Miano v Republic (Criminal Miscellaneous Application E002 of 2024) [2024] KECA 504 (KLR) (26 April 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 504
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 504 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 April 2024
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TypeCriminal Miscellaneous ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file a notice of appealCoramW. KORIR
Holding
The application is allowed, and the time for filing the notice of appeal is extended.
Facts
The applicant, Daniel Njihia Miano, was sentenced to 14 years in prison by the trial court. He appealed to the High Court, where his sentence was enhanced to death. He seeks an extension of time to file an appeal.
Issues
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal is explained
- Whether the applicant has an arguable appeal
Reasoning
The applicant was incarcerated and unable to access the impugned judgment in time due to lack of counsel. The enhancement of the sentence to death makes the appeal arguable.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- Time for filing the notice of appeal is extended
- The applicant is granted 14 days from the date of the ruling to file his notice of appeal
- Timelines for all other activities consequent to the filing of a notice of appeal shall be in accordance with the Court of Appeal Rules
- Time will run from the date of this ruling
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v. Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7 others [2014] eKLR
- Imperial Bank Limited (In Receivership) & Another v. Alnashir Popat & 18 others [2018] eKLR
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