By Bakar Osman - Reporter
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JOWHAR, 28 October 2026 The Council of Ministers of Hirshabelle State has approved the 2027 budget worth approximately $47.45 million, following a meeting chaired by State Leader Ali Abdullahi Hussein (Ali Guudlawe) in Jowhar.
The meeting on Wednesday was the first Council session chaired by Guudlawe since his re-election. Discussions focused on security, the economy, elections, flooding and plans to improve public services.
The Ministry of Security briefed the Council on the security situation and plans to intensify efforts against terrorist groups.
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development presented the proposed 2027 budget, which was subsequently approved.
The Council also received briefings from ministries responsible for Interior, Humanitarian Affairs, Agriculture, Health, Water and Planning. Discussions covered elections held in Hirshabelle's districts, flood conditions, the El Niño forecast and measures to mitigate its potential impact.
Ministers also reviewed progress on the Jowhar Offstream Storage Programme (JOSP), particularly construction of the Sabuun water barrage.
The approved $47.45 million budget is an increase of approximately $3.1 million, about 7 per cent, from the 2026 budget of around $44.4 million.