Richard Luhanga
MalawipoliticianMale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Richard Luhanga is a senior police officer in Malawi who recently made headlines after being arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly diverting donated resources meant for the renovation of the Mzuzu Police Clinic to his private estate. His arrest is part of a broader investigation into corruption within the Malawi Police Service, highlighting persistent issues of misconduct and misuse of public resources in the country.
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Richard Luhanga was the current Inspector General who was serving as Northern Region Commissioner at the time of the crash.
Police shifted from search to recovery after Chilima wreckage found, ex-IG tells MPsMalawi· 2026-09-28
Phiri demanded that police chief Richard Luhanga be dragged before the committee to answer tough questions.
Ex-Army chief turns on Police boss Luhanga to face crash probe — While clearing his own name - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Richard Luhanga confirmed that two suspects described as the operation’s masterminds were shot dead during the rescue.
Hero cop ‘recovering well’ after taking bullet for kidnapped Brit — 6 suspects still at large - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-22
Inspector General Richard Luhanga revised the figure of suspects shot dead from four to two.
Malawi’s kidnapping wave exposes cracks in police accountability - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-21
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has promoted eight police officers and awarded each of them K1 million in recognition of their role in the rescue of kidnapped British national Nasrat Osman.
Malawi Police promote and reward 8 officers as IG details Osman rescue operation - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-19
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga identified them, in a statement issued by WhatsApp.
Inside the Mpemba compound where a kidnap plot ended in gunfire - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-19Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga confirmed the identities of the suspects shot dead during the rescue operation.
Mozambican, Malawian named as gunmen shot dead in Osman rescue - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-19
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga is among the dignitaries visiting Kayira.
Mulli joins star-studded procession to hospital bedside of hero cop shot in kidnap rescue - Featured News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga was forced to correct the force’s own account of the operation.
Mukhito hails ‘hero’ Kayira as police admit shootout death toll was wrong - National News MalawiMalawi· 2026-09-18Richard Luhanga is the Inspector General of Police involved in the case of Sylvester Namiwa.
CDEDI’s desperate bid to free Namiwa: ‘Don’t let him rot in a cell this weekend’ - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-31
Namiwa is to see Inspector General Richard Luhanga himself.
Namiwa summoned to Malawi police headquarters - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-07-30Chipiko has escalated her fight with the Malawi Police Service, asking the High Court to commit Inspector General Richard Luhanga for contempt of court after police allegedly ignored a direct judicial order to release her.
Chipiko challenges Malawi police over court defiance - Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & SportsMalawi· 2026-06-22
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has elevated the morale of the Malawi Police Service by recognizing two officers who risked their lives to foil a robbery.
Courage Recognized: Police Chief Rewards Heroes Who Foiled ATM Robbery - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2026-01-13
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has wasted no time stamping his authority on the Malawi Police Service.
IG Luhanga Flexes Authority in Sweeping Police Shake-Up - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-23
Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has ordered traffic officers off Malawi’s roads during peak hours.
Luhanga Bans Peak-Hour Traffic Checks — Motorists Breathe, Police Go Silent - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-21
Richard Luhanga has been confirmed as the new Inspector General of the Malawi Police Service.
Richard Luhanga Confirmed as Malawi’s New Police Chief - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-11-13
Richard Luhanga was once interdicted over corruption and is now the Inspector General of Police.
Mutharika’s “Comeback” Is a Disaster Waiting to Happen: Malawi’s Fatigue Mandate Is Crumbling the Nation’s Moral Capital - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-28
Richard Luhanga has promised to reduce the number of roadblocks across Malawi.
Luhanga’s Roadblock Pledge: Reform or Routine Rhetoric? - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-15
Richard Luhanga has been appointed as Inspector General of Police.
APM Unveils Partial Cabinet: A Calculated Blend of Experience, Qualification and Regional Balance - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-10-06
Richard Luhanga, the Northern Region Police Commissioner, was arrested on corruption and abuse of office charges.
Arrested Commissioner Luhanga still in Office as ‘Paintgate’ Trial date drags - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-04-28
Richard Luhanga was arrested on corruption charges for allegedly stealing paint donated for the clinic’s renovation.
Mzuzu Police Block Journalists Amid ‘Paintgate’ - Malawi Nyasa TimesMalawi· 2025-03-27