Mbugua v Republic (Criminal Application E014 of 2024) [2026] KECA 304 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 304
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 304 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for leave to appeal out of timeCoramJM MATIVO, Ngetich, R. Ngetich
Holding
The applicant is granted leave to appeal out of time and is given 60 days to file the record of appeal.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment for delement contrary to the Sexual Offences Act in Criminal Case Number E001 of 2020. His appeal to the High Court was dismissed for lack of merit.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted leave to appeal out of time
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was satisfactorily explained
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion in favour of the applicant, noting the delay was mainly due to the Court and that a plausible explanation was provided.
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted
Orders
- The applicant is granted 60 days from the date of this ruling to file the record of appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo v. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
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