The Ggaba community today erupted in emotion as the High Court, presided over by Justice Alice KomuhangiKhaukha, sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death following his conviction on four counts of murder.
Onyum was found guilty in connection with the killing of four toddlers at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Centre on April 2, 2026
The High Courtfound out that Okello was responsible for the killings, rejecting arguments advanced by the defence, including claims that the absence of first responders in court weakened the prosecution’s case.
Justice Komuhangi acknowledged that testimony from first responders would have strengthened the case but said their absence did not undermine the overall weight of the evidence presented by the prosecution.
On the question of identification, the court found that Okello was clearly visible and identifiable in video footage that had been presented as evidence and challenged by the defence during trial.
In her judgment, the judge said the nature of the attack demonstrated clear intent, concluding that the accused acted with malice aforethought.
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