Uganda, April 24 -- A street child, testifying as a defence witness in the ongoing Ggaba daycare murder trial, told court that accused Christopher Okello Onyum asked him to help mobilise other children, in testimony that added a new layer to the case.

The minor, whose identity was withheld under court-ordered protection, appeared as Defence Witness Two and testified under strict conditions barring the publication of his name or image.

Led in evidence by defence lawyer Mr Richard Kumbuga, the witness said he first met Okello in February 2026 while living on the streets with a group of more than 40 children.

"I am a street kid. I was with my friends. we saw him passing and asked him to buy us water," the witness told court.

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