The Cabinet has today approved the Electricity Bill, a commendable step that signifies efforts towards providing reliable electricity supply to our citizens. The Bill will formalize the power sector, promote competition, while protecting consumer & service provider rights alike.

A historic moment for Somalia's energy sector as the Golaha Shacabka BJFS unanimously approved the Electricity Bill. This is a testament to the vital reforms initiated by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Somalia, and ushering in a new era of reliable and accessible electricity for the country. #ILAYS

Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Somalia is excited to announce the upcoming high-level Somalia Water Sector Development Forum on March 1, 2023, in Mogadishu! #WaterForum #WSCF #Water4Somalia

This event will bring together key stakeholders from Govt, Partners, the private sector, academic and civil society to discuss how to bridge the gap between the national policies, strategic plans, and existing programs that supports the Water sector development in Somalia.

Two days untill the high-level Water Sector Development Forum kicks off in Mogadishu, Somalia. #Water4Somalia #WSCF #WaterForum #MoEWRSo

H.E Jama Taqal Abbas Minister Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Somalia announces on 1st March 2023 that the Somalia Water Sector Development Forum will officially commence in Mogadishu, Somalia. #Water4Somalia #WSCF #WaterForum

“The forum will present the progress made in the Road Map implementation for NWRS and will provide an opportunity to keep the momentum and raise the awareness of the crucial role of water in to the social and economic development of the country” H.E Jama Taqal Abbas

1/4 DG Abdirizack Mohamed with the technical team of Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Somalia met with a delegation from Norway in Somalia led by Mr. Erling Hess Johnsen, Head of Development Cooperation of the embassy, alongside key partners FAO in Somalia, UN Development & representatives of the office of the UNSOM.

H.E. Minister Jama Taqal Abbas of Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Somalia had a bilateral meeting with the acting UN Resident Coordinator George Conway to discuss the progress of the water sector governance in Somalia and align development priorities with the National Water Resources Strategy. (1/2)

During the discussion, both H.E. Minister Jama Taqal Abbas and George Conway emphasized the importance of collaboration between Ministry of Energy and Water Resources Somalia and UN in Somalia to invest in water resources in Somalia over multiple years, with the aim of breaking the cycle of drought. (2/2)