Kenya Wildlife Service v Wangui (Suing as legal representative of the Estate of James Ng'ang;a - Dcd) (Civil Application E546 of 2025) [2026] KECA 380 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 380
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 380 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeAppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve a Notice of AppealCoramJM NGUGI, F. Muchemi
Holding
The application is allowed. The Applicant is granted leave to file and serve a Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal out of time.
Facts
The Kenya Wildlife Service sought an extension of time to appeal a judgment issued by the High Court of Kenya in Thika, delivered on 31st July, 2025.
Issues
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal was inordinate and inexcusable.
- Whether the intended appeal raises arguable questions of law.
- Whether the delay caused prejudice to the Respondent.
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion under Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2022, to extend the time for filing the appeal due to the Applicant's admission of oversight and prompt corrective action.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- The Notice of Appeal shall be filed and served within seven (7) days of the date of this ruling.
- The Record of Appeal shall be filed and served within fourteen (14) days thereafter.
Remedies
- Costs shall abide the outcome of the appeal.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Court of Appeal Rules, 2022
- Wildlife Conservation and Management Act
Cases cited (3)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA 231
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7 Others [2014] eKLR
- Fakir Mohamed v Joseph Mugambi & 2 Others [2005] eKLR
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