NICE Brings Electoral Awareness to Inmates at Chitipa Prison
In an effort to promote inclusive democratic participation, the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) conducted a civic education outreach at Chitipa Prison, targeting inmates with crucial information about the upcoming general elections. During the visit, NICE engaged the prison population on electoral processes and the importance of informed voting. The initiative aimed to ensure that no citizen, including those incarcerated, is left behind in the democratic process. Chitipa Prison Superintendent Lupakisho Mkinga expressed appreciation for the visit, saying it demonstrated respect for inmates' rights. “As prison officers, we are happy that the same information being shared outside is also being disseminated here, Inmates have the right to information, and we do not want to see those rights violated during the campaign period. We encourage all stakeholders to ensure that prisons are not left out.” Lusako Swira, the District Programs Officer for NICE in Chitipa, highlight...