Orisai v Republic (Criminal Application E056 of 2025) [2026] KECA 314 (KLR) (19 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 314
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 314 (KLR)
- Decided
- 19 February 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to appeal out of timeCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The application has merit and is hereby allowed. The applicant shall file and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of today’s date.
Facts
Joseph Orisai was convicted of delement contrary to section 8(1) of the Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to 15 years imprisonment. His appeal to the High Court was dismissed on 4th July, 2025.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted leave to lodge appeal out of time
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was inordinate
Reasoning
The Court is satisfied by the reasons given by the applicant for the delay in filing the appeal in time. The delay is not inordinate.
Outcome
Allowed
Orders
- The applicant shall file and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of today’s date
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Sexual Offences Act
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