ADR 101: INTRODUCTION TO ALTERNATIVE DIPUTE RESOLUTION
Disagreements are a part of life, but going to court isn't always the best or only way to solve them. That’s where Alternative Dispute Resolution ( ADR) comes in. In this blog post, we’ll break down what ADR is, why it’s important, and the common forms it takes in Kenya. INTRODUCTION Alternative Dispute Resolution, or ADR, refers to different ways people can resolve conflicts without going to court. As Brown and Marriott explain, it involves a variety of methods that help parties settle their disputes with the support of a neutral third party: someone who isn’t on either side. Instead of battling it out through long, expensive court processes, ADR gives people a chance to find common ground and reach an agreement in a more peaceful and practical way. According to Article 159 of the Kenyan Constitution, when courts and tribunals are carrying out their duties, they should be guided by certain principles. One of these is the promotion of alternative ways of resolving d...