Mokeshi Mlowe(App) Vs Republic(Res)In the District Court of Songea District the appellant Mokeshi Mlowe was charged and convicted of the offence of rape contrary to sections 130 and 131 of the Penal Code, Cap 16 [R.E.2002J. He was sentenced to thirty (30) years imprisonment. He unsuccessfully appealed to the High Court. In addition to the sentence of 30 years imprisonment the High Court ordered that he suffer twelve strokes and pay compensation of shs. 300,000/= to the victim. Still aggrieved he filed his appeal to this Court.