ADR
Constitutionally Grounded · Article 1(3)(c) · Kenya

Aluochier
Dispute Resolution

Arbitration  ·  Adjudication  ·  Mediation  ·  Succession ADR
Isaac Aluochier S.Arb, S.Adj, FCIArb, CPM
NCIA Appointee
Rongo, Kenya

Sovereign power belongs to the people of Kenya and is delegated under Article 1(3)(c) of the Constitution to both the Judiciary and independent tribunals. Aluochier Dispute Resolution constitutes and administers those independent tribunals — delivering justice that is expeditious, lawful, and constitutionally disciplined.

Authority
Article 1(3)(c)
Constitution of Kenya
Frameworks
AITAR · AISTAR
ADR Mediation Rules
Reach
Domestic &
International
Consent Required?
No — jurisdiction
from the Constitution

Grounded in the Sovereign Authority of the People

"Every person has the right to have any dispute that can be resolved by the application of law decided in a fair and public hearing before a court or, if appropriate, another independent and impartial tribunal or body."

Article 50(1) — Constitution of Kenya, 2010
Article 1(3)(c) — Delegation of Sovereign Power

Independent Tribunals as Constitutional Actors

Sovereign power belongs to the people and is delegated to courts and independent tribunals alike. An Aluochier Dispute Resolution Tribunal is an independent tribunal within the meaning of Article 1(3)(c)(ii).

Article 50(1) — The Right to a Tribunal

Jurisdiction Without Consent

Just as a person does not require the agreement of an opposing party before commencing court proceedings, no such agreement is required before invoking Aluochier Dispute Resolution's adjudicative jurisdiction.

Article 47 — Fair Administrative Action

The Constitutional Standard

Every person has the right to administrative action that is expeditious, efficient, lawful, reasonable, and procedurally fair. All proceedings administered by Aluochier Dispute Resolution are administrative actions within the meaning of Article 47.

Article 159 — Judicial Authority from the People

Justice Without Delay

Article 159(2)(b) requires that justice not be delayed. Aluochier Dispute Resolution's institutional frameworks are a constitutional response to that structural challenge.

Three Rule Frameworks — Every Dispute Covered

Aluochier Dispute Resolution administers proceedings under three institutional frameworks, each constitutionally grounded and purpose-built for its domain.

General Dispute Resolution Framework

AITAR 2026

The Aluochier Independent Tribunals Administrative Rules — the general institutional framework governing all non-specialist dispute resolution proceedings.

  • Non-consensual adjudication under Article 50(1)
  • Consensual arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1995
  • ACDS, AQAF, Permanent Registry, SRT — unified infrastructure
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Mediation Framework

ADR Mediation Rules 2026

The Aluochier Dispute Resolution Mediation Rules 2026 — a 35-rule instrument governing mediation proceedings.

  • Facilitative and evaluative mediation pathways
  • Constitutionally grounded under Articles 47, 48, 50(1), and 159(2)(c)
  • Expressly compatible with AISTAR SST Facilitator role
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The Aluochier Dispute Resolution Advantage

Kenya's courts serve an important constitutional function — but structural constraints mean that many disputes face years of delay before resolution. Aluochier Dispute Resolution exists precisely because Article 159(2)(b) of the Constitution requires that justice not be delayed, and because Article 50(1) gives every person the right to have disputes resolved before another independent and impartial tribunal or body.

Unlike informal or unstructured ADR, proceedings administered by Aluochier Dispute Resolution carry the full weight of constitutional authority — Determinations and Certificates of Settlement are administrative actions under Article 47, subject to the Fair Administrative Action Act, and enforceable through the High Court where necessary.

The Institutional Interested Party architecture — unique to the Aluochier frameworks — binds banks, land registries, company registrars, insurance companies, and other compliance-required institutions in the proceedings before a Determination is issued.

60
Day target timeline — AISTAR Structured Settlement Track — from filing to operative finality for agreed estates
132
Day maximum from Determination to absolute finality — contested adjudication including full SRT review
KES 2,000
Filing fee for any AISTAR pathway — Adjudication, Arbitration, or SST. Fees on estate, not personally
No
Consent required — adjudicative jurisdiction derives directly from Article 50(1) of the Constitution

Isaac Aluochier
S.Arb, S.Adj, FCIArb, CPM

Isaac Aluochier is the founder and Principal of Aluochier Dispute Resolution — a registered business name of Serveyah Limited, based in Rongo, Kenya. He is the architect of the AISTAR 2026, AITAR 2026, and ADR Mediation Rules 2026 institutional frameworks, and the author of three published works in the Inheritance Justice series.

His professional background spans quantity surveying, project management, contracts management, claims consultancy, and dispute resolution across construction and financial services industries in England and Kenya.

He is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), a Certified Professional Mediator (CPM), and is appointed to the Panel of Arbitrators of the Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration (NCIA). He holds an MSc from Cranfield University and has conducted constitutional litigation at all levels of Kenya's court hierarchy, including the Supreme Court.

Institutional Designation
S.Arb, S.Adj — Aluochier Dispute Resolution
Fellowship
FCIArb — Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, London
Mediation
CPM — Certified Professional Mediator
Appointment
Nairobi Centre for International Arbitration
Academic
MSc — Cranfield University, UK
Litigation
Constitutional litigation — all court levels including Supreme Court
Based
Rongo, Migori County, Kenya
Available nationwide and internationally

What Aluochier Dispute Resolution Does

From consensual succession settlements to international commercial arbitrations, Aluochier Dispute Resolution provides a complete institutional dispute resolution service — constitutionally grounded, professionally administered, and procedurally rigorous.

01 · AISTAR Part IV

Succession Adjudication

Non-consensual adjudication of estate and succession disputes. No agreement of the opposing party required. Jurisdiction from Article 50(1).

02 · AISTAR Part VIII

Structured Settlement Track

60-day consensual estate settlement verification. Certificate of Settlement operative immediately. Banks and registries bound from the outset.

03 · AISTAR Part V / AITAR

Commercial & Succession Arbitration

Domestic and international arbitration under the Arbitration Act, 1995. Testamentary, submission, and institutional election arbitrations all accepted.

04 · ADR Mediation Rules

Mediation

Facilitative and evaluative mediation under the ADR Mediation Rules 2026. Settlements enforceable under CPA section 59D and the FAA Act framework.

05 · Part VII AISTAR

Dormant Estate Activation

Identification of beneficiaries, preservation of assets, and structured settlement of estates where no lawful personal representation has been constituted.

06 · AISTAR Part VI

Supervisory Review

SRT internal review of Determinations for procedural regularity and legal soundness. Mandatory internal remedy before High Court approach.

07 · Roster Programme

Arbitrator & Mediator Training

Professional certification training for admission to the AISTAR and AITAR Roster. Sector-specific tracks including construction and succession ADR.

08 · Constitutional Practice

Constitutional Litigation

Constitutional petitions and public interest litigation. Experience at all court levels including the Supreme Court of Kenya.

The Definitive Practitioner and Family Guides

Three published works establishing Aluochier Dispute Resolution's thought leadership in inheritance dispute resolution — from the foundational constitutional guide to the comprehensive successor beyond probate.

Free Practitioner Text

Kenyan Arbitration: The Constitutional Guide

The foundational constitutional guide to arbitration practice in Kenya — covering jurisdiction, procedure, enforcement, and the constitutional framework of independent tribunals. Available free of charge to all practitioners.

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Specialist Practitioner Text

Inheritance Justice: Arbitration in Kenya's Constitutional Framework

The specialist practitioner text on succession arbitration — jurisdiction, procedure, enforcement of awards, and the intersection of the Arbitration Act with the Law of Succession Act and the Constitution.

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Definitive Text · Succession ADR

Inheritance Justice: Effective and Efficient Succession Beyond Probate

The comprehensive treatment of succession dispute resolution beyond the court probate system — the most thorough practitioner and family guide to inheritance justice in the Kenyan constitutional context, including the SST pathway.

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Initiate Proceedings or Enquire

To invoke proceedings under any of the Aluochier institutional frameworks, or to enquire about services, Roster admission, or training programmes, reach out through the channels below.

Principal
Isaac Aluochier S.Arb, S.Adj, FCIArb, CPM
Telephone / WhatsApp
+254 114 712 433
Email
info@aluochier.co.ke
Postal Address
P O Box 436-40404
Rongo, Migori County, Kenya
Availability
Nationwide across Kenya
International proceedings accepted · Remote hearings available