MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Senate held its seventh sitting of the eighth session to conduct the second reading of a bill establishing a national Revenue Authority, as lawmakers reviewed proposed changes aimed at strengthening the country’s revenue administration system.
The session was chaired by Senate Speaker Abdi Hashi Abdullahi, assisted by Second Deputy Speaker Abdullahi Ali Hirsi “Timacadde.”
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Senator Abdi Ahmed Dhuxulow “Dhagdheer” presented the committee’s report on the bill, outlining amendments and revisions made after an extensive review of its provisions.
Senators then debated the proposed legislation in detail, offering recommendations and amendments concerning the authority’s structure and several provisions of the bill.
The discussions focused on ensuring that the proposed law is comprehensive, transparent and consistent with Somalia’s Constitution and other national legislation, while strengthening the management and administration of public revenues.
Closing the session, Speaker Abdi Hashi praised the senators for their contributions and directed the Finance Committee to carefully incorporate the recommendations and proposals raised during the debate.
The committee is expected to continue reviewing the bill ahead of its third reading, when lawmakers will consider the revised legislation as part of the parliamentary process. The proposed Revenue Authority is intended to strengthen Somalia’s domestic revenue administration and improve the broader management of public finances.
