Mukunza v Republic (Criminal Application E035 of 2024) [2026] KECA 293 (KLR) (20 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 293
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 293 (KLR)
- Decided
- 20 February 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramPM GACHOKA, JA
Holding
The application is dismissed as the delay in filing the application is inordinate and the applicant has not provided a satisfactory explanation for the delay.
Facts
Leonard Mukunza was charged with murder and convicted by Eldoret High Court on June 27, 2018. He sought leave to appeal out of time on June 6, 2024.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for leave to appeal out of time should be granted
- Whether the delay in filing the application is justified
Reasoning
The Court found the delay to be nearly six years and dismissed the application due to the lack of a satisfactory explanation from the applicant.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Henry Mukora Mwangi v Charles Gichina Mwangi, Civil Application No. Nai. 26 of 2004.
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