Namasaka v Republic (Criminal Application E146 of 2024) [2025] KECA 618 (KLR) (28 March 2025) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 618
- Citation
- [2025] KECA 618 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 March 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted leave to file an appeal out of time.
Facts
Godfrey Munene Namasaka was tried and convicted of murder by the High Court at Bungoma. He was sentenced to death. He did not appeal within the prescribed time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing an appeal is inordinate.
- Whether the applicant should be granted leave to file an appeal out of time.
Reasoning
The court is persuaded by the applicant's explanation of the delay due to physical constraints and grants leave to file the appeal.
Outcome
The applicant is granted leave to file an appeal out of time.
Orders
- The notice of appeal shall be filed and served within fourteen (14) days of today's date.
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