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Voices from Dhusamareb: Citizens Engage the Mayor on Local Governance Challenges

Since the establishment of the Dhusamareb’s current Local Government in mid-2022, engagement between the municipality and citizens on local governance issues has been limited, leaving many residents unaware of decisions made on their behalf.

The municipality operates with a very limited revenue base, with only 11 of the 33 identified revenue streams currently active, generating approximately USD 20,000–25,000 per month.

This limited revenue significantly constrains the local government’s ability to provide basic public services and fulfill citizens’ expectations.

Residents raised concerns about rising insecurity, weak municipal services, sanitation problems, and limited transparency, highlighting the need for stronger collaboration between local authorities and the community.

Voices from Dhusamareb: Citizens Engage the Mayor on Local Governance Challenges

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Farhan Isak

Farhan Isak Yusuf is the Deputy Executive Director and Research Director at Somali Public Agenda.

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