By Asha Elmi - Reporter
Somalia, 28 November 2025 — The Somali Ministry of Energy and Water Resources is initiating far reaching reforms in the water sector in Mogadishu and other cities due to growing concerns over management, pricing, and water quality.
Minister Abdullahi Bidhaan Warsame made the announcement during an interview with the state media broadcast last night.
Minister Warsame stated that the large number of existing water companies are causing "numerous complications and problems" for residents. He noted there are currently more than 20 water companies operating in large cities like Mogadishu, a scenario that had compromised service provision.
The minister said the government plans to consolidate these operators into "two or three main companies” to address the lack of oversight of the mushrooming water companies.
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He emphasized that the goal is to provide Mogadishu with "clean and affordable water,” noting that the current supply often involves wells whose locations are unknown.
He provided an update on the location of water sources, adding that majority of wells are no longer located within the city center. Most wells are situated Dayniile and beyond.
The announcement comes at a time when water companies currently operating in the market charge different rates, with significant price disparities among them.
The reforms will be a welcome relief for consumers who have long accused some water companies of price exploitation and supplying poor-quality water.
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