President Ruto challenges Africa to stop going to foreign courts

President William Ruto has called settlement of African commercial disputes on the African soil, challenging the Africa continent to settle its own disputes...

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President William Ruto has urged African nations to resolve their commercial disputes on the continent, challenging the current practice of seeking arbitration in foreign courts.

President Ruto questioned why Africa "ships its disputes" to locations like London, Paris, and Geneva.
The call was made during the Africa Chief Justice Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Summit in Nairobi.
President Ruto highlighted that African arbitrators constitute fewer than 8 per cent of appointments in leading global arbitral institutions.
Chief Justice Martha Koome lauded ADR for reducing costs, preserving relationships, and fostering business confidence, viewing commercial justice as crucial economic infrastructure.

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