Maula Prison

Maula Prison

Location	Lilongwe, Malawi
Coordinates	13°58′S33°47′E / 13.967°S 33.783°E / -13.967; 33.783
Status	Operational
Security class	Maximum (male and female)
Capacity	500
Opened	January 1971
Managed by	Malawi Government

Maula Prison is a maximum-security prison located in Lilongwe, Malawi. ^[1]

History

Formation

The prison was constructed in 1971, during the presidency of Hastings Kamuzu Banda. It was built to replace the old Lilongwe Prison, which was deemed too small and enadequate. ^{[2] [3] [4] [5]}

References

1. Banning-Lover, Rachel (2016-07-29). "Behind the walls of Malawi's harshest prisons – in pictures". the Guardian. ISSN   0261-3077 . Retrieved 2024-05-27.
2. Kalumbi, Mike (2022-12-25). "Musician Rudo celebrates with young offenders at Maula Prison Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
3. Agency (MANA), Malawi News (2024-01-04). "Maula Prison moves 58 young offenders to Thyolo for exam preparations Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
4. Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-10-12). "Two Baptist Church pastors remanded at Maula Prison over fraud Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.
5. Reporter, Malawi24 (2022-07-18). "Court sends Susu to Maula Prison Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-27.