Sena v Republic (Criminal Application E227 of 2024) [2025] KECA 247 (KLR) (20 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 247
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 247 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramJ. M. Bwonwonga, JM MATIVO
Holding
The Court of Appeal allows the application and directs the applicant to file his notice of appeal within 14 days and the memorandum and record of appeal within 45 days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant, Kulangash Ole Sena, was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2018. He failed to file an appeal within the statutory time limit and now seeks leave to file an appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing an appeal is excusable
- Whether the Court of Appeal has discretion to extend the time limit for filing an appeal
Reasoning
The Court of Appeal exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant, finding that the delay was plausible and that valid reasons were provided.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The applicant is directed to file his notice of appeal within 14 days
- The applicant is directed to file his memorandum of appeal and record of appeal within 45 days from the date of the ruling
Remedies
- Leave to file an appeal out of time
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Court of Appeal Rules
- Penal Code
Cases cited (1)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo vs. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
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