By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Somalia, 15 November 2025 — The Banadir Regional Administration has issued an order requiring all property owners in Mogadishu to disconnect illegal sewage pipelines currently connected to the city’s stormwater drainage system, warning that violators will face financial penalties.
The directive, signed by Governor and Mayor of Mogadishu Hassan Mohamed Hussein (Muungaab), follows concerns raised by the regional Public Works Department, which reported that wastewater being discharged into public drains has caused blockages, environmental damage and increasing health hazards for residents in several districts.
According to Banadir spokesperson Salah Hassan Omar on Saturday , the administration has given residents and businesses 10 days to remove the unlawful connections.
Authorities say those who fail to comply will be fined between $500 and $2,000, depending on the size of the building and the extent of the violation.
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“Effective today, 15 November 2025, all buildings that have connected their sewage lines to the public drainage system must disconnect them within ten days.” said spokesperson Omar.
The order instructs district commissioners, the environmental protection police, public works officers and municipal sanitation departments to begin immediate enforcement across the capital.
The regional police command and NISA were also directed to support inspection teams as part of the operation.
Officials said the decision comes amid broader efforts to rehabilitate Mogadishu’s ageing drainage network, which has suffered repeated failures during the rainy seasons due to years of misuse.The administration argues that restoring the drainage system is essential for public health, climate resilience and the long-term functioning of the city’s infrastructure.
