Kitai alias Cheparakach v Republic (Criminal Application E055 of 2025) [2026] KECA 59 (KLR) (28 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 59
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 59 (KLR)
- Decided
- 28 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to appeal out of timeCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The applicant is granted leave to appeal out of time
Facts
The applicant was convicted of robbery with violence and sentenced to 25 years in prison. His appeal to the High Court was dismissed, and the custodial sentence was enhanced to 40 years.
Issues
- Whether the applicant should be granted leave to appeal out of time
- Whether the Court has unfettered discretion to extend time for filing an appeal
Reasoning
The Court exercised its discretion in favor of the applicant, who explained that he was not provided with certified copies of the proceedings and judgment in time.
Outcome
Leave to appeal granted
Orders
- The applicant shall file and serve the notice of appeal within fourteen (14) days of today's date
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