Rwanda Case Law

UBUSHINJACYAHA v. HAKUZIMANA

Court

Court of Appeal

Case number

RPAA 01358/2024/CA

The appeal lacked merit because the conviction was based on a combination of the child victim’s testimony, corroborating statements from the mother and other witnesses, a medical report, and an apology message from the appellant. The court found no legal or factual basis to overturn the conviction, holding that the evidence was sufficient and properly assessed.

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• Sexual offences
• Evidence assessment
• Child witness testimony
• Appeals procedure

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UBUSHINJACYAHA v NIYONSENGA

Court

Court of Appeal

Case number

RPAA 00287/2025/CA

The Court of Appeal upheld Niyonsenga Bosco’s conviction for defilement, holding that his investigative confession was reliable and the medical report did not negate the offence.

• Rape of a minor
• Admissibility of confessions
• Value of medical evidence
• Child witness testimony
• Criminal-law
• Evidence-law

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