Bichanga v Republic (Criminal Application 2 of 2021) [2022] KECA 723 (KLR) (27 May 2022) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 723
- Citation
- [2022] KECA 723 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 May 2022
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication to file record of appeal out of timeCoramP. O. KIAGE
Holding
The application is allowed as prayed.
Facts
The applicant, Joash Marube Bichanga, is serving a 30-year sentence imposed by the High Court at Nyamira on 19th December, 2019. He had another advocate who ceased representing him immediately after his sentencing, leading to a delay in filing the record of appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicant can be granted an extension of time to file the record of appeal out of time.
- Whether there is a reasonable reason for the delay in filing the record of appeal.
Reasoning
The court considers the sentence to be long, the applicant has an undoubted right of appeal, and a good explanation has been given for the delay. The record of appeal is now ready, and the respondent stands to suffer no prejudice.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- Leave granted to file record of appeal out of time
- Record of appeal deemed duly filed upon payment of requisite fees
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