UBUSHINJACYAHA v MAJYAMBERE

UBUSHINJACYAHA v MAJYAMBERE

Conviction can be based on the testimony of a single credible witness and supporting evidence; the unsigned seizure report does not invalidate the conviction. The sentence is suspended due to first-time offending, lack of serious consequences, and the sentence being below five years.

Citation
RPA/ECON 00175/2024/HC/KIG
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Defendant: Majyambere Jean d’Amour
Court
High Court
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
24 October 2025
Case Number
RPA/ECON 00175/2024/HC/KIG
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld; sentence suspended in part.
Legal Topics
Corruption, Evidence, Appeals, Sentencing
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Corruption Evidence Appeals Sentencing

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Majyambere Jean d’Amour

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / High Court Appellate Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction can be based on testimony of a single witness and unsigned seizure report
  2. 2 Whether the defendant should be acquitted or have sentence reduced/suspended

Ratio Decidendi

Conviction can be based on the testimony of a single credible witness and supporting evidence; the unsigned seizure report does not invalidate the conviction. The sentence is suspended due to first-time offending, lack of serious consequences, and the sentence being below five years.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction upheld; sentence suspended in part.

Orders

  • Conviction for corruption (giving a bribe) upheld.
  • Original sentence modified: two years and six months imprisonment suspended for three years.