Tanzania, Aug. 19 -- Arusha. The High Court Tanga Sub-Registry has dismissed an appeal filed by Mr Greyson Msemo against a 30-year sentence for raping a child aged one year and four months, and has instead enhanced his punishment to life imprisonment.

Mr Msemo was originally convicted by the Pangani District Court for rape contrary to sections 130(1)(2)(e) and 131(1) of the Penal Code, an offence committed on September 1, 2025, in the Funguni area, Pangani District, Tanga Region.

Delivering the judgment on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, High Court Judge Happiness Ndesamburo ruled that after thoroughly evaluating the trial record and arguments from both sides, the court was fully satisfied that the prosecution proved the charge beyond any rea...