Kasungu Prison

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LocationKasungu, Malawi
Coordinates13°02′S 33°29′E / 13.033°S 33.483°E / -13.033; 33.483
StatusOperational
Security classMaximum (male and female)
Capacity1,500
Opened1930
Managed byMalawi Prison Service

Kasungu Prison, also known as Kasungu Central Prison, is a maximum-security prison located in Kasungu, Malawi.[1]

History

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Formation

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Kasungu Prison was established in 1930 during the British colonial era as a response to the growing need for a secure facility to house prisoners in the northern region of Malawi.[2] At first, it was designed to hold 200 prisoners but was expanded and further renovated to accommodate a larger population.[1]

Places

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The prison consists of several buildings, including cellblocks, dormitories, kitchen and dining areas, and administrative offices. The facility also has a hospital wing, a chapel, and recreational spaces for prisoners.[3][2]

Facilities

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The prison has a capacity of approximately 1,500 inmates, although it has held more than 2,000 prisoners at times due to overcrowding.[4]

Scandals

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Kasungu Prison has been involved in several incidents, including poisoning.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Online, Nation (2019-08-22). "Decongesting Kasungu Prison | Nation Online". mwnation.com. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  2. ^ a b Voice, Malawi (2022-07-08). "Ex-prisoner Donates MK0.7 Million Items to Kasungu Prison Female Inmates". Malawi Voice. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  3. ^ a b "Kasungu prison warder poisoned to death - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-02-20. Retrieved 2024-05-31.
  4. ^ Malenga, Bright (2018-01-15). "Warder murders prisoner in Kasungu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-31.