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Rahim Dawood

Also known as: Mr Dawood · North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood

North Imenti MP contesting 2027 General Election as independent candidate amid State Lodge forest project controversy.

2026-06-092026-08-27

In coverage

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  1. August 2026
  2. Capital News

    North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood raised another concern involving SIM swapping, where fraudsters allegedly take control of a victim’s telephone number and use it to access linked financial accounts.

    MPs seek investigation into Safaricom SIM deactivation and number reassignment
  3. The Standard

    Audio By Vocalize North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood has opted to defend his seat as an independent candidate in next year’s General Election, despite his association with President William Ruto and overtures from political parties.

    North Imenti MP Dawood to defend seat as independent in 2027
  4. Citizen Digital

    North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood told the House that he had recently become a victim of ethnic profiling after a political leader allegedly urged voters not to elect him because of his Indian descent.

    Parliament raises alarm over ethnic profiling ahead of 2027 polls
  5. The Standard

    North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood shared his personal experience, revealing that he had recently been subjected to ethnic profiling after a political leader allegedly urged voters not to elect him because of his Indian heritage.

    MPs raise concerns over rising ethnic profiling
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    nt Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), is seeking to acquire a parcel of the land for construction of a sub-county headquarters and a police post, against the wishes of a section of stakeholders who include the school's board of management.Even as North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood

    Stakeholders in Imenti ask govt to look for alternative land for key projects
  8. The Standard

    Imenti North MP, Rahim Dawood, who should have been a neutral convener became a gatekeeper, silencing dissent while presiding over a forum a court had already suspended.

    Public participation forum on Imenti Forest project was a sham
  9. Citizen Digital

    Area MP Rahim Dawood denied claims that he or his supporters were involved in the violence witnessed during the public participation forum.

    Construction begins on Imenti Forest airstrip despite court orders
  10. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeNorth Imenti MP Rahim Dawood during a public participation on the proposed airstrip inside Imenti Forest, in Meru.

    KFS presents case for airstrip in forest as conservationists ejected
  11. June 2026
  12. The Standard

    In a press statement, the IDF asked for the resignation or removal of Governor Isaac Mutuma, Senate deputy speaker Kathuri Murungi and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood.The IDF members accused the Meru leaders of ‘surrendering’ the land for the project, which they said puts at risk th

    Development lobby opposes state lodge plan
  13. The Standard

    Separately, the Special Funds Accounts Committee (SFAC), led by its Vice Chairperson, Rahim Dawood examined the Auditor-General’s Report on the Financial Statements of the National Assistance Trust Fund for Victims of Trafficking in Persons.Department for Children Services Princi

    MPs demand urgent action over surge in missing children cases
Politics

MPs probe Safaricom SIM deactivation and number reassignment risks

The News

Members of Parliament have called for an investigation into Safaricom's practice of deactivating dormant SIM cards and reassigning the numbers to other subscribers, citing concerns that the practice could expose customers to fraud, loss of funds, and unauthorized access to personal information. The petition, referred to the Public Petitions Committee, will examine whether the practice complies with consumer protection, data privacy, and financial asset management laws.

14 hours ago · Capital News

Yesterday

  1. MPs probe Safaricom SIM deactivation and number reassignment risks

    Members of Parliament have called for an investigation into Safaricom's practice of deactivating dormant SIM cards and reassigning the numbers to other subscribers, citing concerns that the practice could expose customers to fraud, loss of funds, and unauthorized access to personal information. The petition, referred to the Public Petitions Committee, will examine whether the practice complies with consumer protection, data privacy, and financial asset management laws.

    14 hours ago · Capital News

Sunday 16 August

  1. North Imenti MP Dawood defends seat as independent in 2027

    North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood will contest the 2027 General Election as an independent candidate, despite his association with President Ruto and overtures from political parties including the Democracy for Citizens Party. Dawood, who also ran as an independent in 2022, said he had confidence voters would judge him on his performance rather than political affiliation.

    16 August 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Parliament warns against ethnic profiling ahead of 2027 election

    National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula and MPs have cautioned against rising ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive utterances could undermine national cohesion ahead of the 2027 General Election. The Speaker urged politicians to lower political temperatures, saying Kenya's diversity should be a source of strength rather than division.

    5 August 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. MPs warn of ethnic profiling and divisive political rhetoric

    Members of Parliament have raised concerns over increasing cases of ethnic profiling and inflammatory political rhetoric, warning that divisive statements by political leaders could erode national unity and jeopardise peaceful preparations for the 2027 General Election. Lawmakers from both sides made a bipartisan appeal for leaders to refrain from hate speech and for enforcement agencies to apply existing laws against incitement.

    5 August 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 16 July

  1. Imenti stakeholders oppose school land acquisition for government offices

    Residents and the Kinoru Primary School board of management have opposed plans by the National Government Constituency Development Fund to acquire part of the school's land for construction of a sub-county headquarters and police post, arguing the school's land is already constrained and calling for alternative sites to be identified.

    16 July 2026 · The Standard

Monday 13 July

  1. Court-suspended Imenti Forest forum proceeded despite suspension order

    An opinion piece argues that a public participation forum on the proposed Imenti State Lodge, Airstrip and golf course inside Imenti Forest was a "sham," with a lawyer denied the microphone, conservationists jeered and removed by security, and the Kenya Forest Service proceeding despite an Environment and Land Court suspension order due to inadequate notice of venue change.

    13 July 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 11 July

  1. Construction begins on Imenti Forest airstrip despite court orders

    Work has commenced on a proposed airstrip within Imenti Forest in Meru County despite a court order blocking the project pending determination of a petition challenging it. Proponents argue the airstrip is critical infrastructure that will unlock economic potential and create employment, while opponents question the legality of recent activities and a public participation forum held despite the court order.

    11 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Wednesday 8 July

  1. KFS promotes airstrip in Imenti Forest amid conservationist opposition

    The Kenya Forest Service has presented the case for a proposed airstrip occupying approximately 11 acres in Imenti Forest, saying it will strengthen forest management and emergency response. Conservationists opposed to the project had to be evacuated to safety during a public participation event after facing risk of physical harm from supporters of the proposal.

    8 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Development forum opposes State Lodge plan in Meru forest

    The Imenti Development Forum has joined conservationists and local leaders in opposing President Ruto's plan to build a State Lodge in part of Imenti Forest. The forum has called for the resignation of Governor Isaac Mutuma, Senate deputy speaker Kathuri Murungi, and North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood, accusing them of surrendering 100 acres of the gazetted Imenti Forest Reserve for the project, which it says threatens wildlife conservation.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. MPs raise alarm over surge in missing children cases

    Members of Parliament have raised concerns over rising numbers of children reported missing, with reports from government and protection agencies indicating hundreds disappear in unclear circumstances linked to trafficking, abduction, and exploitation. A Kisii County MP called for urgent intervention and a statement from the National Assembly committee on the effectiveness of child protection mechanisms and speed of response in tracing missing minors.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

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