A Comparative Analysis of Court-annexed Mediation in Kenya and Nigeria

Abstract

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of existing legal and institutional framework governing court-annexed mediation in Kenya. Specifically, the research examined challenges Kenya court-annexed mediation face and made recommendations on appropriate mechanisms to be adopted. This study adopted descriptive and analytical modes of research. The research heavily relied on books, journals, statutes and cases. The research explored a comparative analysis of Nigeria Multi-door courthouse and made recommendations on mechanisms to be borrowed in order to ensure institutionalization of mediation in Kenya judiciary achieve desired result of access to justice.