The court delivered the verdict on Friday, July 11, 2025, ruling that there was no reason to overturn the sentence handed down by the Nyarugenge Intermediate Court last year.
The Intermediate Court of Nyarugenge found Kazungu guilty of all 10 charges on March 8, 2024. He appealed on June 12, 2025, requesting a reduced sentence, arguing that he had cooperated during the trial, admitted guilt, and sought forgiveness.
Kazungu was convicted of crimes including premeditated murder, torture, concealing and dismembering bodies, unlawful detention, and unauthorised access to computer systems. He was sentenced to life imprisonment and ordered to pay a fine of Frw 10 million, as well as Frw 30 million in compensation to the victims' families.
Following a detailed review, the High Court dismissed Kazungu's appeal and upheld both the life sentence and the compensation order of Frw 30 million.
Kazungu was taken into custody in September 2023 after police discovered multiple bodies buried in a pit behind his home. Most of his victims were women. He subsequently confessed to the killings.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/high-court-upholds-life-sentence-for-denis-kazungu
