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Murunga v Republic (Criminal Application E288 of 2024) [2025] KECA 800 (KLR) (9 May 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KECA 800 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
800
Citation
[2025] KECA 800 (KLR)
Decided
9 May 2025
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramJM NGUGI, Mulwa, Ouko
Holding

The applicant is entitled to an extension of time to file her appeal

Facts

The applicant was convicted of sexual assault and sentenced to 10 years in prison. She failed to appeal timeously and sought an extension of time to file her appeal.

Issues

  1. Whether the applicant is entitled to an extension of time to file her appeal
  2. Whether the delay in filing the appeal is excusable

Reasoning

The applicant explained her financial constraints and the delay in filing the appeal. The court found her delay excusable and granted the extension.

Outcome

The application is granted, and the applicant is permitted to file and serve a Notice of Appeal within seven (7) days of the date of this ruling.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Leo Sila Mutiso v Hellen Wangari Mwangi
  • Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo v Paul Kipkorir
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