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| Location | Mzuzu, Malawi |
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| Coordinates | 11°27′29″S34°00′54″E / 11.45807°S 34.015131°E |
| Status | Operational |
| Security class | Maximum (male and female) |
| Capacity | 800 |
| Opened | 1956 |
| Managed by | Malawi Prison Service |
Mzuzu Central Prison is a prison in Mzuzu City in Mzimba District, Malawi. [1] The prison was built to address the growing need for a secure facility to hold criminals and political dissidents in the Northern Region of Malawi. [1] [2] [3]
The prison was established in 1956 during the British colonial era, with the aim of detaining and rehabilitating offenders from the northern region of Malawi. Initially, the prison had a small capacity, but it has undergone several expansions and renovations over the years to accommodate the growing inmate population. [1] [4]
Mzuzu Central Prison has a range of facilities to support the rehabilitation and well-being of inmates, including: [1] [5] [6]
Mzuzu Central Prison has a maximum capacity of approximately 1,500 inmates, although it often holds more due to overcrowding. The prison population consists of male and female inmates, including those on remand and convicted prisoners. [1]
Mzuzu Central Prison has held several notable inmates throughout its history, including:
The primary objectives of Mzuzu Central Prison are: [1]
The aim of the prison is to contribute to the reduction of crime in Malawi by providing a conducive environment for the rehabilitation and reformation of offenders.
The vision of Mzuzu Central Prison is to become a model correctional facility in Malawi, providing effective rehabilitation programs and producing law-abiding citizens upon release.
The mission of the prison is to provide a safe, secure, and rehabilitative environment for inmates, staff, and the community, through effective management, efficient resource allocation, and collaboration with stakeholders.
Mzuzu Central Prison faces several challenges, including: [7] [8]
Despite these challenges, the prison continues to play a critical role in the criminal justice system of Malawi, with a commitment to rehabilitating offenders and promoting community safety.
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