About Us
As Somali citizens yearn for the day they will be allowed to directly elect their representatives, instead of allowing their fate to be determined by clan elders and the political elite, SomaliPolls is providing a platform for ordinary Somalis to express their views on important subjects pertaining to the current and clan-based governance system of the country.
SomaliPolls is an initiative to create awareness among Somali citizens on how they can (re)gain their constitutional rights and directly vote for their representatives. The app provides valuable information on who is representing what constituency at the Federal level and how parliament seats are shared amongst the four major clans (Darod, Dir, Hawiye, and Rahanweyn) and the so-called minorities.
App Features
- Answer Multiple-Choice Survey questions
- Rate MPs
- Vote for a Presidential Candidate
- Find out from which Federal Member States the votes for a given Presidential Candidate are from
- Find out the Ratings for a given MP in the different Federal Member States
SomaliPolls currently features all Members of the House of the People and the Presidential Candidates, offering a comprehensive tool for civic engagement. As a grassroots initiative, it is dedicated to providing insights into the Somali election process, also known as the selection process, and using this to prepare the Somali youth for the emerging era of a more participatory democracy.
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower Somali citizens by fostering awareness and education about the governance system. By offering a space for public opinion, SomaliPolls aims to bridge the gap between the people and the political process, encouraging active participation and informed decision-making.
Government Sources of Data
All information provided by SomaliPolls is sourced from publicly available data. The following government entities contribute to our database:
- The Senate: Twitter: @AqalkaSara, Website: https://senate.gov.so/, Email: [email protected], Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SenateSom
- The National Election Committee: Website: https://doorashada2021.so/en/, Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doorashooyinka2021
- The House of the People: Website: https://golahashacabka.parliament.gov.so/legislator/en/, Twitter: https://twitter.com/Golaaha_shac_JFS
Disclaimer
SomaliPolls is not an official partner of the government or associated with any government entity. We only provide information available in the public domain. All data and website links are sourced from public domain materials and can be accessed by users independently. The app is developed as a public service to educate about clan-based governance and is not affiliated with any government services or persons.
Contact Us
For questions, comments, or feedback, please contact us at [email protected] or visit https://www.somalipolls.org/contact-us.