Biography
Mary Ang'awa ventured into Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) 24 ago (but more actively from 2015 when she retired from the bench) where, as a sole arbitrator she has handled a wide range of disputes spanning from; Arbitration case on refurbishment of a building, Lease Agreements and investment disputes. Mary Ang'awa is listed in the following panels; Member, African Arbitration Association (AfAA), Kigali International Arbitration Centre (KIAC), Nairobi Centre of International Arbitration (NCIA) and Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb-Kenya). In the ADR field, she has served as a Tutor Lecturer 2016, 2017, 2018 Chartered Institute of Arbitrators course. In November 2018, she participated as a panel speaker during the International Conference of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Others in Lagos (2023) Speaker in Port Harcourt Ciarb conference Nigeria conferences. Attended a conference in Zanzibar held by EAIC,2023.The ICC conferences in Nairobi. Construction Conference in Nairobi May and June 2024.She is a mentor with the Chartered Institute of Arbitration (UK) and had joined the Africa Arbitration Association (AFAA) as a mentor. Served on the planning Committee for CIArb Kenya at 40yrs May 2024; 3rd Mediation Conference, October 2024; Served on the planning committee with AfAA conference Cameroon 2024. Mary Ang'awa holds a Master’s Degree in Law (LLM) from the University of Nairobi, Kenya School of Law-Advocate, High Court of Kenya, Bachelor’s Degree in Law (Hon) (LLB) from University of Nairobi. In addition to the above qualifications, she is a Notary Public and a Commissioner of Oaths. She is also a Fellow Arbitrator and an Accredited Mediator of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators, an Eisenhower Fellow, A program for emerging future leaders, an Alumni of the Aspen Institute on the leadership program and is on the Justice Cycle. Hon. Mary Ang'awa is the Vice Chair of the Independent Ethics Board of WADA 2022. She is a Director of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Kenya Branch 2022; A Director of the African Arbitration Association 2024 She prides herself in many awards that she has obtained during her career; The President Gerald Ford (USA) Award for being an Eisenhower fellow who is considered to reflect the example of integrity and leadership in public service; Former Trustee, President Award (A Youth Empowerment Program affiliated to the International Award (Duke of Edinburgh Award) and Honorary Award from the Association of Adventist Women for her contribution to the judiciary as an Adventist Woman. An Award from the Kenyan former President Moran of the Burning Spear (MBS) (2022).