Can I challenge an arbitration award in Kenya if the arbitrator ignored key evidence?

Hello yes, you can seek to set aside the award but on narrow and limited grounds. It can't sound like an appeal. There must a statutory framing for the challenge on the limited grounds given by the Act.

Yes, you can challenge an arbitration award, but on very specific grounds, such as your case which would amount to procedural unfairness. You must apply to the High Court within 90 days from the date you received the arbitral award. As the other party has started enforcement proceedings, it is crucial to act fast. Feel free to reach out for a prompt review of the award so we can advice on the best course of action.

In Kenya you can only challenge (set aside) an arbitral award within 30 days of its issuance (or such further time as the court may allow) under the Arbitration Act, 1995, on very limited grounds such as lack of jurisdiction, serious irregularity (e.g., the arbitrator failing to consider material evidence that goes to the merits), or contravention of public policy; if enforcement proceedings have already started, you should immediately contact us because once enforcement orders are granted it becomes much harder to resist execution.