Irungu v Republic (Criminal Application E012 of 2025) [2025] KECA 454 (KLR) (7 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 454
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 454 (KLR)
- Decided
- 7 March 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramPM GACHOKA, JA
Holding
The applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time is allowed. The applicant shall file his notice of appeal within 14 days and the record of appeal shall be filed and served within 45 days.
Facts
The applicant was charged with murder and convicted by the Nyahururu High Court. The applicant sought leave to appeal out of time due to not being furnished with the proceedings and judgment in good time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant was furnished with the proceedings and judgment in good time
- Whether the applicant should be granted leave to appeal out of time
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion to allow the application due to the inordinate delay and the applicant's lack of follow-up on the status of the proceedings and judgment.
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 45 days
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