Andrew Kang'ung'aro vs Republic (Criminal Appeal No. 258 of 2021) [2023] TZCA 135 (23 March 2023)

The case concerns the appellant, Andrew Kang'ung'aro, who was convicted of rape contrary to sections 130 (1) and (2) (e) and 131(1) of the Penal Code. The victim, a seven-year-old girl, reported the incident, leading to Kang'ung'aro's life imprisonment sentence. His conviction and sentence were upheld by the High Court. In his appeal, Kang'ung'aro raised several grounds, including wrongful admission of evidence and claims of being framed due to family conflicts. The Court of Appeal, however, dismissed his appeal, affirming the decisions of the lower courts.