Wisdom, Not War, WADR Chair Calls for National Shift in Conflict Resolution.

Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (WADR Kenya), led by Chairperson Eunice Lumallas(middle).

NAIROBI, Kenya July 16, 2025.

Amidst escalating tensions across Kenya's political, social, and economic sectors, Women in Alternative Dispute Resolution (WADR Kenya), led by its Chair Eunice Lumallas, has issued a powerful call for nationwide adoption of peaceful conflict resolution mechanisms. Lumallas, emphasizing Kenya stands at a "critical juncture," warned that unchecked disputes threaten to erode hard-won gains in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and the rule of law, jeopardizing national unity, business confidence, investment, and the hope of Kenyans. Representing diverse stakeholders, WADR Kenya passionately argued that choosing hostility leads to collective loss, while reasoned dialogue allows everyone to rise and gain. Chair Lumallas urged all Kenyans to prioritize empathy and actively embrace dialogue, mediation, conciliation, and reconciliation core Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) methods as the first recourse, preventing disputes from escalating into adversarial or violent conflicts.

Highlighting the critical benefits, Lumallas stressed that ADR is essential for safeguarding Kenya's economic resilience and social fabric. She emphasized that a predictable, peaceful, and rule-based environment is paramount for business operations and investment, noting ADR preserves commercial interests and relationships. Furthermore, utilizing ADR promotes greater access to justice, alleviates pressure on the courts, and cultivates a culture of respect. Crucially, Lumallas stated, avoiding incitement and provocation is vital to protect Kenya's international reputation and attractiveness as a dispute resolution hub. Declaring this appeal a "moral imperative and a national duty," the WADR Chair asserted Kenya must position itself as a beacon of peace and justice in Africa, leading not just economically but in managing dissent.

To achieve this vision, Lumallas called upon the public and businesses to seek professional mediators and arbitrators, noting WADR Kenya's own pool of available experts and actively support community and institutional peacebuilding efforts. She also demanded that leaders at every level be held accountable and engage in constructive dialogue. Concluding, Chair Eunice Lumallas reaffirmed WADR Kenya's commitment and urged a national pledge "to resolve conflict through wisdom, not war; through understanding, not upheaval," underscoring this path as fundamental to Kenya's prosperity and unity amidst current economic pressures and political shifts.

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