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Kenyans want sex pests punished more severely than terrorists

Kenyans would like to see those involved in sexual assault and who engage in treasonable acts punished severely. [Photo: Courtesy]

The majority of Kenyans want sex pests tried for capital offence and punished more severely than even terrorists and the corrupt.

According to the report of a task force that looked into criminal law, 54 per cent of those interviewed want rape to be categorised as a capital offence and those convicted of the crime jailed without the possibility of parole.

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