Court of Appeal says survivor's credible evidence was sufficient despite the absence of medical evidence.
Tuesday, September 08, 2026
An attempt to resolve a rape case through a negotiated marriage and ‘maslaha’ has ultimately failed, with the Court of Appeal in Nairobi upholding a 30-year prison term for the offender.
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Joseph Wangui
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