By Asha Elmi - Reporter
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JOWHAR, Somalia, 20 October 2026 Members of the Hirshabelle State Parliament were sworn in on Tuesday in Jowhar, following direct elections held on 30 September 2026.
The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission.
The Hirshabelle State Parliament consists of 99 members, who were elected through the one person one vote system, allowing citizens to directly participate in choosing their representatives.
The Electoral Commission said this marks the first time Hirshabelle State has had parliamentarians elected through direct elections based on the one person, one vote system.
The swearing-in of the new members marks a step in Somalia’s transition toward direct elections, as further procedures related to the establishment and commencement of the Hirshabelle State Parliament’s work are expected to follow.