On May 6, 2025, the Kicukiro Primary Court heard the bail hearing of Turahirwa Moses, the renowned founder and CEO of Moshion Ltd, following his arrest over charges related to possession, consumption, and trafficking of cannabis. Visibly emotional and in tears, Moses pleaded with the court to be released so he could continue receiving medical treatment in his struggle to overcome drug use.
Moses was brought to court at 6:47 a.m. under police escort, wearing an outfit designed by Moshion, the fashion label he leads. His legal representative, a lawyer from Cameroon, arrived at the court shortly after 9:00 a.m. and consulted with him before the hearing began.
At 9:25 a.m., two judges entered the courtroom and issued instructions, including a strict ban on unauthorized audio or video recording.
During the hearing, the prosecution stated that Moses is facing charges of trafficking, possessing, and consuming cannabis, alleging that he was found with 13 wraps of the drug. Forensic tests reportedly found 146 mg of cannabis in his system, far above the legal limit of 0.20 mg.
While Moses admitted to consuming cannabis, he denied the claim of having 13 wraps, saying that he had voluntarily handed over only 2 grams when apprehended. He clarified that the cannabis was for self-medication, used in an effort to manage severe depression—not for commercial purposes.
He acknowledged that no doctor had prescribed the cannabis, but explained that his own research revealed components of cannabis are used in medicine. “I didn’t intend to sell it. I was unwell and took it to self-medicate. But I had already started the process of quitting, with the support of a doctor from the U.S.,” he stated.
Moses also claimed that after his arrest, he was made to sign documents without understanding them, due to his unstable mental condition at the time. He initially mistook his arresting officers for attackers, as he had felt pursued in the days leading up to his arrest.
The prosecution argued for his continued detention, citing a previous conviction for a similar drug-related offense, for which Moses was sentenced to three years and six months and is still within the period of enforcement.
His lawyer, however, requested conditional release, emphasizing that Moses’s current health condition necessitates medical attention rather than imprisonment. “Jail is not the solution for someone who is mentally unwell. He needs treatment and psychological support,” the attorney argued.
As Moses wiped tears during the hearing, the court concluded by announcing that a ruling would be delivered on May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., determining whether he will be released or remain in custody as investigations continue
