RULING
1.By a Notice of Motion dated 4th June, 2021, the applicant seeks extension of time to file an appeal against the judgment of Njoroge, J. that was delivered on 17th March, 2021 in Chuka ELC Appeal No. 2 of 2020. In an affidavit sworn by John Njeru Joel, the Reverend in charge of the applicant in support of the application, the applicant stated that following delivery of the impugned judgment, the applicant notified its advocates, I.C Mugo and Company, that it was dissatisfied with the judgment and instructed the advocates to lodge a notice of appeal. However, the advocates did not do so within the stipulated period of 14 days.
2.On 1st April, 2021, the applicant instructed the firm of Victor L. Adande & Co. Advocates to file the appeal but by that time the statutory period of lodging the notice of appeal had already lapsed. The newly instructed advocate proceeded to apply for copies of the proceedings and judgment.
3.The applicant believes that the intended appeal raises weighty i…