Matheka v Intercontinental Consultants & Technocrats PVT Limited (Civil Application E707 of 2024) [2025] KECA 1584 (KLR) (3 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1584
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1584 (KLR)
- Decided
- 3 October 2025
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a Notice of AppealCoramP. NYAMWEYA
Holding
The application for extension of time is found to be merited, and the applicant is granted leave to file and serve a Notice of Appeal within fourteen (14) days of the date of delivery of this ruling.
Facts
The applicant sought an extension of time to file a Notice of Appeal against a ruling by the Employment and Labour Relations Court, which held that it lacked jurisdiction to grant the applicant's orders.
Issues
- Jurisdiction of the Employment and Labour Relations Court
- Reasonable cause for not filing the appeal in time
Reasoning
The court considered the length of delay and the reason for the delay, finding that the delay was sufficiently explained and not inordinate. The court also noted that the applicant has a right to appeal to this Court.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The applicant is granted leave to file and serve a Notice of Appeal against the ruling within fourteen (14) days of the date of delivery of this ruling.
- Each party shall meet their own costs of the application.
Remedies
- Extension of time to file and serve a Notice of Appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Rose Hellen Wangare Mwangi (1999) 2 EA 231
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo v Paul Kipkorir Kibet (2018) eKLR
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