Business and Investment

Business Registration

The city administration is working to make business processes more accessible.

Key developments:

  • Establishment of a Business Registration Desk within the Kismayo Municipal Office at Sayid Mohamed Street, offering same-day licensing for SMEs.
  • Launch of mobile registration drives targeting small traders in Farjano, Shaqaalaha, and Alanley markets.

Investment Opportunities

Kismayo is emerging as a gateway for trade and logistics in southern Somalia.

Open investment areas include:

  • Agriculture: Especially along the fertile banks of the Juba River, with opportunities in irrigation farming and horticulture.
  • Logistics and Port Services: Following the ongoing development of the Kismayo Seaport, which is being modernized for cargo and container handling.
  • Real Estate: Demand is rising for housing and commercial properties, particularly in Via Afmadow, Dalxiiska, and Buulo Xuubey neighborhoods.
  • Livestock and Fisheries: Kismayo remains a key export point for livestock and has growing potential in marine resources.
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