By Our Reporter
NATIONAL
The Judiciary has intensified preparations for the first-ever Mobile High Court session to be held in Kampala, scheduled to start on 13th April 2026 in Ggaba, Makindye Division.
On Friday, 10th April, 2026, the Deputy Registrar of the Criminal Division, HW Twakyire Samuel, chaired a preparatory meeting in Ggaba to coordinate arrangements for the special court sitting, which will take place at the Ggaba Community Church grounds.
The historic session marks a significant milestone in the implementation of the Constitution (Operation of Mobile Courts) (Practice) Directions, 2026 (Legal Notice No. 1 of 2026), recently issued by the Chief Justice. The Directions provide a formal legal framework for courts to sit outside designated court premises where circumstances so require, in order to enhance access to justice, improve efficiency in case disposal, and respond to unique situational demands.
This initiative is part of the Judiciary’s broader transformation agenda aimed at taking judicial services closer to the people, particularly in matters of high public interest or where the interests of justice necessitate proceedings being conducted within the affected community.
The session will handle the case of Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the Ggaba toddler killings, who was committed to the High Court to stand trial on four counts of murder.
The matter will be heard by Justice Alice Komuhangi Khaukha.
As part of the preparations, the team inspected several proposed venues for the session. Three different sites were assessed to determine the most suitable location for the proceedings, with particular attention given to security considerations to ensure the safety of all participants and the orderly conduct of the court session.
The meeting further discussed measures to manage the anticipated number of attendees while maintaining security and order. It was agreed that access to the venue would be regulated through a categorisation system covering religious leaders, court staff, representatives of the affected families, security agencies, the Uganda Prisons Service, media personnel, and local leaders.
To enhance transparency and public access, the session will be streamed live on social media to enable a wider audience to follow the proceedings.
The preparatory meeting was attended by representatives from the Judiciary, Uganda Police Force, Uganda Prisons Service, local leaders, among other stakeholders
