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Sombesha v Attorney General & 2 others (Civil Application E143 of 2025) [2026] KECA 575 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)

[2026] KECA 575 (KLR) Court of Appeal
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Court
Court of Appeal
Case number
575
Citation
[2026] KECA 575 (KLR)
Decided
17 March 2026
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TypeCivil AppealPostureApplication for leave to lodge and serve notice of appealCoramJM MATIVO, Kullow
Holding

The Court grants the applicant extension of time to file his memorandum of appeal within 30 days from the date of this ruling.

Facts

The applicant, Panyako Ole Sombesha, was bedridden and on oxygen since 2013, preventing him from filing his appeal against the judgment delivered by Kullow, J. on 25th July 2025 in Narok ELC Constitutional Petition No. 381 of 2017.

Issues

  1. Extension of time to file appeal due to illness
  2. Plausibility of the applicant's explanation for the delay

Reasoning

The Court grants the extension of time due to the applicant's illness, providing a plausible explanation for the delay, and considering the prospects of success of the appeal.

Outcome

Extension of time granted

Orders

  • Extension of time to file appeal

Authorities cited

Cases cited (5)
  • Rule 4 of the Court of Appeal Rules
  • Sila Mutiso vs. Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi
  • Thuita Mwangi vs. Kenya Airways Ltd
  • Mumo Matemu vs. Trusted Society of himan Rights Alliance & 5 Others
  • Melane vs. Santam Insurance Co. Ltd
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