Shikanga v Republic (Criminal Application E044 of 2025) [2026] KECA 240 (KLR) (11 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 240
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 240 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 February 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to appeal out of timeCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The application is dismissed
Facts
Collins Shikanga was convicted by the trial Magistrate's court of the offence of delement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to life imprisonment. He appealed to the High Court, which dismissed the appeal. Shikanga now seeks an extension of time to appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's failure to file the appeal in time was due to a lack of a copy of the High Court judgment
- Whether the applicant's appeal has a high chance of success
Reasoning
The Court observes that the first appeal was determined nearly ten years ago and that all Judgments and Rulings of the Superior Courts are published in the Kenya Law Reports website, which is available to the public free of charge. The period of delay is inordinate and inexcusable.
Outcome
Dismissed
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