Debra Maranga* Introduction Faith-based Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) mechanisms rooted in African Traditional Religion (ATR), Christianity and Islam offer culturally legitimate, restorative pathways to peace in Africa's intercommunal conflicts. While adversarial court systems can entrench divisions, local practices help build spiritual auth...

Held on 25 February 2026 Free and fair elections remain the backbone of democratic governance. Yet across East Africa, elections have repeatedly generated disputes that test not only legal systems, but also public trust, political stability, and national cohesion. In countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda, electoral contests have at ...

Esther Munyiva Mwangangi* Introduction African solutions for African problems, has been a guiding principle adopted by the African Union (AU) and African states at large. External attempts to resolve African problems, have proven to be inadequate and counterproductive, highlighting the necessity for autochthonous solutions.[1] If charity begins at ...

Silas Eugene Oloo[1] Introduction According to Thomas Crum, how we handle conflict determines the quality of our lives, not whether we have it or not.[2] On the diverse and resource-rich African continent, trade has traditionally offered both possibilities and challenges.[3] Building good commercial partnerships across borders has proven to be a ch...

By Rebecca Andeso[1] Introduction Arbitration's design, structure, and architecture serve as an alternative to litigation, offering a private and flexible way to resolve disputes. Judicial intervention in arbitration has historically been circumscribed to specific domains, including the appointment of arbitrators, issuance of stay proceedings, gran...

By Darryl Isabel[1]IntroductionThe Olkaria IV Geothermal Project hailed as one of the largest geothermal projects in Africa, was supposed to be a groundbreaking step for Kenya's renewable energy goals.[2] However, what began as a beacon of clean energy soon became a flashpoint for conflict as the Maasai community living around Olkaria was displaced...

As we gather to reflect on the expanding role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), it is essential to recognise that Africa is uniquely positioned to shape the future of dispute resolution. This is not merely about adopting a global trend but about revitalising a time-honored tradition and creating innovative frameworks catering to Africa's gro...