Kamais v Republic (Criminal Application E006 of 2025) [2025] KECA 364 (KLR) (27 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 364
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 364 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramJM MATIVO
Holding
The court exercises its discretion to extend the time for filing the appeal to the next 14 days and the memorandum of appeal and the record of appeal within 45 days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
James Kamais and his four accomplices were convicted and sentenced to death for murder. Kamais petitioned the High Court for resentencing but was dismissed. He then sought leave to appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was able to appeal on time due to lack of timely High Court judgment
- Whether the court should exercise its discretion to extend the time for filing the appeal
Reasoning
The court considers the delay and the applicant's lengthy sentence, concluding that a plausible explanation for the delay is valid and clear, thus exercising discretion in favor of the applicant.
Outcome
Leave to appeal out of time granted
Orders
- To file notice of appeal within the next 14 days
- To file memorandum of appeal and record of appeal within 45 days from today
Remedies
- Leave to appeal out of time granted
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo vs. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
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