Abutu v Republic (Criminal Application E046 of 2025) [2026] KECA 88 (KLR) (27 January 2026) (Ruling)
- Court
- Court of Appeal
- Case number
- 88
- Citation
- [2026] KECA 88 (KLR)
- Decided
- 27 January 2026
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TypeCriminal AppealPostureApplication for extension of time to file an appeal out of timeCoramLK KIMARU
Holding
The application lacks merit and is hereby dismissed
Facts
The applicant was convicted of delement contrary to section 8(1) as read with section 8(2) of the Sexual Offences Act and sentenced to life imprisonment. His appeal to the High Court was dismissed after a period of ten years.
Issues
- Whether the applicant's delay in filing the appeal out of time is excusable
- Whether the applicant has been diligent in pursuing his right of appeal
Reasoning
The Court found the delay of ten years to be inordinate and the applicant was not diligent in pursuing his right of appeal.
Outcome
Application dismissed
Authorities cited
Legislation (2)
- Sexual Offences Act
- Court of Appeal Rules
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