UBUSHINJACYAHA v NKESHIYAREMYE

UBUSHINJACYAHA v NKESHIYAREMYE

The Court of Appeal held that the conviction was properly based on a combination of the victim's consistent testimony, corroborative statements from her mother and other witnesses, and the medical report confirming sexual assault. The court found no reasonable doubt as to the accused's guilt, rejected the appellant's arguments as unfounded, and affirmed the lower court's decision and sentence.

Citation
RPAA 00969/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant/accused: Nkeshiyaremye Alexis
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
29 September 2025
Case Number
RPAA 00969/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences Against Minors, Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases, Admissibility and Evaluation of Evidence, Appeals Procedure
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Evidence Law Child Protection Sexual Offences Against Minors Standard of Proof in Criminal Cases Admissibility and Evaluation of Evidence Appeals Procedure

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Nkeshiyaremye Alexis

Appellant/accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Final Appellate Judgment (court of Appeal)

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction for defilement of a minor was based on evidence beyond reasonable doubt
  2. 2 Whether the evidence relied upon was sufficient and credible

Ratio Decidendi

The Court of Appeal held that the conviction was properly based on a combination of the victim's consistent testimony, corroborative statements from her mother and other witnesses, and the medical report confirming sexual assault. The court found no reasonable doubt as to the accused's guilt, rejected the appellant's arguments as unfounded, and affirmed the lower court's decision and sentence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; conviction and sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • The appeal by Nkeshiyaremye Alexis is dismissed as unfounded.
  • The judgment No. RPA 00521/2021/HC/RWG of the High Court/Rwamagana Chamber dated 30/08/2024 is upheld in all its provisions.