BEDZIMBA RASHID
| AGE | NOT KNOWN |
| GENDER | MALE |
| OCCUPATION | POLITICIAN |
Bedzimba Rashid Juma is a Kenyan politician currently representing Kisauni Constituency in Mombasa County.
He returned to Parliament on 16 August 2022 under the banner of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM).
This marks his second term in the National Assembly following his initial election in 2013, a loss in 2017, and a successful comeback in 2022.
His legislative agenda is marked by deep community engagement, with emphasis on enhancing access to education, advancing security initiatives, and reinforcing the constituency’s development through targeted NG‑CDF investments.
In his first tenure between 2013 and 2017, Bedzimba served as a Councillor in Mombasa Local Authority before being elected to the National Assembly in 2013.
After his 2017 electoral setback and a period as political adviser in the Mombasa County Government from 2018 to 2022, he reclaimed the MP seat in 2022.
Educational Background of Bedzimba Rashid
Bedzimba’s academic pursuits began at St. Anne High School, where he obtained his KCSE certificate in 1985.
He later engaged in professional and technical training, earning a diploma in County Government Management from KCA University between November 2012 and December 2015.
This was complemented by a general certificate from the same institution.
Before this, Bedzimba obtained a certificate in 2011 from the Christian Industrial Training Centre, equipping him with administrative and development-oriented skills.
Career life
Bedzimba’s professional journey spans police service, civil administration, and political representation.
He began his career as a General Service Unit officer with the Kenya Police Service between 1986 and 1992.
Between 1992 and 1997, he worked for Prince Ahmad Bin Salman in Saudi Arabia before returning to Kenya to serve as a senior officer at Kenya Bus Service from 1999 to 2001.
From 2002 to 2013, he served as a Councillor in the Mombasa Local Authority, which provided him with governance and constituency experience.
In 2013, he transitioned to national representation as MP for Kisauni, holding seats on committees such as Administration and National Security, Powers and Privileges, and Transport, Public Works, and Housing.
After losing his seat in 2017, he served as a political adviser to the Mombasa County Government from 2018 until the 2022 election, when he returned to Parliament.
Net Worth
Details about his net worth are not publicly available.
However, Bedzimba Rashid Juma earns a gross salary of KSh 739,600 as a Member of Parliament.
This consists of a Basic Salary of KSh 443,760, a House Allowance of KSh 150,000, and a Salary Market Adjustment of KSh 145,840.
In addition, he receives KSh 7,500 per parliamentary sitting, up to a maximum of KSh 120,000 monthly, and is entitled to a Mileage Allowance of KSh 116.63 per kilometre (capped at KSh 353,778 monthly), a Car Maintenance Allowance of KSh 356,525 monthly, and an Airtime Allowance of KSh 15,000 monthly.
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