news 30 April 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Profiles of Key Figures in Ggaba Daycare Murder Trial Judgment
As the High Court delivers its verdict in the Ggaba daycare murder case, key players include suspect Christopher Okello, Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha, lead prosecutor Jonathan Muwaganya, and defense team Sarah Awero and Richard Kumbuga. The trial has drawn massive public attention amid chaotic proceedings and heavy security. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/key-players-in-today-s-ggaba-daycare-judgment-5441598
Christopher Okello Onyum Okello
The main suspect, born in 1987 in Zambia to parents from Kwania and Kumi Districts, grew up in Kampala after his family moved there in 1997. His schooling at places like Aga Khan and Ggaba Parents Secondary faced interruptions from finances and health issues. In 2003, he went to the US with siblings, studied pharmacy briefly, then worked in taxes before returning to Uganda in 2016.
Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha
The presiding judge previously worked in the Director of Public Prosecutions office, rising to Deputy Director for inspections, quality assurance, research, and training. Appointed to the High Court in August 2021, she holds degrees from Makerere University, Law Development Centre, and Uganda Management Institute.
Jonathan Muwaganya
Lead prosecutor with 18+ years in criminal cases, he heads a unit handling investment crimes from State House bodies. He has prosecuted high-profile matters like the Henry Katanga murder and cases involving Pastor Robert Kayanja. His qualifications include multiple LLMs and a management master’s.
Anna Kiiza
A specialist in gender, child, and SGBV cases, she works in the ODPP’s relevant department and has created key prosecutorial guidelines and training materials for such offenses.
Sarah Awero and Richard Kumbuga
These defense lawyers represent Okello under the government’s ‘State brief scheme’ to ensure fair trial rights for capital offenses carrying the death penalty.
The trial featured unique mobile court sessions, assessors recommending conviction, and exceptional security due to public interest.
Source: Daily Monitor (Uganda)