Also known as: Mr Dawood · North Imenti MP Rahim Dawood
North Imenti MP contesting 2027 General Election as independent candidate despite association with President Ruto.
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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 ejectedThe 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 planThe 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 casesA lorry lost control and ploughed into public transport vehicles and traders at Riverland in Meru town on Thursday night, killing four people and injuring 21 others. Governor Isaac Mutuma pledged measures to improve safety at the busy trading spot, including reviewing and relocating traders to safer areas.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
A lorry lost control and ploughed into public transport vehicles and traders at Riverland in Meru town on Thursday night, killing four people and injuring 21 others. Governor Isaac Mutuma pledged measures to improve safety at the busy trading spot, including reviewing and relocating traders to safer areas.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →
Meru Hospice, which provides palliative care to 537 patients including 35 children, lacks inpatient wards and is forced to send patients home despite their need for 24-hour nursing care. The hospice plans a fundraiser on October 3 to raise Sh100m for constructing an inpatient facility.
24 September 2026 · The Standard →
Former Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza has appealed to police for protection after youths in Igembe South warned against her accompanying Senator Edwin Sifuna to rallies scheduled for August 30, citing a previous incident in Maua when her rally was attacked. Mwangaza vowed to attend Sifuna's Linda Mwananchi activities regardless, describing the intimidation as "goonism."
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
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.
26 August 2026 · Capital News →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →