Chabari v Republic (Criminal Application E068 of 2025) [2026] KECA 15 (KLR) (23 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 15
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 15 (KLR)
- Decided
- 23 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramALI-ARONI
Holding
The application is granted, and the notice of appeal and the record of appeal must be filed within the next 30 days.
Facts
The applicant was charged with robbery with violence and sentenced to life imprisonment. He filed an appeal but later discovered he did not have an appeal pending in this court.
Issues
- Whether to grant leave to the applicant to file his appeal out of time
- The length and reason for the delay in filing the appeal
Reasoning
The applicant explained the delay and stated that he has always wanted to appeal to this court. The court found that the delay was sufficient and that the applicant has a high chance of success if the appeal is heard.
Outcome
Leave granted
Orders
- The notice of appeal and the record of appeal be filed within the next 30 days of this ruling
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi, Civil Application No. Nai 255 of 1997
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