Kenya's Sexual Offenses Act

I came across a pamphlet that described in simplified manner the Sexual Offenses Act that they passed in 2006.  I thought it would be interesting to see what is considered serious, what isn't, and how that compares with the law in America.

Rape: Jailed not less than 10 years, can be increased to life.

Attempted Rape: Not less than 5 years, can be increased to life.

Sexual Assault (either part of his/her body, or of any part of an animal): Not less than 10 years, can be increased to life.

Defilement (at or under 11 years old): Jailed for Life

Defilement (between 12-15 years old): Not less than 20 years.

Defilement (between 16-18 years old): Not less than 15 years.

Attempted Defilement: Not less than 10 years.

Gang Rape/Gang Defilement: Not less than 15 years, can increase to life.

Indecent acts (with child): Not less than 10 years

Indecent acts (with adult): Not less than 5 years, and/or fined 50,000 shillings

Promotion of sexual offense with child: Up to 5 years, if a company, fined 500,000 shillings.

Child Trafficking: Not less than 10 years; if a company, fined 2,000,000 shillings.

Child Sex Tourism: Not less than 10 years, if a company, fined 2,00,000 shillings.

Child Prostitution: Not less than 10 years.

Child Pornography: Not less than 6 years and/or fined 500,000 shillings.

Exploitation of Prostitution: Not less than 5 years, and/or fined 500,000 shillings.

Prostitution of persons with mental disabilities: Not less than 10 years or fined 2,000,000 shillings.

Incest: (victim below 18 years old) For life

Incest: (victim over 18 years old) Not less than 10 years

Sexual Harassment: Not less than 3 years, and/or fined 100,000 shillings.

Sexual Offenses Related to Persons with Authority: Not less than 10 years.

Deliberate Transmission of HIV or any other Life-Threatening STD: Not less than 15 years, can be increased to life.

Administering a substance with Intent (e.g., drugged drinks): Not less than 10 years.

Cultural and religious Offenses (forced to have sexual act for cultural or religious reasons): Not less than 10 years.