Mediation centre for banks, clients launched
Kenyan banks and customers now have an alternative dispute-resolution mechanism to taking matters to court.
Judiciary moves to cut case backlog through arbitrators
The Judiciary plans to hire more arbitrators in its bid to promote alternative dispute resolution as it seeks to reduce a growing backlog of cases in the courts.
Is mediation taking off at last in dispute resolution?
Mediation, a negotiation process in which the disputing parties are assisted by a neutral third-party, should be the first option in conflict resolution.
5 Great Lessons from our Mediation Training 2014
SDRC and Facilit8 UK offered a comprehensive 40-Hour Mediation Training from Thursday 13th August to Tuesday 19th August 2014 that was designed for beginners in mediation. Eager to be a mediator? Here are a few lessons our trainees and our team picked up from the course.
Mediation Settlements are Binding
In Kenya, the reason most of us rush to forward our disputes to court is because of the finality we perceive it brings to these disputes. That is probably why cops like the phrase “wewe, nitakupeleka mbele”, (I will take you to court) when an offender turns out to be a handful. After all, we say the best defense is a good offence, right? Wrong.
TAKING MEDIATION TO THE COMMUNITY
Human nature dictates that there will be conflict, on various scales of intensity, for as long as there are interactions among humans. These conflicts may be between individuals and within families, organizations and
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN MEDIATION?
Are you interested in practicing as a mediator or simply learning more about mediation? The Strathmore Dispute Resolution Centre offers training aimed at equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge required for mediation. The training is conducted by seasoned international mediators and mediation trainers.
AGAINST ALL ODDS
The Vis East Moot Foundation Inaugural Young International Mediation Competition (YIMC) was organised to take place from the 2nd to 8th of August 2015 in Hong Kong.
ADR 101 – PART 1
In an effort to encourage the use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms to solve disputes, we shall embark on a new series “ADR 101”. The aim is to introduce and educate all interested parties about ADR.
TAKE-HOME FROM THE AUGUST CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Continuous Professional Development (CPD) is essential to sharpening of those skills that better one’s job execution. For a mediator this is particularly important due to the nature […]