On 16th July 2025, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Kenya paid a courtesy call to the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), marking a significant step toward deepening collaboration in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and legal capacity building in Kenya.

The meeting, held at the LSK offices, brought together leaders from both organizations, including LSK President Faith Odhiambo and CIArb Kenya Chairperson Prof. Wyne Mutuma. Discussions focused on forging strategic partnerships in training, ethics, mentorship, and policy reform.

CIArb Kenya emphasized the need for joint training programs, including Accelerated Routes to Membership and Fellowship, targeted at advocates, as well as co-branded CPDs and webinars. They also extended invitations for LSK’s participation in upcoming conferences, including a mediation panel at the LSK Annual Conference in August and the ADR Week in November.

President Odhiambo welcomed the proposals and expressed strong support for youth-focused mentorship, accessible training, and a unified regulatory framework to uphold integrity in the legal profession. She also encouraged efforts to promote mediation and explore ADR’s role in human rights and public interest dispute resolution.

Other key proposals included launching a joint academic journal, co-authoring policy papers, and conducting research on the state of ADR in Kenya.

The two institutions agreed to establish a joint committee to develop concrete action plans, with a commitment to formalizing their partnership through an MoU.

This engagement marks a pivotal moment in strengthening ADR practice and promoting professional growth in Kenya’s legal landscape.