15 Dec 2026
Appeal dismissed. The Court of Appeal upheld the conviction and sentence, holding that the accused’s confession and corroborating evidence proved cannabis trafficking.
29 Mar 2026
The Supreme Court held that both Law No. 22/99 (1999) and Organic Law No. 8/2005 (2005) applied. However, under Article 22 of Law No. 22/99, the right to challenge a sale of matrimonial property lapses after 5 years. Since Muremanyundo Jeanne filed her claim more than 14 years after the 2006 sale, her right to contest had expired, making the sale agreement irrevocable and valid.
27 Mar 2026
Supreme Court of Rwanda dismisses a revision application in a Nyagatare land dispute, upholds the prior judgment, and orders land record corrections.
27 Mar 2026
Article 106 of Law No 27/2019, as amended, does not violate the Constitution. The court's power to order the prosecution to investigate persons mentioned during trial does not amount to treating them as accused, nor does it infringe on prosecutorial independence or the separation of powers. The prosecution retains discretion on whether to prosecute after investigation. The provision ensures judicial oversight and the pursuit of justice without undermining constitutional guarantees.
27 Mar 2026
Article 106 of Law No 27/2019, as amended, does not violate the Constitution. The court's power to order the prosecution to investigate individuals mentioned during trial does not amount to judicial encroachment on prosecutorial functions or breach the presumption of innocence. The judiciary does not conduct investigations or dictate prosecutorial outcomes, but acts within its constitutional mandate to ensure justice and complementarity among state organs. The provision is consistent with the separation of powers, prosecutorial independence, and the right to a fair trial.
13 Mar 2026
Supreme Court rules that the value relevant for second-appeal jurisdiction is the value of the subject matter when filed, not a later valuation.
27 Feb 2026
The Supreme Court held that the correct daily income for a motorcycle taxi operator is 6,444 Frw/day, the disability percentage is 56% as per the state hospital report, and the deposit rate to be used is 10.10% as published by BNR on the date of the High Court judgment. Only the calculation of economic damages was adjusted; all other awards from the High Court were upheld. Legal fees and follow-up costs were denied as the respondent was not entirely successful.
20 Feb 2026
Shumbusho Dan complied with statutory requirements by submitting a complete dossier including the police accident report and seeking settlement in good faith. Prime Insurance Company Ltd failed to demonstrate procedural irregularity or lack of evidence. Damages were correctly calculated based on Supreme Court precedent for professional motorcycle taxi drivers. The request for review based on alleged injustice was unfounded.
31 Jan 2026
Court of Appeal digest on criminal sentencing, evidence, appeals, procedural limits, and the effect of lighter later laws.
30 Jan 2026
The Supreme Court found that Muhire Jean Claude knowingly prepared and signed false valuation reports, Rukundo Rwigemera Prosper facilitated and participated in the forgery and solicited/received a bribe, and Uwizeyimana Marcelline gave a bribe to obtain a loan. The evidence, including witness testimony and documentary proof, established all elements of the offenses. The court applied the more lenient sentencing provisions and ordered all three to jointly compensate GT Bank for losses.