The ruling followed a pre-trial detention hearing held on May 6, 2025.
In his defense, Turahirwa cited ongoing mental health challenges, which he said have led to impulsive behavior and poor judgment. He also informed the court that he has begun receiving medical and psychological treatment.
During the hearing, the Prosecution accused Turahirwa of drug trafficking, referencing his own admission during interrogation, where he acknowledged that the narcotics found in his possession had been brought from Kenya, and that he had personally consumed them.
The prosecution further argued for continued detention based on Turahirwa's admission of possession, stating he was found with cannabis, although he disputes the quantity. The prosecutor claimed that he was in possession of 13 pellets at the time of arrest.
After reviewing the evidence and submissions, the court determined that remand in custody was warranted. Turahirwa has been in detention since April 22, 2025.
This is not the first time the fashion entrepreneur has faced legal trouble related to drugs. In April 2023, he was arrested on charges, including drug abuse and forgery.
He later admitted to cannabis use during his appearance before Nyarugenge Primary Court in May 2023 and was granted bail by the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court on July 15, 2023.
Following trial proceedings, on December 20, 2024, the court found him guilty of both forgery and drug consumption, sentencing him to three years in prison and imposing a fine of Rwf 2 million, in addition to Rwf 20,000 in court fees.
Turahirwa has since appealed the conviction, though the appeal hearing has not yet taken place.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/justice/article/moses-turahirwa-remanded-over-drug-related-charges
