David Tumbo M’munoru v Republic [2017] KEHC 2326 (KLR)
- Court
- High Court of Kenya
- Case number
- 2326
- Citation
- [2017] KEHC 2326 (KLR)
- Decided
- 10 October 2017
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TypeMiscellaneous Criminal ApplicationPostureApplicant seeks leave to file appeal to the Court of Appeal out of time and as a pauperCoramF. GIKONYO
Holding
The application is dismissed as the delay is inordinate and the applicant has not explained why he did not move the court at the earliest possible time or in good time.
Facts
The applicant, David Tumbo M’munoru, filed an appeal to the Court of Appeal on 8th October 2011 but did not file the appeal within the time limit. He claims that he was promised legal representation but could not afford it.
Issues
- Whether the applicant has shown good cause for the delay in filing the appeal
- Whether the applicant is entitled to legal counsel
Reasoning
The court applied the test of good cause for the delay and found that the delay of six years is inordinate. The applicant's explanation for the delay was not satisfactory.
Outcome
Dismissed
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