Lelemusi v Republic (Criminal Application E010 of 2025) [2025] KECA 598 (KLR) (14 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 598
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 598 (KLR)
- Decided
- 14 March 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramJW LESSIT, Kasango, M. Kasango
Holding
The court grants the application, allowing the appeal to be filed out of time and waiving the filing fees.
Facts
The applicant, Bunge Lelemusi, was convicted in Nanyuki High Court on May 25, 2017. He was in prison custody and claimed he was unable to file his appeal due to mental health issues and delays in obtaining the proceedings and judgment.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is entitled to leave to file an appeal out of time
- Whether the reasons given for the delay are reasonable and satisfactory
Reasoning
The court found the delay reasonable due to the applicant's mental health issues and the inability to obtain the proceedings and judgment in time. The court exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- Leave to file the appeal out of time is granted
- Filing fees are waived
Remedies
- The appeal will be processed and filed within a reasonable time
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v. Helen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2EA
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo v. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
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