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- Dec 16, 2025
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Today’s hearing marks the first recent civilian criminal case to be heard through a community-based mobile court.
The mobile court framework was formally introduced about three weeks ago by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija through Legal Notice No.1 of 2026.
Under the framework, courts may sit in public buildings, vehicles, and other temporary locations to bring justice services closer to communities.
The move follows President Museveni’s directive on Easter Monday, ordering the Judiciary to fast-track the trial and have it conducted within the community where the alleged crime occurred so residents can witness justice being dispensed.
The case relates to the fatal stabbing of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme on the eve of Good Friday, allegedly by Mr Christopher Okello, a tragedy that sent shockwaves across the country.
Photo credit: Nile post.
The police say at least 500 people, including relatives and Judiciary staff, had already been accredited to attend the proceedings. The the remaining 500 slots will be allocated this morning on a first-come, first-served basis.
Source: Daily Monitor
The mobile court framework was formally introduced about three weeks ago by Chief Justice Flavian Zeija through Legal Notice No.1 of 2026.
Under the framework, courts may sit in public buildings, vehicles, and other temporary locations to bring justice services closer to communities.
The move follows President Museveni’s directive on Easter Monday, ordering the Judiciary to fast-track the trial and have it conducted within the community where the alleged crime occurred so residents can witness justice being dispensed.
The case relates to the fatal stabbing of four toddlers at Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme on the eve of Good Friday, allegedly by Mr Christopher Okello, a tragedy that sent shockwaves across the country.
Photo credit: Nile post.
The police say at least 500 people, including relatives and Judiciary staff, had already been accredited to attend the proceedings. The the remaining 500 slots will be allocated this morning on a first-come, first-served basis.
Source: Daily Monitor
