining fairness, transparency, and professional standards. Date: Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (EAT) Speakers: • Siobhan Abraham • Annabelle Onyefulu-Kingston Moderator: • Mark Oroko, MCIArb. This session will bring together experienced practitioners to share practical insights on the evolving role of AI in arbitration and what it means for the future of dispute resolution. Join Us Here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Congratulations to Eunice Lumallas on her appointment as a Member of the Disciplinary Committee of the ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) (ICPAK) for a three-year term beginning 13th March 2026. This well-deserved appointment reflects her dedication, professionalism, and commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and accountability within the profession. We wish her every success as she takes on this important role and contributes to strengthening ethical practice and governance in the accounting community. Join us in congratulating Eunice on this remarkable achievement!