GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 16787

Pursuant to Article 159 (2) of the Constitution, and in exercise of the powers conferred by section 5 (2) of the Judicial Service Act, together with the Judiciary’s strategy to institutionalize Mediation nationwide, the Chief Justice appoints the following persons to serve 21st November, 2025 THE KENYA GAZETTE for a period of five (5) years as members of the Steering Committee on Mediation: 1. Chairperson of the Committee – Hon. Mr. Justice Aggrey Otsyula Muchelule. 2. Mediation Accreditation Committee (MAC) Chairperson – Hon. Mr. Justice George Vincent Odunga. 3. Nominee of the Mediation Accreditation Committee (Ethics)– Mr. John Ohaga, SC, FCIArb. 4. Representative of the Employment and Labour Relations Court – Hon. Lady Justice Jemima Wanza Keli. 5. Representative of Environment and Land Court – Hon. Justice Munyao Sila. 6. Representative of the High Court – Hon. Lady Justice Caroline Kendagor. 7. Registrar Magistrates Court - Hon. Caroline Kabucho. 8. Representative of the Office of the Attorney General – Mr. Charles Mutinda. 9. Law Society of Kenya Representative – Mr. Paul Wanga 10. Law Society of Kenya Representative– Ms. Josephine Oyombe. 11. Federation of Women Lawyers (Kenya) Representative – Ms. Anne Ireri. 12. Kenya Bankers Association Representative – Mr. Raimond Molenje. 13. Academia Representative – Dr. Peter Kwenjera. 14. Representative of the Office of the Chief Justice – Dr. Josephat Kilonzo. 15. Kenya Judiciary Staff Association Representative – Mr. Dan Dennis Mutugi. 16. Secretary and Head of the Mediation Secretariat – Hon. Grace Nasike Sitati. The Terms of Reference of the committee are as follows: (a) Provide strategic leadership, coordination, and oversight for implementing and institutionalizing mediation as a dispute resolution mechanism nationwide. (b) Oversee the establishment of Mediation Registries in all the court stations in the country. (c) Set up Regional Mediation Committees to develop peer review systems and integrate mediation best practices at the regional level. (d) Develop and implement a comprehensive Mediation Action Plan, including financing strategy and monitoring and evaluation framework. (e) Provide strategic guidance on developing and reviewing policy, legal, and institutional frameworks to strengthen mediation uptake. (f) Design, standardize, and oversee implementation of comprehensive training, capacity building, and mentorship programmes for mediators in consultation with the Mediation Accreditation Committee. (g) Identify training needs and coordinate capacity-building programmes for Judges, Judicial Officers, and Judiciary staff in collaboration with the Kenya Judiciary Academy. (h) Facilitate stakeholder engagement and public outreach to promote mediation as a preferred alternative dispute resolution mechanism. (i) Recommend modalities for transitioning the Court Annexed Mediation Secretariat into a fully-fledged administrative office within the Judiciary to enhance support for the committee, courts, and implementing units in delivering their mandate. (j) Prepare and submit periodic reports and recommendations to the Chief Justice. (k) Co-opt members to respective sub-committees as necessary to fulfil the Committee's mandate and operational requirements. (l) Undertake any other duties assigned by the Chief Justice from time to time that are incidental to the Committee’s mandate. This appointment takes effect from the 24th day of November, 2025, and