R U L I N G
In the notice of motion dated 10th May, 2007, M/S. Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) applies under rule 4 of the Court of Appeal rules (“the rules” ) for an order that
“the time for filing and service of a notice of appeal, letter for copies of proceedings and judgment in the superior court, and memorandum of appeal and record of appeal against the judgment of Lady Justice Joyce Khaminwa be extended for such period as this Court may deem fit ”.
As far as I can gather from the affidavits and annextures on record, the dispute that was determined by the superior court on 15th September, 2006 was between KPA and its employee, who is the respondent here. The respondent went before that court in October 1995 and filed suit claiming damages and other remedies following premature termination of his employment. KPA did not deny that the respondent was its employee or that he was retired from employment, but contended that the retirement was in compliance with the rules, regulations and pro…