Principal Secretary for Internal Security & National Administration & 5 others v Gurey & 2 others (Civil Application E355 of 2025) [2026] KECA 469 (KLR) (6 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 469
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 469 (KLR)
- Decided
- 6 March 2026
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file Notice of Appeal and Record of AppealCoramJAMILA MOHAMMED
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicants shall file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal within fourteen (14) days from the date of this ruling.
Facts
The applicants were dissatisfied with the High Court judgment and intended to appeal, but were delayed in filing the appeal due to consultations with government bodies.
Issues
- Whether the applicants have satisfied the requirements for the exercise of this Court’s discretion under Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2022.
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal is inordinate.
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion under Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules, 2022, allowing the extension of time due to the applicants' explanation regarding the need to obtain approval from relevant government bodies, which justified the delay.
Outcome
Application allowed
Orders
- Applicants to file and serve the Notice of Appeal and Record of Appeal within fourteen (14) days from the date of this ruling.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Court of Appeal Rules, 2022
- High Court Rules, 2021
Cases cited (7)
- Leo Sila Mutiso v Hellen Wangari Mwangi
- Fakir Mohamed v Joseph Mugambi & 2 Others
- Nicholas Kiptoo Arap Korir Salat v Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission & 7 Others
- Oloo & 19 Others v Development Bank of Kenya Ltd
- Mukabi v Mukabi
- Anastasius H. Kamau v Karen Insurance Brokers Limited
- Athuman Nusura Juma v Afwa Mohamed Ramadhan
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