04/04/2026
REVEALED: Disturbing Details Emerge in Ggaba Daycare Tragedy
As a nation continues to grieve, more heartbreaking details are emerging about the tragic incident at a daycare in Ggaba that has left Uganda in shock.
The main suspect, Christopher Okello Onyim, is reported to be a U.S. citizen who spent over 20 years living and working in the United States, where he served as a nursing assistant in Northern Virginia. He returned to Uganda in November 2025 under circumstances that are still unclear, raising many questions about what led to his sudden relocation.
Upon his return, Onyim initially stayed with his family in Bunga, Kampala, before relocating to Nwoya District to pursue farming. Reports suggest this move led to disagreements within his family. He later returned to Kampala and settled in Kyanja shortly before the incident—details that are now part of ongoing investigations.
Authorities believe the attack may have been premeditated. It is alleged that days before the tragedy, the suspect visited the daycare posing as a parent seeking admission. On the day of the incident, he reportedly paid school fees via mobile money, gaining trust and access. He is then believed to have locked the premises before carrying out the horrific act.
Uganda mourns the innocent lives lost—Ryan Odeke, Keisha Otim, Gideon Eteko, and Ignatius Sserunyange—children whose futures were cut short in an act that has shaken the entire nation.
Additional reports suggest the suspect may have been involved in a previous violent incident in 2017, though details remain unclear. Questions around his mental state have also surfaced, but no official confirmation has been made at this time.
The suspect is currently in police custody as investigations continue. Authorities are working to uncover the full truth behind this tragedy and the motives involved.
At Furaha Foundation, our hearts are with the families, the community, and every child affected. This is a painful reminder of the need to protect our children, strengthen our systems, and stand together as a society.
We continue to pray for comfort, healing, and justice.
More updates will be shared as verified information becomes available.