Mogere v Telkom Kenya Limited (Civil Application E474 of 2025) [2026] KECA 381 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 381
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 381 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file an application for certification to appealCoramJAMILA MOHAMMED
Holding
The Court grants the extension of time to enable the applicant to file and serve the application for certification to appeal to the Supreme Court within fourteen (14) days from the date of the ruling.
Facts
The applicant filed an application for certification to appeal to the Supreme Court within the prescribed time but faced a system malfunction that delayed the filing. The applicant filed a motion for extension of time on August 1, 2025.
Issues
- Interpretation and application of Articles 41 and 47 of the Constitution in the context of employment termination
- Access to justice and constitutional rights
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion to extend time due to the system malfunction, which was beyond the applicant's control, and the applicant acted promptly. The issues raised are arguable and potentially of general public importance.
Outcome
The application for extension of time is granted.
Orders
- Time is extended to enable the applicant to file and serve the application for certification to appeal to the Supreme Court within fourteen (14) days from the date of the ruling.
Authorities cited
Legislation (1)
- Article 163(4)(b) of the Constitution
Cases cited (8)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1999] 2 EA 231
- Fakir Mohamed v Joseph Mugambi & 2 Others [2005] eKLR
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v IEBC & 7 Others [2014] eKLR
- Teachers Service Commission v Kenya National Union of Teachers & 3 Others [2015] eKLR
- County Executive of Kisumu vs. County Government of Kisumu & 8 Others [2017] eKLR
- Judicial Service Commission vs. Speaker of the National Assembly & Another [2013] eKLR
- Hermanus Phillipus Steyn vs. Giovanni Gnecchi-Ruscone [2013]eKLR
- Raila Odinga & 5 Others vs. IEBC & 3 Others [2013] eKLR
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