Sheria Na Watu v Wambugu & 3 others (Civil Application E511 of 2025) [2026] KECA 396 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 396
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 396 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to appealCoramK M'INOTI
Holding
The application for extension of time to appeal is dismissed with costs to the 1st respondent.
Facts
In October 2024, Sheria Na Watu filed a constitutional petition against John Kiumi Wambugu and others, seeking a declaration that the suit property was public property unlawfully acquired by Wambugu. Wambugu opposed the petition, claiming he was the lawful owner of the property and that the petition was res judicata.
Issues
- Whether the petition was res judicata despite the applicant not being a party to the previous suit.
- Whether the ELC erred by holding that the petition was res judicata while the applicant was not a party to the first suit.
Reasoning
The applicant failed to provide a justifiable reason for the delay in filing the notice of appeal, and the Court found no merit in the application.
Outcome
Dismissed with costs
Orders
- Application for extension of time to appeal dismissed
Authorities cited
Cases cited (7)
- Fakir Mohamed v. Joseph Mugambi & 2 Others [2005] KECA 340 (KLR)
- Imperial Bank Ltd (In Receivership) & Another v. Alnashir Popat & 18 Others [2018] eKLR
- Rajesh Rughani v. Fifty Investment Ltd & Another [2005] eKLR
- Bi-Mach Engineers Ltd v. James Kahoro Mwangi [2011] eKLR
- Bains Construction Co. Ltd v. John Mzare Ogowe [2011] eKLR
- Abdul Azizi Ngoma v. Mungai Mathayo [1976] KLR 61
- Gaciani & 11 others v. Kimanga & Another [2023] KESC 23 (KLR)
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