Uganda sentences man to death for nursery school murders
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Reported Facts
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- •The killings took place at a nursery school in Uganda’s capital, Kampala.
- •Four toddlers were murdered during the attack inside the kindergarten premises.
- •The convicted man was tried in a Ugandan High Court before receiving the death sentence.
- •The court found that the attacker had deliberately targeted the children at the school.
- •The sentencing hearings concluded in late April 2026, with judgment reported on April 30.
- •Uganda retains the death penalty in its laws for certain serious crimes, including murder.
- •Rights groups in East Africa have used the case to question Uganda’s continued use of capital punishment.
- •Parents and local communities around the nursery school have called for tighter security and better vetting of staff.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Uganda’s president signs the death warrant for the convicted nursery attacker The execution would go ahead, likely prompting fresh criticism from regional and international human rights groups.
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Primary Sources (9)
WESTBBC News - WorldMan sentenced to death for murder of toddlers at Ugandan nurseryMEAl Jazeera - AllUganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nurseryAFRICADaily Nation (Kenya)Uganda court sentences man to death for killing four children at nursery schoolAFRICAThe Citizen (Tanzania)