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UBUSHINJACYAHA vs KANYESHYAMBA
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UBUSHINJACYAHA v. NTIRENGANYA
The Court of Appeal dismissed Ntirenganya Ratifa’s appeal, upholding his conviction for trafficking cannabis and the 15-year prison term and fine.
- Drug offences
- Evidence law
- Appellate review
- Drug-offences
- Evidence-law
- Criminal-appeals
UBUSHINJACYAHA v. MBONIGABA
The appellant is not entitled to further reduction of sentence because the High Court already imposed the minimum sentence permitted by law for the offence, considering the gravity (9kg of cannabis) and circumstances. No error was found in the High Court's decision, and the sentence is consistent with precedent for similar offences.
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- Sentencing
- Mitigation of sentence
- Drug offences
- Appeals
UBUSHINJACYAHA v KANYESHYAMBA
The Court of Appeal allowed the appeal, found the evidence insufficient and doubtful, set aside the conviction, and acquitted Kanyeshyamba Sylvère.
- Burden of proof
- Sexual offences
- Standard of evidence
- Appeals
- Acquittal
- Burden-of-proof
UBUSHINJACYAHA v MUNYAKAYANZA
The Court of Appeal dismissed Munyakayanza’s genocide appeal, holding that a credible single witness may suffice and that minor inconsistencies did not defeat the testimony.
- Genocide
- Evidentiary law
- Testimonial evidence
- Appeals
- Witness credibility
- Criminal-appeal
UBUSHINJACYAHA v. NZAYISENGA N’UNDI
The Court of Appeal dismissed both criminal appeals, upheld trafficking convictions for cannabis, and confirmed the minimum mitigated sentences already imposed.
- Drug trafficking
- Sentencing
- Appeals
- Evidentiary standards
- Drug-trafficking
- Criminal-appeal
GAKUBA N’UNDI v. MUKAMUGANGA
The Court of Appeal held that the second appeal was not receivable because the appellants had lost on the same jurisdiction issue in the lower courts. It also declined the respondent’s cross-appeal.
- Jurisdiction
- Loan agreements
- Interest calculation
- Appeals
- Costs and attorney fees
- Appeal-procedure
NSHIMYEYO v. COPEDU PLC N’ABANDI
The Court of Appeal held it lacked jurisdiction over a second appeal because the applicant had lost in both lower courts on the same grounds.
- Judicial powers
- Appeal jurisdiction
- Auction of immovable property
- Notification requirements
- Legal capacity
- Compensation for legal costs
UBUSHINJACYAHA vs BARIHAFI
The Court of Appeal acquitted Barihafi Devis of defilement, holding that the evidence did not prove guilt beyond reasonable doubt.
- Standard of proof
- Sexual offences against minors
- Medical evidence
- Presumption of innocence
- Appeals procedure
- Criminal-law
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