Case Details

Travizory Border Security SA v. Republic of Kenya (ICSID Case No. ARB/25/54)

Subject of Dispute:

Border crossing management
Economic Sector:

Other Industry
Instrument(s) Invoked:

BIT Switzerland - Kenya 2006
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Travizory Border Security SA (Swiss)
Respondent(s):

Republic of Kenya (Kenyan)
Date Registered:

December 16, 2025
Date of Constitution of Tribunal:

June 2, 2026

Composition of Tribunal

President:

D. Brian KING (U.S.) - Appointed by the Parties
Arbitrators:

Cyrus BENSON (British, U.S.) - Appointed by the Claimant(s)
Dan SAROOSHI (British) - Appointed by the Respondent(s)

Party Representatives

Claimant(s):

Lalive, Geneva, Switzerland
Respondent(s):

Office of the Attorney-General and the Department of Justice, Republic of Kenya, Nairobi, Kenya
Language(s) of Proceeding:

English
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

August 6, 2026 - The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural, transparency, and confidentiality matters.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
December 16, 2025	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
February 26, 2026	Following appointment by the Claimant, Cyrus Benson (British/U.S. ) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
April 26, 2026	Following appointment by the Respondent, Dan Sarooshi (British) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
June 2, 2026	Following appointment by agreement of the parties, D. Brian King (U.S.) accepts his appointment as presiding arbitrator.
June 2, 2026	The Tribunal is constituted in accordance with Article 37(2)(a) of the ICSID Convention. Its members are: D. Brian King (U.S), President, appointed by agreement of the parties; Cyrus Benson (British, U.S.), appointed by the Claimant; and Dan Sarooshi (British), appointed by the Respondent.
July 20, 2026	The Tribunal holds a first session by video conference.
August 6, 2026	The Tribunal issues Procedural Order No. 1 concerning procedural, transparency, and confidentiality matters.