Born in 1983 in Kirokole Village, Kawempe I Parish to Swaib Sserugooti Kajjankemba and Ms. Madiina Nantongo,Erias Nalukoola is fast rising Lawyer and Member of Parliament for Kawempe North.
He is well known for his strong stand and advocacy for marginalized community and human rights.
Elias Nalukoola went to Kawempe Islamic School, 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 attained his law degree from Makerere University 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.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 22 December 2024.
Nalukoola 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 Uganda 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
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 secured his nomination and subsequently won the by-election on March 13, 2025 against 9 other contestants (Nambi Faridah Kigongo (NRM), Hanifah Karadi Murerwa (Independent), Sadat Mukiibi aka Kalifa Aganaga (FDC), Henry Mubiru Kasacca (DP) ) among others.