Rutakangwa,l.A.,Mjasiri, l.A"Juma, l.A.2026-10-162013https://scholar.mzumbe.ac.tz/handle/123456789/2254Appeal from the decision of the High Court of Tanzania at Mbeya No 65 Of 2012An 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.en-USProof of Sexual OffencesCredibility of the Victim’s EvidenceRapeLAW/JURISPRUDENCE::Criminal lawAdmissibility of a Cautioned StatementOther