[PHOTOS] Nairobi Arbitration week begins at Radisson Blu Hotel

In Summary

Gladys Boss also called on the legal sector to seek ADR to fast-track solving disputes, as opposed to filing matters in court.
In the course of the week, Chief Justice Martha Koome and Attorney General Justin Muturi are expected to deliver keynote speeches.

by TEDDY MULEI

18 September 2023 - 17:36

Panelists of the first session in the Nairobi Arbitration week during the first day of the week-long event at the Radisson Blu hotel in Upper hill, Nairobi. September 18, 2023.
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The Nairobi Arbitration Week began on Monday at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Upper Hill, Nairobi.

The summit began with a keynote speech by National Assembly Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss.

She encouraged women to join spaces of alternative dispute resolution methods.

Uasin Gishu Women Rep and Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly, Gladys Boss speaking during the Nairobi Arbitration week at Radisson Blu hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi on September 18, 2023
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She also called on the legal sector to seek ADR to fast-track solving disputes, as opposed to filing matters in court.

The meeting is organised by various stakeholders including the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA), Women in ADR (WADR), The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators ( CIArb), International Chamber of Commerce ( ICC), The International Development Law Organisation ( IDLO) and various law firms.

Uasin Gishu women rep and deputy speaker in the National Assembly, Gladys Shollei, receives gifts as the keynote speaker during the first day of the Nairobi Arbitration week at Redisson Blu hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi. September 18, 2023
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The event will run until Friday.

In the course of the week, Chief Justice Martha Koome and Attorney General Justin Muturi are expected to deliver keynote speeches.

National Assembly deputy speaker, Gladys Boss among the panelists in the first session of the Nairobi Arbitration week at Radisson Blu hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi on September 18, 2023.
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Wilfred A. Mutubwa, Kenya's representative at the permanent Court of Arbitrators in the Hague, speaking during theNairobi Arbitration week at Redisson Blu hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi. September 18, 2023.
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nternational Arbitrator and legal counsel, Reshma Oogorah speaking during the Nairobi Arbitration week at Redisson Blu hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi. September 18, 2023.
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Panelists during the second session of the Nairobi Arbitration week on Monday at the Radisson Blu hotel in Upper hill, Nairobi. September 18, 2023.
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Jacqueline Waihenya, Chair Ciarb (The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators)kenyan branch speaking during the Nairobi Arbitration week at Redisson Blu hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi. September 18, 2023.
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NGo-Martins Okonmah, partner in ALN Nigeria, Speaking during the Nairobi Arbitration week at Redisson Blu hotel in Upperhill, Nairobi. September 18, 2023.
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