Technical University of Kenya v Yawazee (Personal Representative in the Estate of John Omole Owuor - Deceased) (Civil Application E451 of 2025) [2026] KECA 119 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 119
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 119 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an Appeal out of timeCoramF. TUIYOTT
Holding
The application for extension of time is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
Facts
The Technical University of Kenya filed an application for extension of time to file an appeal against a judgment of the Employment and Labour Relations Court. The delay was due to the death of the petitioner and the subsequent process for obtaining a limited grant of letters of administration ad litem, which took over two years to conclude.
Issues
- Whether the court has the discretion to extend the 60-day filing period.
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the appeal is excusable and justifiable.
Reasoning
The court found that the delay was inordinate and not excusable, and that the applicant did not provide an explanation for the delay. The court dismissed the application.
Outcome
The application for extension of time to file an appeal is dismissed.
Orders
- The application for extension of time is dismissed with costs to the respondent.
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