Katu v Republic (Criminal Appeal E065 of 2023) [2025] KECA 1295 (KLR) (18 July 2025) (Judgment)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1295
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1295 (KLR)
- Decided
- 18 July 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureAppeal from a conviction and sentenceCoramS. Gatembu Kairu, A. K. Murgor, Dr. K. I. Laibuta
Holding
The appeal is allowed, and the order of the High Court is set aside. The appellant is ordered to file his petition of appeal within 14 days from the date of this judgment.
Facts
The appellant was convicted and sentenced to 25 years for delement contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. He sought leave to appeal out of time due to a 1 year and 4 month delay.
Issues
- Conviction and sentence during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Lack of legal representation
- Inability to obtain a copy of the judgment in time
Reasoning
The court exercised its discretion to allow the appeal due to the appellant's inability to obtain a copy of the judgment in time and the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Outcome
Appeal allowed
Orders
- Order to file petition of appeal within 14 days
Remedies
- Allowance of appeal and setting aside of the original order
Authorities cited
Legislation (3)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- National Police Service Act
- Sexual Offences Act
Cases cited (2)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo v Paul Kipkorir Kibet
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7 others
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