Anania Bukuku Appellant Vs The Republic Respondent Criminal Appeal No. 65 Of 2012
Date
2013
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High Court of Mbeya - Tanzania.
Abstract
An incident of rape occurred at Ilomba area in Mbeya Region at around 16.00 hours on May 3, 2006. The appellant, Anania s/o Bukuku
was alleged to have raped one Wambi d/o Mbwete. The appellant was subsequently charged and convicted of the offence of rape contrary to
sections 130 and 131(1) of the Penal Code. He was sentenced to 30 years imprisonment and was ordered to pay Shs. 100,000/=
compensation to the victim. Aggrieved by the conviction and sentence, he unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court at Mbeya, (Mmilla, J.),
hence this second appeal. The appellant denied any involvement in the commission of the rape.
Description
Appeal from the decision of the High Court of Tanzania at Mbeya No 65 Of 2012
Keywords
Proof of Sexual Offences, Credibility of the Victim’s Evidence, Rape, LAW/JURISPRUDENCE::Criminal law, Admissibility of a Cautioned Statement