Kampala, Uganda – In the wake of the horrific stabbing of four toddlers at the Ggaba Early Childhood Development Programme school in Makindye Division yesterday, a bold voice has emerged calling for radical changes to Uganda’s justice system.
Nyanzi Martin Luther, the 16-year-old CEO of Apex Media Services, has strongly condemned the attack and is now publicly demanding that Parliament immediately enact a new Capital Punishment Act based on strict retaliation — “the way you kill someone is the same way you must die.”
Speaking candidly, Nyanzi described the killing of the innocent children as “very bad,” but said the tragedy should become an opportunity for tougher laws. He proposed that convicted killers should face execution in exactly the same manner in which they committed their crimes.
For instance, he suggested that if a murderer uses a gun, they should be shot; if they hack victims with pangas or machetes, they should face a similar form of execution.
The young CEO went further, arguing that the new law should empower police with direct authority. If a killer is caught in the act, officers should have the right to shoot them on the spot.
“This new, stronger Act is direct,” Nyanzi said.
He also expressed willingness to personally lead a public petition to push the proposal through Parliament, similar to his previous activism on the NGO Funding Bill. He clarified that this campaign would be his personal initiative, not an official position of Apex Media Services.
The April 2 attack, in which a 39-year-old suspect allegedly posed as a parent and brutally stabbed four children (three boys and one girl, aged roughly 1–3 years) with machetes and knives, has left the nation in shock. The suspect was arrested at the scene, but the motive remains unclear as investigations continue.
Nyanzi believes such extreme deterrence is necessary because many potential offenders would fear facing identical consequences. He argues that this approach would deliver justice to grieving families and help protect Uganda’s children.
This position is likely to ignite fierce debate. While Uganda retains the death penalty in law for serious crimes, the country has not carried out any executions since 2005. Human rights advocates often criticize capital punishment as cruel and irreversible, especially in cases of judicial error.
As the country mourns the four young lives lost in Ggaba, Nyanzi Martin Luther’s call has presented a provocative challenge to lawmakers: Is it time for Uganda to adopt a harsher, more literal form of justice?
Apex Media Services and the wider public are now watching to see whether this young CEO’s petition gains momentum in the aftermath of this national tragedy.
Who is Nyanzi Martin Luther?
Nyanzi Martin Luther, born on December 5, 2009, at Nsangi Hospital, is a rising Ugandan businessman, media entrepreneur, youth advocate, digital broadcaster, and activist.
At just 16 years old, he serves as the founder and CEO of Apex Media Services, a multimedia company involved in broadcasting, digital media, content creation, and related services across Uganda.
He is also the founder of Apex Digital Skills, a non-profit initiative aimed at equipping young Ugandans with digital and entrepreneurial skills.
Known for his bold activism, Nyanzi has previously led public campaigns and petitions, including efforts related to the NGO Funding Bill.
He is frequently described as a self-made media entrepreneur and youth leader who has built a business presence from a young age while balancing his education at Kisozi High School.
His outspoken views on national issues have earned him attention both locally and within African youth development circles.
