Peter Mukhito
MalawipoliticianMale7.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Peter Mukhito is a former Inspector General of Police in Malawi and currently serves as the Secretary General of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). He has recently made headlines for his passionate declaration of political intent in the Lilongwe City Centre, where he criticized the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP) for its governance failures and called for a political reckoning in the upcoming elections. Mukhito's assertive rhetoric positions him as a prominent figure in the DPP's strategy to regain power and restore what he believes to be a deteriorating situation in Malawi.
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Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito visited Kayira in the hospital.
Mulli joins star-studded procession to hospital bedside of hero cop shot in kidnap rescue - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18
Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito has hailed wounded Deputy Inspector General of Police Noel Kayira as a hero.
Mukhito hails ‘hero’ Kayira as police admit shootout death toll was wrong - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18Peter Mukhito announced that Malawi’s national identity cards will no longer carry an expiry date.
Malawi scraps ID card expiry date, Mukhito announces at Digital Wallet launch - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito unveiled the change on Tuesday in Lilongwe at the launch of the Nzika Digital ID Wallet.
Malawi discovers the political value of removing a small annoyance - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-16
Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito has declared that President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika is spearheading a drive to transform Malawi’s prisons.
‘You lose your liberty, not your dignity’: Mukhito unveils Mutharika’s bold vision to transform Malawi’s prisons - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-11
Peter Mukhito, Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, defends his deputy Norman Chisale over accusations of threatening opposition supporters.
Mukhito defends Chisale over threat to whip opposition supporters - Politics News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-10
Peter Mukhito criticized Suleman’s announcement regarding the public inquiries.
Commentator questions civil society opposition to corruption probes - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-10
Peter Mukhito is the DPP Secretary General who denied the rumors about Ansah's expulsion.
‘Fake news’: DPP denies expelling VP Ansah as ruling party moves to tighten grip - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-12
Peter Mukhito, the DPP secretary-general, demanded respect for elected officials during a party meeting.
‘Respect the chain of command!’ DPP SG Mukhito moves to quell internal tensions - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-11
Peter Mukhito, Secretary general of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party, noted that Banda’s death had deeply affected the party.
Brian Banda laid to rest: ‘His legacy will endure’ - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-08-10
Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito announced the planned overhaul during commemorations marking World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.
Malawi to overhaul immigration laws in crackdown on human traffickers - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito revealed that traffickers are now exploiting fake job adverts.
From Facebook to fake job ads: the digital trap catching vulnerable Malawians - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Peter Mukhito, Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, acknowledged the urgent need for comprehensive reform of refugee laws.
Malawi moves to deport Ethiopian refugee who held right of abode for 15 years - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-29
Peter Mukhito made the controversial declaration after facing tough questions in Parliament on Friday.
Mukhito defends police station funding model as 6,000 new officers announced - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-24Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito acknowledged the problem of rising criminal cases involving recently released inmates.
Malawi urged to boost prisoner rehabilitation as presidential pardon recipients linked to fresh crimes - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-22
Peter Mukhito, Malawi’s Minister of Homeland Security, has told parliament that MPs should stop repeatedly asking his ministry to open police posts in their constituencies.
Mukhito tells Malawi MPs to stop asking him to build police posts: ‘That’s your job, not government’s’ - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-21Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito acknowledged the rising number of cases involving pardoned prisoners.
Nankhumwa: Freed prisoners ‘go straight back to crime’ behind borehole theft spree - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-20Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito is referenced in the context of the debate on professional safety.
MP Kwelepeta calls for tougher sentences over killing of professionals like Dr Chomo - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-12
Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito has signalled a dramatic shake‑up of Malawi’s jail system.
Malawi’s prisons set for commercialisation, Mukhito hints - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-04Peter Mukhito, Malawi’s Homeland Security Minister, made an unannounced visit to Lilongwe Prison to inspect conditions and address inmate concerns.
Mukhito and Chisale’s surprise prison visit exposes hunger, overcrowding and calls for fairer amnesty - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-04
Peter Mukhito was arrested in 2020 following the MCP's election victory.
New Government, Same Script: Arrests, Headlines, No Justice - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-02-09
Minister Peter Mukhito said the actions form part of a determined push to restore efficiency, transparency and public trust.
State Steps In as Passport Delays, Corruption, Trafficking and Kabaza Crashes Spark Public Concern - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-26Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito said the campaign will be rolled out in seven phases across 25 districts.
Govt to Spend MK7bn to Register 4.6 Million Unregistered Children - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-17Peter Mukhito, the Minister of Homeland Security, reinforced the seriousness of land grabbing during the press conference.
New Sheriff in Town: Minister Chipungu Hits the Ground Running, Issues Bold Warning Against ‘Politically-Induced’ Land Grabbing - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-13
Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito faced criticism from Members of Parliament regarding the government's negligence.
Security Expert Slams Years of Neglect as Police Scramble to Revive 997 Rapid Response - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-27
Homeland Security Minister Peter Mukhito vowed to end the passport chaos and restore discipline in the police service.
No Time to Feast — Mutharika Declares War on Lazy and Corrupt Ministers - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-03
Peter Mukhito takes the critical portfolio of Homeland Security.
Mutharika’s “New” Cabinet Draws Ire: Bloated, Regionally Skewed, and Breaking Key Promises - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-31
The statement signed by DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito announced the appointments.
Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-13
Mukhito synchronized regional structures, aligned campaign operations, and maintained internal cohesion.
ANALYSIS | The brains, the strategy, the victory – DPP’s road back to power - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-02
DPP Secretary General Peter Mukhito clarified that the party has no control over the pricing policies of private companies.
DPP Distances Itself from Fuel and Castel Price Hikes - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-01