NIBONDIMO v. UBUSHINJACYAHA

NIBONDIMO v. UBUSHINJACYAHA

The sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,100 Frw imposed on Nibondimo Gaspard is the statutory minimum for the offense of marijuana trafficking and cannot be further reduced or suspended under the current law.

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Citation
RPAA 00915/2024/CA
Parties
Applicant: Nibondimo Gaspard; Respondent: Ubushinjacyaha
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
17 July 2025
Case Number
RPAA 00915/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; sentence and fine upheld.
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Suspended Sentence, Minimum Sentences
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Suspended Sentence Minimum Sentences

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Parties

Nibondimo Gaspard

Applicant

Ubushinjacyaha

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on Nibondimo Gaspard could be further reduced below the statutory minimum for trafficking marijuana
  2. 2 Whether Nibondimo Gaspard was eligible for a suspended sentence or exemption from the fine

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,100 Frw imposed on Nibondimo Gaspard is the statutory minimum for the offense of marijuana trafficking and cannot be further reduced or suspended under the current law.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; sentence and fine upheld.

Orders

  • The appeal of Nibondimo Gaspard is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment of the High Court of Kigali in RPA 00751/2022/HC/KIG dated 16/08/2024 remains unchanged.