Monda alias Kolombo v Republic (Criminal Application E046 of 2024) [2026] KECA 192 (KLR) (30 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 192
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 192 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file appealCoramHA OMONDI
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal within 14 days of the ruling and the record of appeal within 30 days upon service of the Notice of Appeal.
Facts
Keffa Maya Kolombo was convicted of murder and sentenced to a term undisclosed. He failed to file his appeal within 14 days after the judgment was delivered on May 27, 2021.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for extension of time to file an appeal is merited
- Whether the reasons for the delay are reasonable and plausible
Reasoning
The delay of 4 years was due to the applicant's incarceration and lack of access to the courts, and the reasons were reasonable and plausible. The court considered the length of the delay, the reasons for the delay, and the possible prejudice to the respondent.
Outcome
Allowing the application for extension of time
Orders
- Extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal within 14 days of the ruling
- Extension of time to file and serve the record of appeal within 30 days upon service of the Notice of Appeal
Remedies
- Extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal
- Extension of time to file and serve the record of appeal
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Court of Appeal Rules
Cases cited (1)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo vs. Paul Kipkorir Kibet
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