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Peter (Suing as the Administrator of the Estate of Peter Mitambo Kiarago) v Ndambiri [2025] KECA 1245 (KLR)
The Court of Appeal dismissed an application to extend time for filing a notice and record of appeal, finding the delay inordinate and unexplained and the respondent prejudiced.
Onyango v Ogolla [2025] KEHC 9647 (KLR)
High Court ruling dismissing an application for leave to appeal out of time and stay of execution, finding the delay inordinate and unexplained.
Pertet v Wambua [2025] KEELC 3736 (KLR)
The court dismissed an application for leave to appeal out of time and stay of execution, finding inordinate delay, wrong filing, and no arguable appeal.
Chemical & Solvents (EA) Limited v Commissioner Legal Services and Board Cordination [2025] KETAT 209 (KLR)
The Tax Appeal Tribunal dismissed an application to extend time for filing an appeal, finding a three-year delay inordinate and the claimed “sharp practice” unsupported.
Moi Teaching & Refferal Hospital v Alexander Forbes Healthcare Limited [2025] KEHC 4117 (KLR)
The court's decision to issue a final adjournment is based on the finding of inordinate and inexcusable delay by the Plaintiff in prosecuting the case for nine years, providing a final opportunity to prevent dismissal for want of prosecution.
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Aringo (Suing as the administrator of the Estate of Barnabas Aringo) v Ochieng & 2 others [2025] KEELC 2960 (KLR)
The court dismissed the application for extension of time to file an appeal and for a stay of execution because the applicant failed to demonstrate sufficient cause for the inordinate delay in filing the application.
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Maina v Wangu & 3 others [2025] KEELC 2933 (KLR)
The Environment and Land Court at Machakos declined to dismiss a land suit for want of prosecution, finding the 16-month delay excusable and ordering the plaintiff to fix a hearing date.
Chebelyon & another v Matasi [2025] KEHC 2943 (KLR)
The court will not set aside a dismissal order and reinstate an appeal where the appellant has not provided a sufficient or plausible explanation for the inordinate delay in complying with court orders, and where the appeal challenging the assessment of damages (a discretionary matter for the trial court) is unlikely to succeed.
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Juma v Khayundi [2025] KEELC 1083 (KLR)
The court dismissed a stay-of-execution application, finding a one-year delay, no demonstrated appeal on record, and a negative decree incapable of being stayed.
Alpine Coolers Limited v East African Portland Cement Company Limited [2025] KEHC 2251 (KLR)
The High Court allowed an appeal against dismissal for want of prosecution, reinstating the suit but requiring the appellant to prosecute it within 60 days.
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