Okoyo v Republic (Criminal Application E044 of 2025) [2026] KECA 812 (KLR) (30 April 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 812
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 812 (KLR)
- Decided
- 30 April 2026
- Judge
- JO Okello
- Parties
- raw · defendants · plaintiffs
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appeal out of timeCoramJO Okello
Holding
The application is dismissed as the delay is inordinate and undeserving of extension of time, and the appeal is not arguable.
Facts
The applicant was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment for defilement under the Sexual Offences Act, 2006. The judgment was delivered on 27th November, 2018, and the applicant sought to appeal out of time.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing an appeal is justifiable and excusable
- Whether there are chances of success for the appeal
- Whether the degree of prejudice to the respondent is significant
Reasoning
The Court found the delay to be inordinate and not justifiable, and the appeal lacks merit due to the long delay and lack of success in previous attempts.
Outcome
The application for extension of time to file an appeal out of time is dismissed.
Orders
- The Notice of Motion dated 13th June, 2025 is dismissed.
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act, 2006
- Court of Appeal Rules, 2022
Cases cited (2)
- Leo Sila Mutiso vs Rose Hellen Wangari Mwangi [1991] eKLR
- Mwangi vs Kenya Airways [2003] KLR 486
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