Kamai v Republic (Criminal Application E060 of 2025) [2025] KECA 1883 (KLR) (11 November 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 1883
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 1883 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 November 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramM. GACHOKA C.Arb, FCIArb.
Holding
The Court grants the application and allows the applicant to file his notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order.
Facts
The applicant, David Chege Kamai, was convicted and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment for delement contrary to section 8 of the Sexual Offences Act in HCCRA No. 13 of 2020. He challenged the conviction and sentence before the Naivasha High Court.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time should be granted
- Whether the sentence is lawful
Reasoning
The Court considers the applicant's reasons for delay and the merit of the appeal, but does not consider whether the applicant can pursue an appeal after failing in his application for review. The Court grants the application as it meets the threshold for the exercise of discretion.
Outcome
The applicant is granted leave to appeal out of time.
Orders
- The applicant shall file his notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order.
- The record of appeal shall be filed and served within 30 days.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Agatha vs. Azad & 3 others [2022] KESC 1 (KLR)
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