Kawempe North MP Elias Nalukoola has announced plans to sue journalists who alleged that all 529 legislators received a Shs100 million cash bonanza from President Museveni for passing the controversial Coffee Amendment Bill of 2024.
Nalukoola, who recently won the Kawempe North by-election, claims he has not received any such payment and finds it absurd to be "appreciated" for work he hasn't done.
"How can someone who has been in Parliament just less than two weeks be appreciated with Shs100 million?" Nalukoola questioned.
"It's not true that I have received that cash bonanza, and those journalists propagating such lies that all of us got the money, I'm contemplating on suing them."
Nalukoola, a lawyer and politician, won the Kawempe North by-election with a significant majority, representing the National Unity Platform (NUP).
He has been a vocal advocate for human rights, constitutionalism, and the rule of law.
The Coffee Amendment Bill has been a subject of controversy, with allegations of bribery and corruption surrounding its passage.
Nalukola's decision to sue journalists over the allegations highlights the need for transparency and accountability in Uganda's legislative process.
Nalukola's swearing-in was delayed due to a gazettement issue, with the Electoral Commission facing criticism for the delay. He was eventually gazetted on March 24, 2025, paving the way for his swearing-in as the MP for Kawempe North