Dedza Prison

Dedza Prison is the prison located in the town of Dedza, in the central region of Malawi, at the foot of Dedza Mountain. The prison was built to provide a secure and safe environment for prisoners, offer rehabilitation programs and vocational training, and prepare inmates for reintegration into society on release.

History

Dedza Prison was established in the 1920 during the colonial era of Nyasaland. The prison was part of the colonial administration's efforts to establish a formal criminal justice system in the region.

The prison complex consists of several buildings, including cellblocks, dormitories, kitchen and dining areas, administrative offices, a hospital wing, a chapel, recreational spaces, and vocational training workshops.