Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA) is Kenya’s premier International Arbitration Centre located in the capital city, Nairobi. The Centre was established in 2013 and has gained a reputation as a neutral venue for the conduct of International Arbitration and other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services.
NCIA is “where disputes meet resolution” through access to eminent and experienced arbitrators, and mediators with diverse skills, from different nationalities and jurisdictions, and a best practice set of rules with administrative support.
NCIA has the distinct privilege of an appointing authority under several statutory provisions in Kenya.
NCIA Arbitration Rules are adaptable for use in a diverse range of contractual agreements. The Rules offer a flexible, predictable, and reliable institute administered procedures. The Centre also provides institutional support to the arbitration process including hearing facilities at the request of parties. It is recommended that parties intending to commence arbitration in their contracts pursuant to these the Centre’s rules shall use the model clause below:
Model Arbitration Clause
“Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or in connection to this contract, or breach, termination or invalidity thereof shall be settled by arbitration in accordance with the NCIA Arbitration Rules.”
Updated at: 14/07/2024