The Upper House consists of 54 Senators who represent the Federal Member States of the country, such as Somaliland, Puntland, Jubbaland, South West, Galmudug, and Hirshabelle.
The following table illustrates the number and percentage of members from the Federal Member States:
Somaliland
11
20.4%
Puntland
11
20.4%
Jubbaland
8
14.8%
Galmudug
8
14.8%
SouthWest
8
14.8%
Hirshabeelle
8
14.8%
Total
54
100%
Senate Constituency
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.