ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Civil Procedure (Court-Annexed Mediation) Rules
44. Recognition and registration of qualified members
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
44. Recognition and registration of qualified members
(1)In order for a mediator to be recognized as a qualified mediator within the meaning of section 59D of the Civil Procedure Act, he or she should—(a)possess full accreditation status by the Committee, whether active or not;(b)be accredited by any other institution recognized by the Committee; or(c)possess such other or further qualification as may be approved by the Committee.(2)The Committee shall maintain and publish a list of recognized institutions that may accredit mediators for purposes of recognition under subrule (1).(3)The Committee shall maintain and publish a list of qualified mediators for purposes of this part indicating, among others; their training and experience, the category or type of disputes that they mediate, as well as their geographical region.(4)For the purposes of this Part, the Committee may, where any mediator is facing criminal charges, or a disciplinary action before any professional body or tribunal, or for any other sufficient reason, suspend the qualification status of that mediator for a specific period or disqualify such mediator altogether.