In accordance with Section 8 of the Electoral Commission Act and relevant provisions of the Parliamentary and Presidential Elections Act and the Local Government Elections Act, the MEC upholds transparency and accountability in electoral processes, including in areas subject to audit and stakeholder scrutiny.
| Title | Download Link |
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| Response on Scope for Audit from Political Parties |
Supplementary Voter Registration Centres are temporary centres established by the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to allow eligible voters who did not register during the initial voter registration period to register within the legally defined supplementary period before an election
| Title | Download Link |
|---|---|
| List of Councils and Pilot Voter Registration Centres |
MEC remains fully committed to promoting transparency and accountability in line with the Access to Information Act
The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) remains fully committed to promoting transparency and accountability in line with the Access to Information (ATI) Act. The Commission recognizes that the right to access public information is a fundamental pillar of democracy and good governance. In full observance of Section 37 of the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, MEC ensures that every citizen—regardless of age, race, creed, political affiliation, financial standing, or level of education—has the right to access information held by the Commission.
In demonstrating this commitment, MEC made history by becoming the first public service institution in Malawi to appoint an Information Officer immediately after the enactment of the ATI law. This proactive step set the pace for other public institutions, showing that openness and accountability are not just legal requirements but ethical obligations in public service. Through this initiative, the Commission has continued to serve as a model of compliance and transparency in governance.
MEC has also established clear internal mechanisms for processing information requests efficiently. Citizens, researchers, civil society organizations, and the media can formally request information on any aspect of MEC’s operations—ranging from voter registration, boundary demarcation, and electoral finance, to policy decisions and administrative processes. Each request is handled with professionalism and guided by the principles of openness, fairness, and public interest.
A request for information can be made using the following methods which are also acceptable under the provisions of the Access to Information Act and the Access to Information Regulations as gazetted by the responsible minister:
- Through oral requests in person or phone call to the Information officer who is based at the MEC head office in Blantyre and also at any MEC district office across the country
- Through email to information@mec.org.mw
- Through signing an information request form as guided by the Minister of Information which can be downloaded here. The form can be printed and dropped at any MEC office or be sent through email to information@mec.org.mw or post to The Information Officer, Malawi Electoral Commission, Private Bag 113, Blantyre.
- By filling the information request form online here
After submitting the request for information, the Commission will communicate its decision whether to grant or refuse the request within fifteen days. In the event that the information requested is in the custody of another institution, the Commission will transfer that request to the information keeper.
Some requests for information might attract fees especially of they require digitization, printing, duplication, photocopying, printing and the Commission shall advise for such costs in line with the provisions of the Access to Information Act.
If you are unsatisfied with the decision of the Commission regarding your request you are free to apply for an internal review through the information officer within 60 days. Your application for review can be made orally or using the form that can be downloaded here. The Commission will notify you of its decision within five days. You shall not be charged a fee for an internal review.
Where, as an information seeker, you are not satisfied with the decision of the internal review, you are free to appeal for an external review to the Malawi Human Rights Commission whose details are found here
More details about processing of requests for information from MEC can be obtained from the Information officer whose details are below:
Information Officer: Mr Wellington Katantha
Email: information@mec.org.mw
Phone: +265 888 864 342
DOWNLOADS
Malawi’s electoral processes are governed by a framework of laws and regulations designed to ensure the conduct of free, fair, transparent, and credible elections.
| Title | Download Link |
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| Political Parties (Amendment) Act | |
| Political Parties Act, 2018 | |
| Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2024 | |
| Compendium of Electoral Laws, 2025 | |
| Communications Act, 2016 | |
| Malawi Citizenship Act | |
| Constitutional Provisions | |
| Malawi Electoral Commission Act | |
| Presidential, Parliamentary and Local Government Elections Act, 2023 |
Accreditation, in the context of elections, refers to the official process by which individuals or organizations are granted formal authorization by the Electoral Commission to observe or participate in the electoral process in a specified capacity.
| Title | Download Link |
|---|---|
| 2025 accreditation |
An observer report is the systematic and comprehensive account prepared by accredited observer missions—comprised of domestic and international observers, civil society organizations, or election monitoring networks—detailing their observations, findings, and assessments of an electoral process.
| Title | Download Link |
|---|---|
| AU EOM Preliminary Statement May 2014 | |
| AUC Chairpersons Statement | |
| Commonwealth Observer Group’s Interim Statement | |
| European Union Final Report | |
| Malawi Council of Churches Statement | |
| MESN Results Verification Statement | |
| NICE Report | |
| SADC ECF PRELIM Statement | |
| SADC PF Interim Statement 2014 Malawi Elections | |
| SADC Closing Statement | |
| UN Media Statement | |
| ZESN Malawi Statement |
Election results refer to the official outcomes of votes cast during an election, determining the candidates elected to office and the final vote counts for each contest.
Decisions made by the High Court, Constitutional Court, and Supreme Court of Malawi regarding disputes, interpretation, and enforcement of electoral laws, processes, and outcomes.
| Title | Download Link |
|---|---|
| The State v. Electoral Commission Exp. Muluzi | |
| Rapheal joseph Mhone vs MEC and Symon Vuwa Kaunda. | |
| Omar paison Kaisi vs Abubakar Mbaya and Electoral Commission. | |
| Harry Mkandawire vs Billy Kaunda and MEC……….cause no. 2 | |
| Exparte Yeremiah Chihana vs The state and MEC | |
| Exparte Felix Moda and Maxwell Mapemba vs The State and MEC | |
| Dr. Bakili Mulizi v. The Electoral Commission | |
| Stanely Billiati vs Electoral Commission (Case no. 1008) | |
| Winnie Wakudanaye vs The State and The High Court | |
| The Republican Party v. Electoral Commission & Others | |
| Loveness Gondwe and Malawi Electoral Commission Vs. Catherine Gotani Nyahara; MSCA Civil Appeal No. 3 of 2005 | |
| Alfred Ephraim Kachingwe vs MEC and Billy Kaunda | |
| Aleke Kadonaphani vs MEC (CASE NO 7 OF 2004) | |
| Tembo (J Z U) and another v Attorney General (Civil Appeal No. 50 of 2003) | |
| Bingu Wa Mutharika Consultation Case | |
| Ruling on Electoral Commission vs Samuel Sifuli | |
| Ruling on Chimwemwe Kalua’s Nomination | |
| Bishop Kayira Karonga Vs Electoral Commission | |
| Ruling on Recount and Extension of Results Announcement | |
| Ruling on Kabwila vs Electoral Commission | |
| Ruling between Ulemu Msungama, MEC & Bently Namasasu | |
| John Chisi vs Electoral Commission |
The Commission produces a range of publications to support its mandate of managing credible elections and promoting transparency and civic education
Downloads
Access the Commission’s documents and downloads
The Downloads section on the MEC website serves as a central repository for key documents and resources, organized into several categories for easier navigation and access.
