HARGEISA, Somaliland (HornPost) — Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro) signed a presidential decree on January 25, 2025, authorizing the implementation of the government’s 2025 national budget.
The approved budget totals SLSh 3,894,462,279,363, or about 3.89 trillion Somaliland shillings.
The decree followed the House of Representatives’ approval of the annual budget. It also cited Articles 75 and 90 of Somaliland’s Constitution.
Presidential Decree Authorizes Budget Implementation
The presidential decree carries reference number JSL/XM/GW/081-050/012025.
It confirms the government’s authority to begin implementing the approved budget for the 2025 fiscal year.
President Irro based his decision on the Constitution and the parliamentary approval decision. The decree also cited Decision No. GW/KF-10/06/2025, under reference GW/G/14-10/06/2025, dated January 25, 2025.
The president signed the decree in his official capacity as head of state.
Budget Covers Government Operations and Development
The 2025 national budget provides funding for government activities and public services.
It also sets spending limits for ministries, government agencies and local administrations.
In addition, the budget includes funding for development projects supported by international donors.
These allocations provide a financial plan for government institutions throughout the fiscal year.
Parliament’s Role in Budget Approval
The House of Representatives plays a central role in Somaliland’s annual budget process.
Lawmakers review the government’s proposed spending plan before voting on its approval.
Their approval gives the government the parliamentary authorization required for the next stage of the budget process.
The president’s decree then formally authorizes the implementation of the approved financial plan.
Somaliland’s 2025 Budget
The total approved budget stands at SLSh 3.894 trillion.
The government uses the annual budget to plan public spending, support government institutions and finance development priorities.
The presidential decree, signed on January 25, 2025, marked the formal start of the budget implementation process for that fiscal year.
HornPost Staff Reporter
Hargeisa, Somaliland
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