Hearing resumes before a mobile High Court in Ggaba, with prosecutors continuing to present evidence in a case that has gripped the nation and raised urgent concerns over child safety.
The trial of Okello Onyum resumes on Wednesday before a mobile sitting of the High Court in Ggaba, following an intense opening day that saw the accused plead not guilty and the prosecution present its first set of witnesses.
On Monday, the court, presided over by Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, formally read the charges against Onyum, who is accused of murdering four young children at a daycare centre in Ggaba. He denied all charges.
The prosecution, led by Chief State Attorneys Jonathan Muwaganya and Anna Kizza from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, opened its case and called five witnesses whose testimonies began to outline the circumstances surrounding the deaths.
Court is expected to continue hearing prosecution evidence today as the state builds its case in what has become one of the most closely followed trials in recent times.
The proceedings are being conducted through a mobile court sitting in Ggaba, an arrangement aimed at bringing justice closer to the affected community. The setup has enabled residents and the victims’ families to attend proceedings in person, enhancing transparency and strengthening public trust in the judicial process.
A team of lawyers, Stanley Okecho, Pius Katumba Busobozi, and Roger Mugabi, is attending on a watching brief, while the accused is represented by defence counsel Richard Kumbuga and Sarah Awelo.
The case has deeply shaken both the local community and the country, sparking wider concerns about child safety, oversight of daycare centres, and accountability.
As the trial progresses, attention remains firmly fixed on the court, with more witness testimony expected in the coming days.
