Somalia Senate is composed of 54 Senators from different Somali Federal Member States namely Somaliland, Puntland, Jubbaland, Galmudug, Southwest and Hirshabelle State of Somalia. The following tables indicate the numbers and percentages of States:
Somaliland
11
20%
Puntland
11
20%
Jubaland
8
15%
Galmudug
8
15%
South West
8
15%
Hirshabeelle
8
15%
Total
54
100%
The Upper House of the Federal Parliament of Somalia represents the Member States of the Federal Government, with powers of legislation, safeguarding the federal system, and overseeing government activities, as stipulated in the Constitution.