Nderitu v Republic (Criminal Appeal (Application) E005 of 2024) [2024] KECA 992 (KLR) (20 June 2024) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 992
- Citation
- [2024] KECA 992 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 June 2024
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TypeCriminal Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramJ. MATIVO
Holding
The Court allows the application and grants the applicant leave to file an appeal out of time, with the conditions that the applicant file a Notice of Appeal within 7 days and a Record of Appeal within 30 days.
Facts
The applicant, Ibrahim Wahome Nderitu, was convicted and sentenced for robbery with violence, gang rape, and breaking into a building and committing a felony. The applicant failed to file an appeal within the statutory time limit.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is entitled to an extension of time to file an appeal out of time
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal is reasonable and justifiable
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion to extend the time for filing the appeal, considering the applicant's financial circumstances and the length of the sentence he is serving.
Outcome
The Court allows the application and grants leave to file an appeal out of time.
Orders
- The applicant is granted leave to file an appeal out of time.
- The applicant must file a Notice of Appeal within 7 days.
- The applicant must file a Record of Appeal within 30 days.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat vs. I.E.B.C. & 7 others (2014) eKLR
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi (Civil Application No. NAI 255 of 1997)
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