Kismayo, Jubbaland — In a significant step toward transparency and accountability, Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe has signed into law a new legislative framework designed to safeguard humanitarian assistance across the state. The law seeks to ensure that aid reaches its intended beneficiaries without political interference, diversion, or misuse — a crucial measure in a region long affected by conflict, drought, and displacement.
The new legislation establishes clear mechanisms for the coordination, monitoring, and delivery of humanitarian aid, aiming to strengthen trust between aid organizations, government institutions, and local communities. It mandates greater oversight on how relief supplies are distributed and introduces penalties for individuals or groups found to be obstructing or manipulating aid efforts for personal or political gain.
According to the Jubbaland Presidency, the law reflects the administration’s commitment to protecting the dignity and welfare of its people by ensuring fairness, transparency, and accountability in the management of humanitarian resources.
Humanitarian agencies operating in the region have welcomed the move, describing it as a major milestone for Somalia’s aid governance. Officials from the Jubbaland Ministry of Planning and International Cooperation noted that the law was developed in consultation with humanitarian partners to align with national and international standards.
Jubbaland, which continues to grapple with displacement from armed conflict and the impacts of recurrent droughts, relies heavily on humanitarian assistance. The new framework is expected to bolster coordination between state institutions and aid providers, ensuring resources are used effectively and transparently.
Observers say the legislation could serve as a model for other federal member states, as Somalia works toward building stronger, more accountable systems for aid delivery nationwide.