UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAGIRIMANA

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. BAGIRIMANA

Bagirimana Pierre transported a significant quantity of cannabis across the border, which constitutes drug trafficking under Rwandan law. The sentence imposed is the statutory minimum after mitigation and cannot be further reduced.

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Citation
RPAA00188/2025/CA
Parties
Applicant: Ubushinjacyaha; Respondent: Bagirimana Pierre
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
29 September 2025
Case Number
RPAA00188/2025/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Drug Trafficking Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Applicant

Bagirimana Pierre

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the conviction should be for drug consumption rather than trafficking
  2. 2 Whether the sentence should be further reduced

Ratio Decidendi

Bagirimana Pierre transported a significant quantity of cannabis across the border, which constitutes drug trafficking under Rwandan law. The sentence imposed is the statutory minimum after mitigation and cannot be further reduced.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The judgment of the High Court, Musanze Chamber, is upheld.
  • Bagirimana Pierre remains sentenced to 15 years imprisonment and a fine of 5,000,000 Frw.