# Luyimbaza Elias Nalukoola

Luyimbazi Elias Nalukoola is a Ugandan lawyer and politician, currently serving as the Member of Parliament for Kawempe North Constituency in Kampala. He assumed office following after him being declared winner by the electoral commission in by-election with 17,764 votes on March 13th 2025 held after the death of the former MP, Muhammad Ssegirinya, in January 2025.

## Early life and education

Elias Nalukoola went to Kawempe Islamic Seminary, Kyerima Umea Primary School, and Kawempe Muslim Primary School for his primary school education. He later joined St. Paul SS Mpererwe then Kawempe Muslim Secondary School for his A-Level. He earned his law degree from Makerere University in Kampala and a postgraduate diploma in legal practice from the Law Development Centre (LDC). Elias began his legal career in 2014 with Mayanja, Nakibuule and Co. Advocates as a legal assistant before establishing his own private practice.

## Legal career

Nalukoola, as a human rights advocate, gained recognition as a human rights advocate for his courageous and eloquent defense of marginalized communities.His legal practice focuses on human rights and constitutional law, civil litigation, commercial and land transactions. He has participated in numerous cases, including arguments before the Ugandan Supreme Court. He was part of the legal team that challenged the amendment of Article 102(b) of the Ugandan Constitution, which removed the age limit cap for presidential candidates. He has also been instrumental in defending Muslim suspects accused of involvement in the murders of Muslim clerics.

## Political career

Prior to his parliamentary role, Nalukoola served as the Deputy Speaker of Kawempe Division in 2006 to 2011. He also held the position of National Legal Advisor for the Democratic Party (DP) in Uganda a position he resigned from in 2023 before becoming an advisor to the Uganda Journalists Association (UJA). In February 2025, he was nominated by the National Unity Platform (NUP) as their candidate for the Kawempe North by-election, following the death of MP Muhammad Ssegirinya. During his nomination process, Nalukoola faced challenges, including alleged abduction of his aide and interference by security operatives. Despite these obstacles, he successfully secured his nomination and subsequently won the by-election on March 13th 2025 against 4 other contestants (Namabi Faridah Kigongo (NRM), Hanifah Karadi Murerwa (Independent), Sadat Mukiibi aka Kalifa Aganaga (FDC), Henry Mubiru Kasacca (DP) ).

## Personal life

Elias Nalukoola is known for his commitment to human rights and justice. He co-founded Nalukoola, Kakeeto Advocates & Solicitors and serves as a board member of the Buganda Cultural and Development Foundation (BUCADEF). He also participates in various school boards and engages in motivational speaking. He also organized Nalukoola Kawempe North Sports Tournament 2024-2025 that kicked off on 22nd December 2024.

## Recent developments

Nalukoola filed a lawsuit against the Ugandan government in March 2025, claiming that he was tortured by operatives of the Joint Anti-Terrorism Taskforce (JATT) during his nomination process. He is pursuing compensation and a public apology, claiming that his rights to dignity and freedom from torture were infringed upon.