Nyahururu Environment and Land Law (ELC) Court has called upon members of public with dispute cases to embrace mediation as an alternative dispute resolution instead of relying on conventional court process.
Nyahururu ELC Judge Justice Lucy Mbugua lauded meditation process in solving environment and land disputes saying it was faster and reduced court workload as well as saving its precious time.
Justice Mbugua who was addressing participants at Nyahururu law court premises during ELC mediation open day further noted that cases, especially involving family disputes resolved through mediation leads to a win-win situation where every side felt the case was resolved amicably leading to long lasting cordial relationship.
The Judge said mediation is good for cases involving society or groups as well as individual cases which result in long term peaceful coexistence.
She appreciated the ELC Mediation open day for it provides a platform where the public is sensitised on importance of mediation as well as providing an avenue of interaction.
Her counterpart, Nyahururu High Court Presiding Judge Justice Lilian Mutende, said succession land matters were closely intertwined with environment and land matters and therefore mediation on ELC matters also had positive impact on succession matters.
Justice Mutende further praised mediation for it reduced time that would have been taken by the court in hearing and determining the dispute cases echoing the sentiment of Justice Mbugua that it resulted to a win- win for everyone.
Grace Mburu, Nyahururu Court Annexed Mediator accredited by Judiciary said mediation is a process where two disputing parties are assisted by a qualified mediator to solve their dispute.
Mbugua said mediation is a win-win for every one where the mediator facilitates the process encouraging the parties to agree on what is best for them.
Chair person, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) Nyahururu Chapter Mourine Murithi said that the LSK sensitises the public on importance of mediation.
The Nyahururu ELC also led the participants in tree planting exercise at Nyahururu Polytechnic.
By Jecida Wambui and Eunice Wanjiru
