PS v Republic (Criminal Application E090 of 2025) [2026] KECA 217 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 217
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 217 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2026
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TypeCriminal ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to appealCoramJM MATIVO
Holding
The application is dismissed as it is a non-starter.
Facts
The applicant, PS, was convicted of incest and sentenced to life imprisonment. He sought leave to appeal out of time but was denied twice. He now seeks an extension of time to appeal to the Court of Appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for extension of time to appeal is valid
- Whether the High Court's refusal to admit the appeal out of time is appealable
Reasoning
The applicant's application is dismissed because the High Court's refusal to admit the appeal out of time is not appealable under section 361(8)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Code.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Orders
- Application dated 6th November, 2025 is dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Criminal Procedure Code
- Criminal Misc. Appl No. E035 of 2025
Cases cited (1)
- Section 361(8)(b) of the Criminal Procedure Code
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