Nyakundi v Republic (Criminal Application E121 of 2024) [2024] KECA 1643 (KLR) (15 November 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1643
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1643 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 November 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramM. GACHOKA C.Arb, FCIArb.
Holding
The application for leave to appeal out of time is allowed. The applicant shall file his notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order, and the record of appeal shall be filed and served within 30 days from the date of this order.
Facts
The applicant was charged with robbery with violence and convicted by the High Court of Narok. He was sentenced to death, but his appeal was dismissed.
Issues
- failure to consider the aspect of identification
- ingredients of robbery with violence not proved
- court failed to consider the applicant's defense
- sentence was harsh and excessive
- applicant not supplied with the judgment in time
Reasoning
The court considered the applicant's grounds and the supporting affidavit, concluding that the application has met the threshold for the exercise of discretion.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- The applicant shall file his notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order.
- The record of appeal shall be filed and served within 30 days from the date of this order.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Fahir Mohammed v. Joseph Mugambi & 2 others [2005] eKLR
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