Mediation rewards preparation more than any other part of dispute resolution. Parties who arrive with the right documents, a clear mandate, and a realistic view of their alternatives consistently get more from the day than those who treat the session as an opening conversation. What should you bring to a mediation session? The core documents: … Read more
The mediator you choose shapes everything about the process: the pace, the tone, and often whether the dispute settles at all. Because a mediator is appointed by agreement rather than assigned by a roster in private matters, it is worth knowing what to look for before you sign. What qualifications should a mediator have? Start … Read more
Mediation is voluntary, so no one can be forced to settle. Parties sometimes hold back for fear that a failed mediation wastes money or hands the other side ammunition. Kenyan practice is built to prevent both outcomes, and knowing what happens after an unsuccessful session makes it easier to engage openly while it is running. … Read more
One worry stops parties from mediating: what if the other side signs the settlement and then ignores it? The short answer is that a properly concluded mediated settlement agreement binds the parties, and the courts give it teeth. Understanding how enforcement works also changes how you negotiate, because terms that look generous but cannot be … Read more
Two questions matter to most parties in a dispute before anything else: what will this cost, and how long will it take? Mediation answers the second with unusual certainty, because the timetable belongs to the parties and the mediator rather than to a court list. The ranges depend on the type of dispute, but the … Read more
Cost is one of the first questions clients ask about mediation, and the honest answer is that it depends on the mediator, the complexity of the dispute, and how prepared the parties are. The figures are agreed case by case, but the structure of the costs is predictable. It helps to know what you are … Read more
If your case is filed in the Nairobi courts, do not be surprised if one of the first directions sends the parties to mediation. Court-annexed mediation is now an ordinary feature of civil litigation in Kenya, and understanding how it works helps parties use it well rather than treat it as a delay. What is … Read more
When a commercial disagreement or a property row will not resolve itself, going to court is not the only route. Mediation offers a structured, private way for parties to settle their differences with the help of a neutral third party. This article explains what mediation involves in Kenya, who mediates, and what to expect from … Read more
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