Wambui v Republic (Criminal Application E154 of 2024) [2024] KECA 1722 (KLR) (21 November 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1722
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 1722 (KLR)
- Decided
- 21 November 2024
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appeal out of timeCoramALI-ARONI, Kagendo, Waki
Holding
The court allows the application and orders the applicant to file his appeal within the next 14 days.
Facts
The applicant, Edward Kairo Wambui, was convicted in a sexual offense case and failed to appeal to the Court of Appeal within the stipulated time due to his relatives' inability to hire a counsel due to high legal fees.
Issues
- Whether the applicant deserves the orders sought for an extension of time to file an appeal out of time.
- Whether the reasons for the delay are valid and not inordinate.
Reasoning
The court considers the applicant's explanation for the delay plausible and not inordinate, and grants the application in the interest of justice.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The applicant is ordered to file his appeal within the next 14 days of the judgment date.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (4)
- Fakir Mohamed v Joseph Mugambi & 2 Others [2005] eKLR
- Mutiso v Mwangi Civil Appl. NAI. 255 of 1997 (UR)
- Mwangi v Kenya Airways Ltd [2003] KLR 486
- Murai v Wainaina (No 4) [1982] KLR 38
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