👩⚖️ What is the ARP? The Authorised Representative Programme is a formal pathway for practitioners who wish to represent parties in ADR proceedings. It is a standalone qualification – you do not need to be a Roster member. We assess competence, not credentials.
Why become an ARP representative?
✅ Recognised status
Your name appears on the public ARP Register – a referral resource for parties seeking representation.
💰 Fair fee recovery
Recoverable costs are capped by the Advocates Remuneration Order (ARO) – the same ceiling as advocates. What you charge your client privately is a matter of agreement.
📉 Deferred Payment Scheme (DPS)
Pay nothing upfront for the ARP registration and assessment – repay 15% of your future representation fees.
📈 Path to Roster admission
ARP practice counts as qualifying experience if you later apply for direct entry to the Roster.
Eligibility
To register as an Authorised Representative, you must meet one of the following:
- Complete at least three of the five Tier I module assessment tasks (any score) – demonstrating genuine engagement with the AITAR Training Programme; OR
- Complete the full Tier I assessment (all five modules) without achieving the pass mark on one or more tasks – i.e., have attempted the standard.
Additionally, you must pass the ARP Induction Assessment (60% pass mark). The Induction Assessment tests practical knowledge: client authority, claim filing, conduct before a Tribunal, fee structure, ethical obligations, cost recovery, and the DPS.
ARP Registration process
- Complete Form ARP-1 (ARP Induction Assessment and Registration Application).
- Pay the registration fee (KES 5,000 / USD 39). DPS available – request deferral on the form.
- The Registry will send you the Induction Assessment (closed‑book, 60% pass).
- Complete the assessment and return within 21 days.
- If you pass, sign the Representative Ethical Declaration (Form ARP-2).
- Your name is entered on the ARP Register, and you receive an ARP Registration Number.
Registration is valid for two years (biennial re‑registration required).
Ongoing obligations
- Act in accordance with the Ethical Declaration at all times.
- Maintain written client authority for each matter.
- Not make false representations or suppress evidence.
- Disclose conflicts of interest promptly.
- If under DPS, submit Form DP2 (Quarterly Income Declaration) within 14 days of each quarter end, and pay 15% of representation fees received.
- Every two years: complete a Refresher Assessment and pay the re‑registration fee (KES 3,000 / USD 23).
Representation fees and cost recovery
You are free to agree any fee with your client. However, when a Tribunal awards costs to the party you represent, the recoverable amount – both party‑and‑party and client‑and‑representative – is capped by the Advocates Remuneration Order (ARO) scale for equivalent work. This applies equally to all representatives (advocates, non‑advocates, ARP‑registered).
For planning purposes, a non‑binding benchmark is 40–60% of the Tribunal member’s professional fee in the same matter (see the Appointment Income Reference Guide).
How to apply for ARP registration
- Download Form ARP-1 and Form ARP-2 below.
- Complete Form ARP-1 and indicate whether you request DPS deferral.
- Submit the form to Registry@aluochier.co.ke.
- Pay the registration fee (or confirm DPS).
- Complete the Induction Assessment when sent by the Registry.
- On passing, sign Form ARP‑2 and return it.
- Receive your ARP Registration Number and be listed on the public Register.