In the Resident Magistrate
Court of Shinyanga, the Appellant was charged with the offence of rape contrary
to sections 130 (1) (2) (e) and 131 (1) of the Penal Code [Cap 16 R.E. 2002] It
was alleged that on 9th day of September, 2013 at Wella Village
within Kishapu District in Shinyanga Region the Appellant had carnal knowledge
of a girl aged thirteen (13) years old. Upon a full trial, the Appellant was
found guilty, convicted and sentenced to a prison term of thirty years, twelve
strokes of the cane and to pay fine at the tune of TZS 100,000.00. In addition,
the Appellant was ordered to pay a compensation of TZS 500,000.00.
The Appellant unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court
where the trial court’s conviction and sentence were upheld. Still protesting
his innocence, he has preferred an appeal to this Court.