- Chairman · Somali Green Energy Association
- First Vice Chair · Somali Electrical Engineers Society
- Secretary General · Somali Diaspora Returnees Network
Galmudug · Mogadishu · Energy & diaspora
Bashiir
Mohamed
Soofe
Engineer
Galmudug · Mogadishu · Energy & diaspora
Engineer
About Ku saabsan
An engineer who came home to build — power, institutions and opportunity for Somalia.
Eng. Bashiir Mohamed Soofe is an electrical and electronic engineer trained in Sweden and the United Kingdom. His career runs from the factory floor at SAAB and Intermec to an engineering degree at Coventry University, and on to leadership across Somalia's renewable-energy sector.
He founded the solar company Dalsan Power, is Chairman of the Somali Green Energy Association (SOGEA) and First Vice Chair of the Somali Electrical Engineers Society (SEES), serves as Secretary General of the Somali Diaspora Returnees Network (SDRN), and now leads energy projects for Galmudug's Ministry of Energy & Water Resources. His focus is simple: turn Somalia's energy challenges into bankable projects, jobs and lasting growth.
Hay'ad xooggan waxay ku dhisan tahay hoggaan wanaagsan, nidaam cad, hufnaan, isla-xisaabtan iyo masuuliyad wadareed.“A strong institution is built on good leadership, a clear system, efficiency, accountability and shared responsibility.” — Eng. Soofe, SDRN, September 2026
New appointment Magacaabis Cusub
Under Article 57 of the Galmudug State Constitution, the Minister of Energy & Water Resources, Hon. Abdullahi Mohamed Dahir, appointed Eng. Bashiir Mohamed Soofe as Madaxa Mashaariicda Tamarta — Head of Energy Projects — to strengthen the work of the Ministry.
Aqoonta, kartida, khibradda iyo hufnaanta shaqo.Appointed for his knowledge, ability, experience and efficiency at work — from the appointment letter
Within weeks he presented “Quality and Energy in Galmudug” at the Five Star Hotel in Galkacyo to Salaam Bank, IBS Bank, Amal Bank, Dahabshiil Bank, energy service providers, businesses, community organisations and women's groups — and on 4 October 2026 joined the Minister and directors in Dhusamareb to plan energy and water projects and private-sector partnerships.
Developing reliable, affordable, clean energy that is ready for investment.
Recognition Abaalmarin
At the Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 Awards, the Somali Green Energy Association received an honorary memento recognising its leadership in advancing solar and sustainable energy. Eng. Soofe accepted it on SOGEA's behalf as Chairman.
The same year he spoke at Intersolar Africa, met manufacturers including Sungrow and Huawei FusionSolar, and inspected switchgear and energy-storage equipment for Somali projects.
Work Hawlaha
Government, civil society and the private sector — the places where Somalia's energy future is being decided.
Developing bankable energy projects and partnerships with banks, energy providers and investors.
2026 — nowLeading Somalia's renewable-energy professional association; policy dialogue, green investment and skills.
2021 — nowRepresenting and developing Somalia's electrical engineering profession.
CurrentLeading governance, partnerships and diaspora knowledge and investment initiatives for national development.
CurrentAdvising on US$6M hybrid mini-grid optimisation, battery storage (BESS) and solar PV, linked to World Bank-supported projects.
2024 — nowA Somali renewable-energy and solar company delivering power solutions on the ground.
2019 — nowDrafted the committee's terms of reference and coordinated ministries and off-grid partners, with GOGLA and Shell Foundation support.
2023 — 2024In the field Goob joogga
Journey Socdaalka
Three decades, three countries, one thread: learning how things are built — and bringing that knowledge home.
Three-year industrial programme — CNC machining, technical drawing and core engineering skills. Later stayed on as an assistant teacher of engineering and CAD/CAM.
Programming and operating CNC machines producing differential housings for gearboxes.
Electronics, microprocessor technology and programming, followed by four years as an industrial technician at Intermec AB.
Dura Automotive and SKN Electronics (PCB assembly and quality control), then eight years as Sales Manager at Nation Express Ltd.
Graduated 2017 with Upper Second-Class Honours. Dissertation: solar PV cells and energy harvesting for wireless sensor networks. Member of the IET since 2014.
Joins the community effort to raise funds for the road linking Galkacyo and Hobyo in the Mudug region.
Launches a renewable-energy and solar company, and trains at Strathmore University in hybrid systems and solar water pumping.
Takes the lead of the national renewable-energy association; certified as an advanced on-grid PV Designer.
Project Lead for the national off-grid committee, then Energy Consultant to Galkacyo Electric Company from 2024.
Appointed by the Ministry of Energy & Water Resources while serving as Secretary General of the Somali Diaspora Returnees Network. Accepts an honorary memento for SOGEA at the Kenya Clean Energy Week 2026 Awards and speaks at Intersolar Africa.
Vision Aragtida
From Access to Impact
Somalia's challenge is not a lack of resources but a crisis of access, affordability and execution. Eng. Soofe's programme sets out how energy, jobs, investment and strong institutions can turn potential into delivery.
Policies and investment for solar mini-grids, off-grid systems and clean cooking — with power for schools, clinics and water systems.
Energy-enabled small businesses, local value chains and incentives that create jobs at scale, especially for young people.
Investment-friendly reforms and bankable project pipelines that turn diaspora capital and international finance into results.
Electrifying schools and health centres, clean-energy economic zones and skills programmes for women and youth.
Positioning one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries to access climate funds — and spend them transparently.
Transparency, accountability and results-based tracking: measuring what government delivers, not just what it promises.
Modern energy, transport and logistics networks that lower the cost of doing business and open up markets.
Demand-driven skills, support for entrepreneurs and start-ups, and pathways into the digital and renewable-energy economy.
Performance-based agreements that tie funding to measurable results and timelines — execution over announcements.
Inclusive dialogue, peace-building that tackles exclusion and inequality, and stability reinforced by jobs and shared prosperity.
Credentials Aqoonta
Member — Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), UK, since 2014
Community Bulshada
Since 2016, Eng. Soofe has been one of the fundraisers behind the community-built road between Galkacyo and Hobyo in the Mudug region — a volunteer effort for poverty alleviation that connects towns, trade and families.
Contact La xiriir
Let's build
what's next.