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Abdul Rahim Dawood

National Assembly

Abdul Rahim Dawood

Constituency North Imenti
Party Independent
Status Elected
Term Sep 2022 – Present
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Activity (last 12 months)

Policy focus

  • Statements44%
  • Questions & Answers39%
  • Committee Reports7%
  • Parliamentary Procedures6%
  • Motions3%
  • Governance & Democracy2%

Biography

Abdul Rahim Dawood is a Kenyan businessman who was elected as a member of the Kenyan Parliament in the 2013 parliamentary elections.

Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Current Positions

A member of the 13th Parliament from September 8, 2022 to Present

Performance Scorecard

24.8 / 100 overall performance score
Top 15% of the National Assembly Ranked 53 of 348
  • Contributions 200 ↑ above avg 10.7/100
    House average: 84.2
  • Bills 2 ↑ above avg 2.6/100
    House average: 0.6
  • Committees 3 ↓ below avg 6.4/100
    House average: 3.2
  • Initiative 2 ↑ above avg 1.8/100
    House average: 1.9
  • Division participation 8 ↑ above avg 80.0/100
    House average: 6.8
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Committee Membership

Committee reports 16

Reports produced by Abdul Rahim Dawood's committees.

Parliamentary Activity

Abdul Rahim Dawood has made 13 speeches this year and a total of 218 speeches in the 13th Parliament.

Budget & Finance 14th June 2023
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Speaker. I think Hon. Kaluma is misleading this House, or he has not read the Report. The Committee has already proposed to the National Treasury for Clause 36 to be deleted. It has already been deleted. He should read the Report.

Parliamentary Procedures 13th June 2023
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon Speaker. I support both nominees, especially the former Governor of Bomet, Hon. Isaac Rutto. He has proved himself beyond reasonable doubt. He will work with my sister the Chief Justice, Martha Koome, who comes from my constituency. I know they will...
Legislation & Bills 13th June 2023
1 speech in 1 contribution
General Discussion COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHAIR

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon Speaker. I support both nominees, especially the former Governor of Bomet, Hon. Isaac Rutto. He has proved himself beyond reasonable doubt. He will work with my sister the Chief Justice, Martha Koome, who comes from my constituency. I know they will...
Plenary Contribution 22nd February 2023
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 22nd February, 2023 - Morning Sitting

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I support the standardisation and production of school uniforms. Uniforms are a very emotive issue in the sense that many schools have different uniforms. We need to have one standard uniform in one colour. You will see students in...
Statements 21st February 2023
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS COMPENSATION FOR LAND ACQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN BYPASS IN NAIROBI
5 speeches

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Yes, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Lastly, we need to do what needs to be done. We do not need side-shows to the effect that we are going to create a parliamentary system whereas we had adopted the presidential system. What does not work, does...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I hope my time will be increased because the Leader of the Minority Party normally takes everybody’s time. The Motion before us to amend the Constitution is a very timely one because we tried to do it in the...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) No, I have not, Hon. Deputy Speaker. (Hon. Opiyo Wandayi stood in his place)

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Hon. Deputy Speaker, he is taking my time. The Leader of the Minority Party is taking my time.

Lands & Physical Planning 21st February 2023
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS COMPENSATION FOR LAND ACQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN BYPASS IN NAIROBI
5 speeches

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Yes, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Lastly, we need to do what needs to be done. We do not need side-shows to the effect that we are going to create a parliamentary system whereas we had adopted the presidential system. What does not work, does...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I hope my time will be increased because the Leader of the Minority Party normally takes everybody’s time. The Motion before us to amend the Constitution is a very timely one because we tried to do it in the...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) No, I have not, Hon. Deputy Speaker. (Hon. Opiyo Wandayi stood in his place)

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Hon. Deputy Speaker, he is taking my time. The Leader of the Minority Party is taking my time.

Infrastructure & Transport 21st February 2023
5 speeches in 1 contribution
Ministerial Statement REQUESTS FOR STATEMENTS COMPENSATION FOR LAND ACQUIRED FOR CONSTRUCTION OF WESTERN BYPASS IN NAIROBI
5 speeches

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Yes, Hon. Deputy Speaker.

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. Lastly, we need to do what needs to be done. We do not need side-shows to the effect that we are going to create a parliamentary system whereas we had adopted the presidential system. What does not work, does...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I hope my time will be increased because the Leader of the Minority Party normally takes everybody’s time. The Motion before us to amend the Constitution is a very timely one because we tried to do it in the...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) No, I have not, Hon. Deputy Speaker. (Hon. Opiyo Wandayi stood in his place)

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Hon. Deputy Speaker, he is taking my time. The Leader of the Minority Party is taking my time.

Statements 23rd November 2022
4 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
4 speeches

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy the following Question:

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, I want to make a correction. My constituency is not Imenti North, and North Imenti. So, I would wish the Table Office to rectify it because Imenti North is a subcounty and not a constituency.

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will not say whether I am for this Motion or not because of one reason I have already given to Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi. Minimum and maximum acreage of land should not be a case at all. There are...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I want to make a few comments on the Statements that have been requested, but before I do so, I would like to state the fact that I had earlier on raised a Question that was directed to the...
Questions & Answers 23rd November 2022
4 speeches in 1 contribution
Question Time QUESTIONS AND STATEMENTS
4 speeches

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I wish to ask the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communication and the Digital Economy the following Question:

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. First, I want to make a correction. My constituency is not Imenti North, and North Imenti. So, I would wish the Table Office to rectify it because Imenti North is a subcounty and not a constituency.

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Temporary Speaker. I will not say whether I am for this Motion or not because of one reason I have already given to Hon. Ferdinand Wanyonyi. Minimum and maximum acreage of land should not be a case at all. There are...

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti, Independent) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. I want to make a few comments on the Statements that have been requested, but before I do so, I would like to state the fact that I had earlier on raised a Question that was directed to the...
Plenary Contribution 9th November 2022
1 speech in 1 contribution
Plenary Session Wednesday, 9th November, 2022 - Morning Sitting

Hon. Rahim Dawood (North Imenti) Thank you, Hon. Deputy Speaker. At the outset, I support the Motion by Hon. John Kiarie on the empowerment of artisans by the national Government. This Motion is very timely because we have so many innovators among our youth, but they have a problem in...
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Bills Sponsored

Abdul Rahim Dawood has sponsored 2 bills.

Cancer Prevention and Control (Amendment)(No.2) Bill, 2022

2022
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2023-04/Cancer%20Prevention%20and%20Control%20%28Amendment%29%28No.2%29%20Bill%2C%202022.pdf

Parliamentary Pensions (Amendment) Bill, 2022

2022
Status: Second reading [AI-verified 2026-06-21 · chunks: 346202 · conf 0.90]
Notes: Source: https://www.parliament.go.ke/sites/default/files/2022-11/Parliamentary%20Pensions%20%28Amendment%29%20Bill%2C%202022.pdf

Voting Record

6Ayes
2Noes
0Abstain / Spoilt
8Divisions attended

Voting History: 8

Date
Vote
Decision
June 20, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 — 35% top income tax band
No
June 14, 2023
The Finance Bill, 2023
Yes
December 1, 2022
Extension Of Sitting Time Until Conclusion Of Business
Yes
July 1, 2025
The Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 4 of 2025
Absent
June 25, 2024
Consideration of Report of the Committee of the Whole Finance Bill 2024
Yes
June 22, 2023
Finance Bill 2023 - 2nd Reading
Yes
May 2, 2024
CS Linturi Impeachment Motion
No
October 8, 2024
Rigathi Gachagua Impeachment
Yes
June 20, 2024
Finance Bill 2024 (2nd Reading)
Yes

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