Rwanda Case Law

UBUSHINJACYAHA v MUKANDAMAGE

Court

Court of Appeal

Case number

RPAA 00538/2025/CA

The appeal was dismissed because Mukandamage's own admissions and corroborating evidence established drug trafficking, not mere possession. The sentence of 15 years' imprisonment was lawfully imposed considering mitigating circumstances, but could not be suspended as it exceeded five years. The court found no error in the lower court's judgment or sentence.

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• Drug offences
• Appeal procedure
• Sentencing
• Change of charge qualification

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UBUSHINJACYAHA v. MUKARUYANGE

Court

Supreme Court

Case number

RPAA 0001/14/CS

The Supreme Court held that a judge may recharacterize charges, but the accused must be allowed to respond. Mukaruyange was acquitted of accessory theft, but her concealment convictions were upheld.

• Change of charge qualification
• Accessory liability
• Concealment of proceeds of crime
• Right to defense
• Evidentiary standards
• Criminal-law

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