Wangechi v Republic (Criminal Application E043 of 2025) [2025] KECA 1503 (KLR) (19 September 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1503
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1503 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 September 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramJM NGUGI, Kimondo
Holding
The court grants the application and extends the time for filing the appeal.
Facts
The applicant, David Thuo Wangechi, was convicted of defilement under the Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court at Murang’a. The applicant seeks an extension of time to file an appeal.
Issues
- Whether to extend the time for filing an appeal
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was due to legitimate reasons
Reasoning
The court considers the delay caused by the applicant's incarceration and lack of access to legal resources and processes. The court finds the delay not inordinate and grants the extension.
Outcome
The application is granted, and the time for filing the appeal is extended.
Orders
- The applicant shall file notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days from the date of this ruling.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA 231
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