KWIZERA v. UBUSHINJACYAHA

KWIZERA v. UBUSHINJACYAHA

The statutory minimum sentence for cannabis trafficking is 15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,000 Frw. The sentence imposed (15 years imprisonment and a fine of 2,000,000 Frw) is already at the minimum permissible under the law. Further reduction or suspension is not legally possible. The request for removal...

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Citation
RPAA 01191/2024/CA
Parties
Applicant: Kwizera Samson; Respondent: Ubushinjacyaha
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
17 July 2025
Case Number
RPAA 01191/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Mitigating Circumstances, Suspended Sentence
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Mitigating Circumstances Suspended Sentence

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Parties

Kwizera Samson

Applicant

Ubushinjacyaha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on Kwizera Samson can be further reduced below statutory minimums for drug trafficking.
  2. 2 Whether Kwizera Samson qualifies for a suspended sentence or removal of the fine.

Ratio Decidendi

The statutory minimum sentence for cannabis trafficking is 15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,000 Frw. The sentence imposed (15 years imprisonment and a fine of 2,000,000 Frw) is already at the minimum permissible under the law. Further reduction or suspension is not legally possible. The request for removal of the fine is also unfounded as the law requires both imprisonment and a fine for this offence.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal of Kwizera Samson is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment of the High Court (RPA 00903/2022/HC/KIG) dated 11/10/2024 remains unchanged.