UBUSHINJACYAHA Vs UWOMPORANSANGA

UBUSHINJACYAHA Vs UWOMPORANSANGA

No evidence of immediate provocation; murder was premeditated and committed with extreme cruelty. Mitigating circumstances do not outweigh gravity of offense. Sentence of life imprisonment is appropriate and must remain.

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Citation
RPAA00769/2024/CA
Parties
Prosecution: Ubushinjacyaha; Appellant: Uwomporansanga Cécile
Court
Court of Appeal
Jurisdiction
Rwanda
Judgment Date
27 May 2025
Case Number
RPAA00769/2024/CA
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment
Outcome
Appeal dismissed; original judgment and sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Mitigating Circumstances, Murder, Appeal Procedure, Sentencing Discretion
Source Language
rw
Criminal Law Mitigating Circumstances Murder Appeal Procedure Sentencing Discretion

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Parties

Ubushinjacyaha

Prosecution

Uwomporansanga Cécile

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Final Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the appellant committed murder under provocation (ubusembure)
  2. 2 Whether mitigating circumstances warrant reduction of sentence

Ratio Decidendi

No evidence of immediate provocation; murder was premeditated and committed with extreme cruelty. Mitigating circumstances do not outweigh gravity of offense. Sentence of life imprisonment is appropriate and must remain.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed; original judgment and sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • Life imprisonment sentence for Uwomporansanga Cécile remains.
  • Appellant is exempted from court fees due to being in custody.