Merikau v Republic (Miscellaneous Criminal Application E057 of 2026) [2026] KEHC 5254 (KLR) (20 April 2026) (Ruling)

The application for leave to appeal out of time is merited and granted.

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Citation: [2026] KEHC 5254 (KLR)
Parties: Applicant: Wycliff Merikau; Respondent: Republic
Court: High Court
Jurisdiction: Kenya
Case Number: Miscellaneous Criminal Application E057 of 2026
Procedural Posture: Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time
Outcome: Leave to appeal out of time granted.
Legal Topics: Leave to Appeal Out of Time, Extension of Time
Source Language: en

Criminal Law Appellate Procedure Leave to Appeal Out of Time Extension of Time

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Parties

Wycliff Merikau

Applicant

Republic

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Miscellaneous Criminal Application / Ruling on Application for Leave to Appeal Out of Time

Legal Issues

1 Whether the applicant should be granted leave to appeal out of time

Ratio Decidendi

The application for leave to appeal out of time is merited and granted.

Court Disposition

Leave to appeal out of time granted.

Orders

Applicant granted leave to file appeal out of time within 14 days from the date of the ruling.
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