Otieno v Republic (Criminal Application E043 of 2025) [2026] KECA 43 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 43
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 43 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file appealCoramLK KIMARU, R. E. Aburili
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
Patrick Owino Otieno was convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years imprisonment. He wishes to appeal but was prevented from filing the appeal in time due to lack of certified typed copies of the proceedings and judgment.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's application for extension of time to file the notice of appeal is meritorious.
- Whether the applicant's explanation for the delay is excusable.
Reasoning
The Court grants the application as the applicant's explanation for the delay is excusable due to lack of certified typed copies of the proceedings and judgment, and there was no one to follow up on his behalf.
Outcome
Allowed
Orders
- The applicant shall file and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of today’s date.
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