The court ordered his immediate release following the pronouncement of the judgment.
DJ Toxxyk was facing charges including involuntary manslaughter, drug-related offenses, fleeing the scene after causing or being involved in an accident, and refusing to undergo an alcohol test.
The charges stem from a road accident that occurred in the early hours of December 20, 2025, which claimed the life of a police officer. Investigations following the incident also uncovered narcotic substances at the DJ’s residence.
Under Article 111 of Rwanda’s penal code, involuntary manslaughter occurs when a person causes death through negligence, recklessness, or failure to observe regulations, without intent to kill. The offense carries a penalty of six months to two years in prison and a fine ranging from Rwf 500,000 to Rwf 2,000,000, or one of these penalties.
Regarding drug use, Article 263 provides that any person who consumes or is found in possession of narcotic drugs or similar substances commits an offense punishable by one to two years’ imprisonment or community service.
On the charge of fleeing the scene, Article 5 of the 1987 road traffic law stipulates that any person who leaves the scene of an accident to avoid identification commits an offense, punishable by three months to one year in prison and a fine of between Rwf 10,000 and Rwf 30,000. The court applied this law as it was in force at the time of the offense.
After reviewing submissions from both the prosecution and the defense, the court found DJ Toxxyk guilty on all counts. However, the court suspended the three-month community service sentence for six months, meaning it will only be enforced if he fails to comply with the conditions set during the suspension period.
The court ordered his immediate release, effectively accounting for the time DJ Toxxyk had already spent in pre-trial detention. He was arrested on December 21, 2025, and had been held at the Nyarugenge Correctional Facility since February 9, 2026.
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