Malawi and Ethiopia has sealed a hard-hitting new pact to crush the human trafficking gangs preying on desperate migrants — as officials warned criminals can no longer use borders as a “shield” to escape justice. The agreement, signed in Ad dis Ababa, will see the two African nations join forces against the organised crime networks […]
Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhitho, is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to sign a landmark bilateral agreement targeting human trafficking and the smuggling of migrants between the two nations — the latest move in an intensifying crackdown on trafficking networks operating across the region. Upon his arrival, Mukhitho was welcomed by Belayhun Yirga Kifile, […]
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has branded as “fake” a statement circulating on social media claiming the party has expelled First Vice President Jane Ansah, dismissing the claims as “pathetic” propaganda, as the party intensified its internal restructuring drive during a high-level meeting in Blantyre. DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito used the gathering to […]
The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued a stern warning to its members, insisting the party will not tolerate individuals acting outside its established protocols and structures. DPP secretary-general Peter Mukhito used a party meeting to demand that members show proper respect towards officials who have been duly elected through the party’s official convention […]
Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhitho has flatly denied claims that detained activist Sylvester Namiwa is being deprived of basic necessities behind bars, insisting the law will be allowed to run its course. Speaking out amid mounting political pressure, Mukhitho hit back at accusations levelled against police, declaring that law enforcers must be left to […]
Malawi’s government has vowed to shake up the country’s Immigration Act in a fresh bid to slam shut legal loopholes being exploited by human traffickers and organised crime networks. Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito announced the planned overhaul during commemorations marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons in Lilongwe, revealing that the changes will […]
Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister has doubled down on his insistence that ordinary communities and their MPs must foot the bill for building police posts, with government only stepping in once the buildings are actually finished. Peter Mukhito made the controversial declaration after facing tough questions in Parliament on Friday, telling reporters afterwards that constituents are […]
Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, Peter Mukhito, has told parliament that MPs should stop repeatedly asking his ministry to open police posts in their constituencies, insisting that responsibility lies with the lawmakers themselves rather than central government. “I am repeating this again and again,” Mukhito told the National Assembly as he fielded questions directed at […]
Malawi’s minister of homeland security, Peter Mukhitho, has advised Lilongwe City Ngwenya MP Nancy Tembo to consider tapping into the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and District Development Fund (DDF) to support the construction of police houses in her constituency, arguing that locally administered resources can help ease pressure on central government budgets. Responding in Parliament […]
Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has signalled a dramatic shake‑up of Malawi’s jail system, revealing plans to commercialise prison industries in a bid to turn inmates into skilled, productive workers. Mukhito said the government wants to transform prison workshops into profit‑making operations, giving offenders hands‑on vocational training so they stand a real chance of rebuilding […]
Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister made an unannounced swoop on Lilongwe Prison this week — and what he found painted a troubling picture of overcrowding, food shortages and inmates pleading for a fairer chance at a presidential pardon. Peter Mukhito arrived at the facility on Wednesday alongside Deputy Minister Norman Chisale and Principal Secretary Linda Moyo, […]
Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) yesterday detained seven cars belonging to former State House Chief of Staff, Peter Mukhitho suspected to be not properly cleared A statement signed by the tax collecting body spokesperson Steven Kapoloma said MRA searched Mukhitho’s residence following a tip. The seven vehicles include a Toyota Land Cruiser (VX8), a Range Rover, […]
Fiscal and Fraud Section of police on Tuesday released former Chief of Staff of State Residences, Peter Mukhito, after questioning without any charge and he did not sleep in the cooler. Mukhitho—who also served as Inspector General of police during the late Bingu wa Mutharika regime— was under arrest as officers questioned him in connection […]
Malawi Police Service, Fiscal and Fraud Section, has Tuesday arrested former director general of State Residences Peter Mukhito in connection with cement worth K5 billion former president Peter Mutharika imported duty-free. Mukhito, a former Inspector General of Police, is signatory to the correspondence between State Residences and Malawi Revenue Authorities (MRA) indicating that Mutharika […]
President Lazarus Chakwera has appointed Prince Kapondamgaga as his new chief of staff at State House, replacing Peter Mukhito who was serving former president Peter Mutharika. Kapondamgaga, a close ally to President Chakwera, is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Farmers Union of Malawi (FUM), an umbrella body for farmers in Malawi. As CEO, Prince […]
State House director general Peter Mukhito’s wife, Chance has graduated with a second master’s degree this time in Business Administration from Esami University in Arusha, Tanzania. The Mukhito residence now brags of three master’s degrees as Chance holds her first master’s degree in Supply Chain Management from Bolton University in UK which she obtained in […]
Sometimes inspiration comes from least expected sources. A policeman in any country would likely not produce an academic paper at any academic level let alone at Masters Degree level about commercial livestock production and economic development. But that’s exactly what Malawi’s State House Director General, Peter Mabvuto Mukhito, former Malawi Police Inspector General has done in London. […]
President Peter Mutharika’s Chief of Staff Peter Mukhito has graduated with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA) with merit from the University of Chichester in the UK, Nyasa Times understands. Mukhito’s graduation has stirred up social media with various prominent social media users congratulating him for the achievement. Some of the messages have described Mukhito […]