Sombesha v Attorney General & 2 others (Civil Application E143 of 2025) [2026] KECA 575 (KLR) (17 March 2026) (Ruling)
- 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
- Extension of time to file appeal due to illness
- 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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