Memusi - Officer Commanding Station Kwa Reuben Police Station & 5 others v Board of Management - Gatoto Community Primary School (Non-Profit Community Based) Apbet Primary School & 2 others (Civil Appeal (Application) E472 of 2025) [2026] KECA 411 (KLR) (27 February 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 411
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 411 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 February 2026
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TypeCivil Appeal (Application)PostureApplication for leave to file an appeal out of timeCoramJAMILA MOHAMMED
Holding
The Court grants leave to file the Notice of Appeal, allowing the applicants to file their Notice of Appeal eight days outside the prescribed period.
Facts
The applicants sought leave to file an appeal against the High Court's judgment declaring the conversion of Gatoto Community Primary School into a public institution unlawful, quashing the certificate of registration, and directing its registration as a private non-profit APBET institution.
Issues
- Interpretation of the Basic Education Act, 2013
- Scope of executive authority in school registration
- Constitutional compliance in educational governance
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion under Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, considering the minimal delay, the explanation provided, and the arguable issues raised.
Outcome
The Notice of Appeal is deemed duly filed and served.
Orders
- Allow the Notice of Appeal to be filed eight days outside the prescribed period
Authorities cited
Cases cited (2)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Hellen Wangari Mwangi
- Mombasa County Government v Kenya Ferry Services Ltd
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