Ngara v Republic (Criminal Application E093 of 2025) [2026] KECA 218 (KLR) (12 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 218
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 218 (KLR)
- Decided
- 12 February 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to appealCoramJM MATIVO
Holding
The Court allows the application and directs the applicant to file his appeal within 60 days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant, David Githinji Ngara, was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for delement contrary to the Sexual Offences Act. His appeal to the High Court was dismissed.
Issues
- Whether the 8-year delay in filing the notice of appeal is inordinate.
- Whether the explanation for the delay is satisfactory.
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion to allow the appeal due to the applicant's life sentence and the unsatisfactory explanation for the delay.
Outcome
The application is granted.
Orders
- The applicant shall file his appeal within 60 days from the date of the ruling.
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo vs. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018]eKLR
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