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 Federal Member States, with legislative powers, oversight of the federal system, and monitoring of government activities, as stated in the Provisional Constitution.