Okoth v Republic (Criminal Appeal (Application) E023 of 2024) [2024] KECA 868 (KLR) (26 July 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 868
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 868 (KLR)
- Decided
- 26 July 2024
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TypeCriminal Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for extension of time to appealCoramHM OKWENGU
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted leave to file his appeal out of time within 14 days.
Facts
The applicant, John Oketch Okoth, is currently in prison serving a sentence. He seeks an extension of time to appeal a judgment from Siaya High Court.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is entitled to an extension of time to appeal the judgment
- Whether the applicant's appeal is against the correct judgment
Reasoning
The court considers the applicant's technical flaws in the motion but grants the application due to his current imprisonment and the fairness of giving him the opportunity to appeal.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- The applicant is granted leave to file his appeal out of time within 14 days.
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