The High Court in Kampala has sentenced Christopher Okello Onyum to death after finding him guilty on four counts of murder linked to the tragic deaths of toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Daycare Centre.The ruling followed a 10-day full trial in which the court heard submissions from both the prosecution and defence teams. Presiding judge Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha ruled that the prosecution had successfully proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.Justice Komuhangi described the case as an unprecedented incident in the country’s legal history, noting the gravity of the offences committed at a daycare facility.I hereby sentence you to suffer death for the murder of Gideon Eteku in count one, Keisha Agenorwoth Otim in count two, Ignatius Sseruyange in count three and Ryan Odeke in count four in a manner authorised by law.Hon. Balaam welcomes Azawi’s bold move to waive music chargesThe verdict brings closure to a tense public trial that began on April 13, 2026, following a directive from President Yoweri Museveni after the April 2, 2026 knife attack at the daycare centre.The court also confirmed that the convict has the right to appeal both the conviction and sentence within 14 days from the date of sentencing.The post Death sentence for Christopher Okello Onyum in Uganda daycare murders appeared first on MBU.