Kanari v Republic (Criminal Application E009 of 2025) [2025] KECA 445 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 445
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 445 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramPM GACHOKA, JA
Holding
The Court will grant the applicant leave to appeal out of time, but he must file his notice of appeal within 14 days and file the record of appeal within 30 days.
Facts
The applicant, Joseph Ekiuru Kanari, was convicted of robbery with violence and rape in the Naivasha High Court in 2015. He appealed but was dismissed. The applicant sought leave to appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time should be granted
- Whether the delay in filing the application is inordinate
Reasoning
The Court considers the length of delay and the reasons for it, and finds that the interest of justice favors granting leave rather than denying it.
Outcome
Leave to appeal out of time granted
Orders
- Notice of appeal to be filed within 14 days
- Record of appeal to be filed and served within 30 days
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