Oluoch v Republic (Criminal Application E015 of 2026) [2026] KECA 490 (KLR) (11 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 490
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 490 (KLR)
- Decided
- 11 March 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file and serve Notice of AppealCoramMS ASIKE-MAKHANDIA
Holding
The application is granted, and the applicant is allowed to file an appeal out of time within 30 days.
Facts
The applicant was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment. He seeks to appeal but cannot do so automatically as the time has long elapsed.
Issues
- Whether the applicant can file an appeal out of time
- Whether the delay in filing the appeal is justified
Reasoning
The court considered the delay due to the applicant's incarceration, lack of feedback, and the nature of the sentence. The court found a plausible explanation for the delay and granted the application.
Outcome
The applicant is granted leave to file an appeal out of time.
Orders
- The applicant is granted leave to file an appeal out of time within 30 days from the date of this ruling.
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