Rotich v Republic (Criminal Application E239 of 2024) [2025] KECA 385 (KLR) (28 February 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 385
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 385 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 February 2025
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramPM GACHOKA
Holding
The applicant shall file his notice of appeal within 14 days from the date of this order and the record of appeal shall be filed and served within 45 days.
Facts
The applicant was charged with murder and convicted by the Narok High Court. The applicant sought leave to appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was supplied with the proceedings at trial in good time
- Whether the applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time should be granted
Reasoning
The Court considered the reason advanced by the applicant, the period of delay, the respondent's submissions, and the law. The application has met the threshold for the exercise of discretion.
Outcome
The applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time is granted.
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 45 days.
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