By Phillimon Backson
Atotal of 78 inmate candidates are today sitting for this year’s Primary School Certificate of Education (PSCLE) examinations across its correctional facilities nationwide, an increase from 58 inmates who sat for the exams last year.
According to Malawi Prison Service Spokesperson, Steve Charles Meke, The candidates are from seven prison facilities that include Zomba Prison, Chichiri Prison, Bvumbwe Young Offenders Rehabilitation Centre, Maula Prison, Kachere Female Prison, Mzuzu Prison, and Mzimba Prison.
Meke adds that out of the number , 68 are male inmates while 10 are female inmates saying this demonstrates the Service’s continued commitment to providing educational opportunities to inmates as part of rehabilitation and reintegration efforts.
