Day: October 27, 2020

Sexual Offences Act: Attempted Rape, Section 4

Unsuccessful rape is also an offense. After the previous article’s definition of rape, attempted is nearly serious as rape with the difference of 5 years in prison in reference to the least conviction. The kenyan law states:  Attempted rape Any person who attempts to unlawfully and intentionally commit an act…

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Sexual Offenses Act: Rape, Section 3

Over time I have realized people don’t even know when they commit the act or are just ignorant. Others don’t know when it is committed to them. What is Rape according to Kenyan Law? (A) person commits the offence termed rape if— (a) he or she intentionally and unlawfully commits…

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Sexual Offences Act: Section 2

Before indulging, What are some of the definitions that caught my eye? “complainant” means the Republic or the alleged victim of a sexual offence in the case of a child or a person with mental disabilities,  includes a person who lodges a complaint on behalf of the alleged victim where…

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Sexual Offenses Act: Section 1

What is a sexual offence? What are the consequences according to the Kenyan Law? These are some of the questions I will break down using the sexual offences act 2006, revised in 2014. Often times we find ourselves in either side of law without knowing what it really entails. As…

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