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Ahmed & 2 others v Mohamed & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E082 of 2025) [2025] KECA 879 (KLR) (23 May 2025) (Ruling)

[2025] KECA 879 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
879
Citation
[2025] KECA 879 (KLR)
Decided
23 May 2025
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for extension of time to file an appeal out of timeCoramLA ACHODE
Holding

The application is dismissed, and the applicants shall bear the costs of this application.

Facts

The applicants are seeking an extension of time to file an appeal against the judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Nairobi, which ordered the reinstatement of the respondents into unavailable positions due to their resignation and redeployment.

Issues

  1. Reasonable delay for extension of time
  2. Explanation for the delay

Reasoning

The delay in filing the appeal was inordinate and not explained, and the applicants did not file any submissions or provide an explanation for the delay.

Outcome

Dismissed

Orders

  • The Notice of Motion dated 30th January, 2025 is hereby dismissed.
  • The applicants shall bear the costs of this application.

Authorities cited

Cases cited (2)
  • Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat vs IEBC & 7 others, Supreme Court of Kenya Application No. 16 of 2014
  • Chemaringo's case
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