Oguta v Republic (Criminal Application E052 of 2025) [2026] KECA 684 (KLR) (27 March 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 684
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 684 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 March 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file appeal out of timeCoramHA OMONDI
Holding
The application is allowed, and the applicant is granted extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal out of time within fourteen (14) days of today's date. The applicant shall file and serve the record of appeal within thirty (30) days upon service of the Notice of Appeal.
Facts
Kennedy Onyango Oguta was convicted and sentenced to thirty years imprisonment for manslaughter. He did not receive his judgment in time to file an appeal.
Issues
- Whether the applicant is deserving of the orders sought
- Whether the applicant is entitled to an extension of time to file an appeal out of time
Reasoning
The delay in filing the appeal was due to the applicant's incarceration and lack of easy access to the courts. The reason for the delay was reasonable and plausible.
Outcome
The application is allowed.
Orders
- Extension of time to file and serve the notice of appeal out of time within fourteen (14) days of today's date
- Extension of time to file and serve the record of appeal within thirty (30) days upon service of the Notice of Appeal
Authorities cited
Cases cited (1)
- Andrew Kiplagat Chemaringo vs. Paul Kipkorir Kibet [2018] eKLR
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