UBUSHINJACYAHA v MAJYAMBERE
The High Court upheld a bribery conviction, holding that a single credible witness can suffice and an unsigned seizure report does not nullify evidence.
- Corruption
- Evidence
- Appeal
- Sentencing
- Procedural law
- Bribery
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SINDIZERA v. RSSB
The Court of Appeal dismissed Sindizera’s review request, holding that he could not raise a new injustice ground and that the pension dispute was governed by the special pension law.
- Pension calculation
- Judicial review
- Procedural law
- Special vs general statutes
- Pension-law
- Administrative-law
ENTREPRISE D’ADDUCTION D’EAU ET DE CONSTRUCTION v AKARERE KA GATSIBO
EADECO failed to complete the contracted works within the agreed period, with only 34% of the works completed by the contractual deadline and 50% after additional time. The delays were attributable to EADECO, not to the respondent's conduct. The evidence provided by EADECO for compensation claims was insufficient and not independently verified. The contract and law entitled Akarere ka Gatsibo to terminate the contract for delay. Therefore, the appeal lacked merit and was dismissed.
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- Breach of contract
- Termination of contract
- Public procurement contracts
- Damages and compensation
- Procedural law
TUMWESIGE vs EAR DIOCÈSE DE BYUMBA
The USD 200,000,000 advanced by IHS Mauritius Rwanda Ltd to IHS Rwanda Ltd did not meet the legal requirements of a loan—lacking interest, security, and a clear repayment schedule—and thus constituted equity, not debt. Consequently, foreign exchange losses claimed on this amount were not deductible. Depreciation on tower components (batteries, cables, lights) was correctly calculated at 10% as they are part of telecom assets with a lifespan over 10 years, and IHS Rwanda Ltd failed to prove otherwise. The 2015 loss of 4,369,743,840 Frw was not properly appealed to the Commissioner General and…
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- Corporate taxation
- Foreign exchange losses
- Depreciation of assets
- Related party transactions
- Administrative appeals
- Procedural law
ENTREPRISE D’ADDUCTION D’EAU ET DE CONSTRUCTION (EADECO) v. AKARERE KA GATSIBO
The Court of Appeal held that EADECO breached the contract by delaying the works, upheld termination by Akarere ka Gatsibo, and dismissed EADECO’s claims.
- Breach of contract
- Termination of contract
- Public procurement disputes
- Damages and compensation
- Procedural law
- Breach-of-contract
UBUSHINJACYAHA v MUTIGANDA N’ABANDI
The Court found that RNC is a terrorist group as established by prior judgments and its conduct. The accused's actions constituted full membership in a terrorist group, not mere attempt, as they had accepted and taken steps to join. Procedural objections regarding prosecution authority were dismissed as inapplicable to terrorist group charges. The evidence, including investigative confessions and corroborating statements, was sufficient. The offences of joining an unlawful armed group and a terrorist group cannot be cumulated; only the terrorist group offence stands. The sentence of 15 years'…
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- Terrorism
- Membership in terrorist organization
- Procedural law
- Evidentiary law
- Sentencing
NZABAKIRA v. AGRUNI COMPANY LTD
The Court of Appeal held that the parties’ signed settlement agreement of 19 November 2024 resolved the dispute and is binding on both parties.
- Employment termination
- Settlement agreements
- Procedural law
- Labour-law
- Contract-law
- Settlement-agreements
IMIRONGO CoA Mata 2024 Bookllet no 17
A Court of Appeal booklet compiling Rwanda precedents on jurisdiction, bankruptcy, procurement, sentencing, evidence, and criminal procedure.
- Appeals
- Precedent
- Evidence
- Sentencing
- Contract law
- Bankruptcy
KAYITARE N’UNDI vs. AKARERE KA NYAGATARE
The High Court dismissed an administrative appeal over compensation for damaged land, finding Nyagatare District was not the proper defendant and MINAGRI need not be joined.
- Joinder of parties
- Compensation for expropriation
- Standing to sue
- Procedural law
- Administrative-law
- Joinder-of-parties
ESETRA Ltd v HATEGEKIMANA NABANDI
ESETRA Ltd is liable for the death of Habimana Viateur because the accident occurred in its mine, which it operated and controlled, and the company failed to rebut evidence that the accident resulted from its failure to observe safety standards. Liability attaches regardless of direct employment status or explicit admission, based on the principle that a person is responsible for harm caused by things under their care. The trial court's award of damages to the mother and siblings is upheld, with a minor adjustment to the amount for legal costs on appeal.
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- Employer liability
- Workplace accidents
- Compensation for death
- Burden of proof
- Damages
- Procedural law
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