ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Arbitration Act
18. Power of arbitral tribunal
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
18. Power of arbitral tribunal
(1)Unless the parties otherwise agree, an arbitral tribunal may, on the application of a party—(a)order any party to take such interim measure of protection as the arbitral tribunal may consider necessary in respect of the subject- matter of the dispute, with or without an ancillary order requiring the provision of appropriate security in connection with such a measure; or(b)order any party to provide security in respect of any claim or any amount in dispute; or(c)order a claimant to provide security for costs.(2)The arbitral tribunal or a party with the approval of the arbitral tribunal, may seek assistance from the High Court in the exercise of any power conferred on the arbitral tribunal under subsection (1).(3)If a request is made under subsection (2) the High Court shall have, for the purposes of the arbitral proceedings, the same power to make an order for the doing of anything which the arbitral tribunal is empowered to order under subsection (1) as it would have in civil proceedings before that Court, but the arbitral proceedings shall continue notwithstanding that a request has been made and is being considered by the High Court.