Wanjala v Republic (Criminal Application E014 of 2025) [2025] KECA 1656 (KLR) (15 October 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1656
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1656 (KLR)
- Decided
- 15 October 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to appealCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The application is dismissed as the delay is inordinate and the applicant's explanation is not convincing.
Facts
The applicant, Fred Wanjala, was convicted of delement contrary to the Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to life imprisonment. His appeal to the High Court was unsuccessful.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for extension of time to appeal is meritorious given the inordinate delay
- Whether the applicant's explanation for the delay is credible
Reasoning
The Court found the delay to be inordinate and the applicant's explanation for the delay was not credible. The Court granted unfettered discretion to extend time for steps in the appeal but found the application lacking merit.
Outcome
Application dismissed
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