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Originally published by Capital Newstop
April 17, 2026
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Delegates resolve to strengthen mediation of family, children, and succession disputes
This followed three days of intense deliberations that began on April 15, featuring panel discussions by judges, judicial officers, mediators, lawyers, scholars, and experts from legal and other fields. The sessions addressed various topics under the theme, “The Role of Mediati..
✨ Key Highlights
Delegates at the 4th Annual Mediation Summit 2026 in Nairobi have adopted significant resolutions to strengthen mediation for family, children, and succession disputes, aiming for a more efficient and accessible justice system.
- Key resolutions include mandatory early screening for all family matters within 30 days of filing and the establishment of an Annual Family Mediation Week.
- The summit was attended by representatives from the Judiciary Steering Committee on Mediation, the Family Division of the High Court, mediators, state agencies, and development partners, concluding at Strathmore University.
- A National Family Mediation Dashboard will be created to publish quarterly data, and Strathmore Law School will develop a new training module on family mediation.
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