The Appellant, was charged with and convicted of the offence of rape contrary to section 130(2) and 131(3) of the Penal Code [Cap 16 R.E. 2002] as amended by the Sexual Offences Special Provisions Act, No. 4 of 1998 by the District Court of Newala and was sentenced to 30 years’ imprisonment. His appeal to the High Court was unsuccessful. Being aggrieved with the decision of the High Court, the Appellant is now appealing to this Court against both conviction and sentence.