Osongo & another v Board of Management Pumwani Boys Secondary School (Civil Application E643 of 2025) [2026] KECA 521 (KLR) (13 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 521
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 521 (KLR)
- Decided
- 13 March 2026
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TypeCivil ApplicationPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appealCoramAI HASSAN, Mwamuye
Holding
The motion is allowed, and the applicants shall proceed to file the intended appeal within 30 days from the date of this ruling, failure to do which means these orders shall stand vacated.
Facts
The applicants sought an extension of time to file an appeal against the judgment of the High Court dated 12th September 2025, due to the impugned judgment being delivered without notice and late uploading on the judiciary e-filing platform.
Issues
- Whether the delay in filing the notice of appeal is inordinate
- Whether the intended appeal is arguable
- Whether the applicants would suffer prejudice if the motion is allowed
Reasoning
The court found the delay reasonable and explained, and the intended appeal is arguable. The applicants have not demonstrated prejudice.
Outcome
Motion allowed
Orders
- Applicants to proceed to file the intended appeal within 30 days from the date of this ruling
- Failure to do so means these orders shall stand vacated
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