Richard Luhanga
MalawipoliticianMale3.0Global 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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Chipiko 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