ABOUT THE MINISTRY
The Ministry of Homeland Security. Plays a crucial role in the provision of advisory services on specific and general matters of concern in the area of security to other ministries, departments and the general public.
These are reflected in our Vision and Mission statements and our Corporate Objectives at ministry-level. The Ministry is composed of the Ministry Headquarters, Malawi Police Service, Malawi Prisons Service, Immigration Department, and Department of Refugees.
The Ministry's mandate is derived from Constitutional Provisions, Acts and Government Policies related to the machinery of public service administration.
CORPORATE OBJECTIVES
- To provide internal security policy, strategic and management direction
- To reduce crime and fear of crime and maintain public safety and order in an efficient and accountable manner
- To execute the sentences of courts and ensure safe, humane custody and rehabilitation of offenders
- To provide sound migration management and achieve timely issuance of relevant documents to eligible persons for national security and social-economic development
- To manage refugee programs in Malawi
