consensual intercourse in Kenya. Part II: Locate consent in hegemonic masculinity discourse. Part III: Discuss the Centrality of Consent and the Question of Post-Penetration Rape. Part IV: Way Forward for Kenya Scope of common law and statutory definition of consent. Interrogate the definition of rape both in the Penal Code (Section s139 & 140) and the Sexual Offences Act, 2006 (Sections 3 and 42-45). Revisit several case laws including: Kamau vs R, HCCA No. 332 of 2001; Achoki vs R CACA NO. 6 of 2000; Kaitamaki vs. The Queen [1984] PC; Re John Z 60 P Post-penetration withdrawal of consent discourse in Kenya. The court in Achoki for instance considered that: Emotions are not taps to be turned or on off at will. Men and women do not posses equal rights in sexuality before/ during sex. Naturalization of gender relations during intercourse sex relations are structured so that men and women are expected to act in particular ways during intercourse. (Men are actors while women are receivers) Dominance vs. Subordination. Men are seen to be naturally in control of intercourse before and during sex which means that they can not only negotiate for sex but also determine when it ends. A woman stopping sex during intercourse illustrates a power shift which challenges hegemonic masculinity. Post-penetration withdrawal of consent during intercourse places a womans body in her control and therefore potentially threatens the institution of hegemonic masculinity. Most men cannot fathom the idea that a woman cannot withdraw consent perhaps because of the belief that they do not have control over their own bodies. Therefore any sexual act after initial consent cannot amount to rape even where consent is withdrawn during intercourse. A womans body is merely regarded as a site for mans (actors) pleasure which the woman (receivers) herself does not have control. A man therefore believes that he has a carte blanche with a womans body irrespective of her thoughts on the subject provided she gave initial consent. The myth that men cannot control there sexual urges once inflamed. The idea of hegemonic masculinity can be identified in the way the definitions of rape and consent have been couched in both Kenyas common and statutory laws. Brief discussion on consent vs. force in defining and shaping the reconceptualization of the offence of rape in Kenya. A case for why any sexual act after withdrawal of consent either verbally or non-verbally - during intercourse should amount to rape. Discussion of how mens pursuit of sexual pleasure post withdrawal of consent subordinates womens sexual autonomy. Expanding the definition of rape to include post-penetration withdrawal of consent during intercourse. Implications of this in the broader context. Not a lot has been written on this area, particularly in Africa and more specific in Kenya. A lot of the literature is general as to the offence of rape where consent is absent before penetration. This perhaps illustrates the notion that most people in Africa think of it as largely a non- issue due to the seemingly outrageous proposition that there can exist such a concept as post-penetration withdrawal of consent. Kamau, W Legal Treatment Of Consent In Sexual Offences In Kenya (2013) Wada, T Rethinking the Ethiopian Rape Law (2012) Holland, J et al When Bodies Come Together: Power, Control and Desire (2003) Wyrod, R Between Womens Rights And Mens Authority: Masculinity And Shifting Discourses Of Gender Difference In Urban Uganda (2008) Davis, AO Clarifying The Issue Of Consent: The Evolution Of Post-penetration Rape Law (2005) Connell, RW and Messerschmidt, JW Hegemonic Masculinity: Rethinking the Concept (2005) Oriel, J Sexual pleasure as a human right: Harmful or helpful to women in the context of HIV/AIDS? (2005) Lyon, MR No Means No: Withdrawal of Consent during Intercourse and the Continuing Evolution of the Definition of Rape (2004) Leader-Elliott, I and Naffine, N Wittgenstein, Rape Law and the Language Games of Consent (2000) Alexandre, M Girls Gone Wild* And Rape Law: Revising The Contractual Concept Of Consent & Ensuring An Unbiased Application Of Reasonable Doubt When The Victim Is Non-traditional (2009)