ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Procedure (Court-Annexed Mediation) Rules
23. Venue and time of conducting mediation
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
23. Venue and time of conducting mediation
(1)Mediation proceedings under these Rules shall be conducted virtually or in person at the court premises or such other place as the mediator and the parties may agree.(2)Where mediation is conducted at the court premises, the Mediation Deputy Registrar shall give necessary facilitative assistance to the mediator and the parties.(3)Upon notice to the court, the entire mediation process or a session thereof may be conducted at the mediator’s offices or such other venue, on any day or time as may, by mutual consent, be agreed upon by the parties.(4)Where a mediation session is conducted at the mediator’s offices, the mediator shall not inconvenience the parties or charge any fees or expense to the parties or the court, and shall ensure that the parties sign attendance forms in respect of such session.(5)Where a mediation session is conducted in person at such other venue as provided for under subrule (3), the mediator shall ensure the venue’s neutrality and, if need be, make arrangements with the court for security.