The Public trial of the prime suspect in the murder of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development centre, Okello Christopher Onyum is set to begin on Monday at Gaba Community School Grounds.
In a statement released on Saturday, the Judiciary revealed that it has intensified preparations for the first-ever Mobile High Court session that will be held in Ggaba, Makindye Division.
On Friday, the Deputy Registrar of the Criminal Division, HW Twakyire Samuel, chaired a preparatory meeting in Ggaba to coordinate arrangements for the special court sitting.
“The historic session marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the Constitution (Operation of Mobile Courts) (Practice) Directions, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 1 of 2026), recently issued by the Chief Justice. The Directions provide a formal legal framework for courts to sit outside designated court premises where circumstances so require, in order to enhance access to justice, improve efficiency in case disposal, and respond to unique situational demands” the statement reads.
According to the Judiciary, the mobile court is part of it’s broader transformation agenda aimed at taking judicial services closer to the people, particularly in matters of high public interest or where the interests of justice necessitate proceedings being conducted within the affected community.
“It was agreed that access to the venue would be regulated through a categorisation system covering religious leaders, court staff, representatives of the affected families, security agencies, the Uganda Prisons Service, media personnel, and local leaders” the statement read.
The Judiciary noted that the case which will be heard by Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, will be streamed live on social media to enhance transparency and enable a wider audience to follow the proceedings.
The Judiciary noted that the trial is in response to public demand and guidance of President Yoweri Museveni, noting that it will be held between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, lasting one week.
On Wednesday, Makindye Chief Magistrates Court committed Okello to the High Court for hearing of his murder case.
This was after he was arraigned before the Makindye before Grade One Magistrate Idah Nanjala and charged with four counts of murder, contrary to section 171 and 172 of the penal code act, cap 128.
Prosecution told court that Okello on the second day of April this year at Ggaba Early Childhood Development centre, Ggaba trading zone, Ggaba parish, Makindye Division Kampala district, with malice aforethought unlawfully caused deaths of Eteku Gideon, Keisha Agenoroth, Sseruynage Ignatius, and Odeke Rayan.
Prosecution informed court that despite his recent family claims that he has a history of mental illness, a medical report found him to be of sound mind.
Prosecution further informed court, that a search of the suspects residence following the murders unearthed two American passports, two mobile phones, two laptops, a US driving permit, a medical sanity report, and a certificate of good conduct.
