UBUSHINJACYAHA v KAMBARI

UBUSHINJACYAHA v KAMBARI

The Court of Appeal found that the testimonies of the victim and witness were consistent and corroborated by the medical report, which showed physical signs of sexual assault. The defense’s alternative explanations were unsupported and contradicted by the evidence. The court held that the conviction was based on...

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Citation
RPAA 00866/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant: Kambari Paul
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
29 September 2025
Case Number
RPAA 00866/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences Against Children, Assessment of Evidence, Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases, Appeals Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Evidence Law Child Protection Sexual Offences Against Children Assessment of Evidence Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Kambari Paul

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)

  1. 1 Whether the conviction of Kambari Paul for defilement was based on contradictory or insufficient evidence

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal found that the testimonies of the victim and witness were consistent and corroborated by the medical report, which showed physical signs of sexual assault. The defense’s alternative explanations were unsupported and contradicted by the evidence. The court held that the conviction was based on reliable, corroborated evidence and that the sentence imposed was appropriate given the gravity of the offence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • The appeal by Kambari Paul is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment of the High Court/Rwamagana Chamber (RPA 00739/2021/HC/RWG) dated 22/07/2024 is upheld in all respects.