Uganda kindergarten killings trial begins as defendant pleads not guilty
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Source: AfricaNews
Published: 2026-04-14 20:02 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 92
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Crime & Justice, Law & Courts, Crime & Justice
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A case that has shocked Uganda is now taking center stage in court. In Kampala, the trial of Christopher Okello Onyum has officially begun. He stands accused of killing four young children in a crime that has gripped the nation. Despite prosecutors saying he previously admitted to the killings, Onyum has pleaded not guilty.
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