Haiti has declared a 72-hour state of emergency and night curfew in and around the capital because of two jailbreaks and spiralling insecurity. At the weekend, armed gangs stormed a major Port-au-Prince prison, leading to the killing of at least 12 people and release of around 4,000 inmates. Gang leaders say they want to force the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is outside the country. "All of us, the armed groups in the provincial towns and the armed groups in the capital, are united," said the former police officer, who is thought to be behind several massacres in Port-au-Prince. Violence has been rife since President Moïse's assassination.

A similar but slightly smaller share (57%) say that Trump lacks the memory and acuity for the job. About one-third of Democrats said they're not very or not at all confident in Biden's mental capability in the new survey, up from 14% in January 2022. Only 40% of Democrats said they're extremely or very confident in Biden's mental abilities, with approximately 3 in 10 saying they're “somewhat” confident. In the survey, 59% of Republicans are extremely or very confident that Trump has the mental abilities to be president. About 9 in 10 Republicans say Biden lacks the mental capability to serve as president, while a similar share of Democrats say that about Trump.

Muslim leaders from different groups launch Humanitarian appeal for Palestinians in Gaza calling for the cessation of hostilities by the Israel regime on March 03, 2024. [Samson Wire, Standard]Muslim leaders have criticized the Kenyan government over silence on the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. "The government of Kenya has a moral obligation to stand out and condemn the atrocities being committed against the Palestinian people," said Kerow. He was reading a statement signed by Voices for Palestine which is an initiative of the Jamia Mosque Committee, National Muslim Leaders Forum, Council of Imams and Preachers of Kenya, Al-Amen Mosque and Adams Mosque. The deal would also allow more humanitarian aid into Gaza with Qatar and Egypt mediating the talks.

Fix manufacturing sector to stabilise economyMonday, March 4th, 2024 06:20 | By Fred AmingaEconomy growth representation. With a new government assuming office, it becomes apparent that one of the engines propelling Kenya’s economic growth is faltering. While diaspora remittances have provided a steady stream of income, leveraging the manufacturing sector could have offered a more sustainable solution. Regrettably, Kenya’s manufacturing sector has languished in an inhospitable business environment, characterized by unpredictable taxes and bureaucratic hurdles that have refused to give. Just as a prudent pilot navigates a storm, Kenya must prioritize stabilising its economy to weather the turbulence first.

New signing Arthur Gitego on Sunday opened his goal account in the Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL), as AFC Leopards beat bottom-placed Nzoia Sugar 2-0 at Nyayo National Stadium. The Rwandese international scored a hat-trick in Leopards’ 3-0 win over minnows PAC University in the MozzartBet Cup last weekend. Winger Hassan Beja sealed Ingwe’s win over Nzoia with an 86th minute strike to stretch their unbeaten run to nine matches. The fans should expect more goals from him in the remaining matches,” said Leopards coach Thomas Trucha. Shabana’s only victory under coach Omollo was the 5-2 rout they registered over Nzoia on January 14.

[AP Photo]Azimio leaders have accused President William Ruto of interfering with the independence of the Judiciary and Parliament and urged Kenyans to resist attempts to erode democratic gains. Speaking at Makenji ACK Parish in Embu county, on Sunday, the leaders accused President Ruto of disobeying court orders and interfering with legislation in Parliament. The Wiper leader accused the government of disobeying court orders on the housing levy. Kitui Senator Enock Wambua said President Ruto was setting a bad precedent by disobeying court orders. Matungulu MP Stephen Mule claimed that the Haiti issue is transactional where an individual will benefit at the expense of innocent Kenyans.

(Photo/Courtesy)Just a day after Nollywood actor John Okafor, known as Mr Ibu, passed away, his adopted daughter Jasmine has changed his TikTok account to her name. Along with the name change, it seems Jasmine has removed most of Mr Ibu's videos, leaving only six that feature herself. A screenshot of Mr Ibu's TikTok handle changed to ladyjasminec.liveThis move has upset many of Mr Ibu's fans on social media, who accuse Jasmine of disrespecting the actor's legacy. Fans believe that Mr Ibu's social media accounts should serve as a tribute to his life and career, instead of being used for other purposes. However why did his adopted daughter Jasmine changed all his handles to her name on IG and TikTok?

President William Ruto and the Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry During the signing of a reciprocal instrument between Kenya and Haiti on the Multi-National security support mission in Haiti. [PCS]Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi has criticised President William Ruto for signing a security deal with Haiti to deploy 1,000 Kenyan police officers to the troubled Caribbean nation. In a statement on Sunday, March 3, Wanjigi, said the deal was “callous, selfish and disappointing” and showed Ruto’s lack of concern for the plight of Kenyans and Haitians. “The government is at the same time busy deploying 1,000 police officers to Haiti for not peacekeeping but war. Wanjigi’s statement comes after Ruto and Henry witnessed the signing of a security deal between the two countries on Friday, 1 March, at State House, Nairobi.

3/3: Face the Nation This week on "Face the Nation," Margaret Brennan speaks with Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as President Biden blames former President Donald Trump for influencing Republicans to kill a border security deal. Plus, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms director Steven Dettelbach discusses how new technology might require new solutions on guns.

Local lawmakers of the National People's Congress and political advisers of the National Committee of the CPPCC leave for Beijing to attend the nation's annual Two Sessions. Local lawmakers of the National People's Congress and political advisers of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference left Shanghai for Beijing to attend the nation's annual Two Sessions. A total of 106 national CPPCC members are from Shanghai. The division of responsibilities and collaboration mechanisms should be clarified, and it's also important to enhance the coordination of cross-department implementation of foreign-related laws and regulations, Jiang said. According Ding Zuohong, a national CPPCC member and president of Yuexing Group, the spread of pre-cooked food should not go unchecked because of its uneven quality and the sector's disorderly development.

Panic has gripped Kisii County employees after officials from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) summoned 143 employees for allegedly presenting suspicious and questionable academic qualifications to secure employment in a public office. Also Read: Government unveils plan to stamp out fake degreesThe EACC urged the county secretary to ensure that all officers named in the letter are facilitated to comply with the summons without fail. Also Read: Moi University seeks to curb fake degrees in new partnership with EACCA report by the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM) also revealed that some employees of the Kisii County government used fake certificates to seek employment. The report, which was made public last year at Gusii Stadium by IHRM Executive Director Queresha Abdullahi, was handed over to Kisii Governor Simba Arati for action. Ms Abdullahi said they conducted the audit after receiving a letter of engagement in October 2022 from the then County Secretary, Mr Patrick Lumumba.

The pastor dropped the prophecy about Mr Ibu on December 31, 2023. In number 17 of his prophecies, as seen on Obim's post, Robert Jr wrote that he foresaw the demise of Mr Ibu and some Nollywood actors. On Saturday, Robert Jr reshared Obim's Facebook post containing his prophecies in reaction to Mr Ibu's death. See Robert Jr's prophecy about Mr Ibu here. Blogger Tosin Silverdam accused Jasmine of seizing the late actor's TikTok account.

The superstar performed at the Pre-wedding Gala of the son of Asia’s richest man. Her decision to perform barefoot has been described as a “homage” to the local culture. Superstar Rihanna pulled a 40 minutes performance at the three-day pre-wedding celebrations for the son of Asia’s richest man, as celebrities and business moguls descended upon western India for the lavish event. Rihanna performed barefoot on stage for some 1,200 guests in the small town of Jamnagar, Gujarat. The star-studded event was attended by big names including Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Ivanka Trump and Shah Rukh Khan.

I bet that within a month, if it hasn’t happened already, those big beautiful windows will be fitted with prison-like grills, Kenya-style. We live in a country where you have to consider a long list of factors before doing something as necessary as constructing a house or renting one. The first is security, followed by accessibility and other important aspects such as the availability of water and electricity. Like many Kenyans, I don’t think I’d sleep a wink if the house I lived in had no bars on the windows or a perimeter wall. But this person would rather pay the Nairobi County government Sh200 every day than park at his place of work free of charge.

This study emphasizes the importance of selecting reputable tattoo artists who use high-quality, thoroughly tested inks. It’s crucial to discuss any concerns with your chosen artist and ensure they adhere to proper safety and hygiene protocols. Apart from the potential risks highlighted in the recent study, getting a tattoo entails other health considerations. A recent survey by the Pew Research Center in August 2023 provided insights into the growing popularity of tattoos. Nearly half (47%) of participants with tattoos stated that they served as a form of personal expression and a means to convey their beliefs and values.