Empowering Kenya’s Next Generation of Mediators
We are a professional training institution dedicated to developing practical, ethical, and highly skilled mediators for today’s Kenya. Located in Westlands, Nairobi, we equip individuals with the knowledge, confidence, and competence required to resolve disputes through dialogue, dignity, and mutual respect.
Practical Knowledge
Certified Institute
Qualified Teachers
Introduction of us
Who We Are
Mwananchi Mediation Training Institute is a Kenyan-based institution focused on building a strong, ethical, and professional mediation culture. Our training programs are grounded in Kenyan law, cultural realities, and international best practices.
We believe mediation is not just a skill, but a public service that strengthens access to justice, social cohesion, and economic growth.
Our Mission
To train competent, ethical, and culturally responsive mediators who can effectively serve courts, institutions, communities, and individuals across Kenya.
Our Vision
To be a leading mediation training institute in Kenya, producing mediators who promote peaceful dispute resolution and national cohesion.
Our Values
Our work is guided by integrity, professionalism, neutrality, and fairness, with deep respect for diversity, culture, confidentiality, and ethical practice.
We emphasize practical, real-world competence, equipping mediators with skills they can confidently apply in real mediation settings.
Why Choose Mwananchi
Careers & Opportunities
Our training opens doors to both income generation and community impact.
Management
Pathway to Court-Annexed Mediation (CAM)
Our course is aligned with the standards of the Mediation Accreditation Committee (MAC), which oversees the accreditation of Court-Annexed Mediators in Kenya. Upon successful training:
You can conduct private mediation whose outcomes may be adopted by the courts
You become eligible to handle Court-Annexed Mediation matters
You may be paid by the Judiciary for cases mediated
You can participate in Judiciary-led mediation trainings and workshops
60+ Students
Business
Kenyan Legal and Cultural Focus
Our training is built around the Kenyan legal framework, including:
- The Constitution of Kenya, 2010 (Article 159(2)(c))
- Civil Procedure Rules
- The role of the Mediation Accreditation Committee (MAC)
We integrate legal compliance with Kenya’s cultural realities, ensuring mediators are effective in both formal and community-based settings.
55+ Students
Business
Real-World Competence
Our training emphasizes:
Managing power imbalances
Handling sensitive family, land, commercial, and community disputes
Drafting clear and enforceable settlement agreements
Ethical decision-making and professionalism
55+ Students
Career
Career Growth and Income Opportunities
Mediation is a growing professional field. Our training prepares you to build a sustainable mediation practice with real social and economic impact.
55+ Students
Training
Practical, Step-by-Step Training
We ensure our participants don’t just learn theory – they practice mediation in a real-world Kenyan context. Our step-by-step approach mirrors actual mediation sessions, allowing learners to gain confidence, competence, and readiness for court-accredited or private practice.
55+ Students
Practices
Blending Tradition and Modern Practice
We honor African traditional dispute resolution mechanisms while aligning them with modern court processes and international instruments such as the Singapore Convention on Mediation.
55+ Students