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The #TukoKadi campaign, meaning 'we're here for the voter card,' kicked off around March 12, drawing hundreds to IEBC spots like Thika and Nairobi's Anniversary Towers. Photojournalist Allans Ademba shares scenes of crowds facing limited staff, with organizers reporting 28,000 new registrations nationwide awaiting confirmation—far outpacing IEBC's recent youth gains of just 30,000. Rappers like Octopizzo and former commissioner Roselyn Akombe cheer the end of apathy, though some critics see it as peer pressure, while one Embu resident beams with pride at the turnout.

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Long lines of young Kenyans snake outside IEBC offices, IDs in hand, ready to claim their voter cards ahead of 2027 elections.

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Everton cruised to a 3-0 win over Chelsea on Saturday, with Beto scoring twice after capitalizing on Sánchez's errors in the 33rd and 62nd minutes, before Iliman Ndiaye curled in a beauty in the 76th. Despite Chelsea's 64% possession and chances like Enzo Fernández's saved shot and Estevão's crossbar hit, Sánchez's heavy touches and blunders proved costly. The defeat drops Chelsea to sixth, three points behind Aston Villa in fourth, with fans mocking the keeper online and some calling for Filip Jørgensen to step in.

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Beto danced past Chelsea's Robert Sánchez with a cheeky dink, then slithered one through his legs for a brace that left the Blues stunned at Goodison Park.

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Beto's brace and Iliman Ndiaye's late goal handed Chelsea a fourth straight loss, while Danny Welbeck's double gave Brighton victory over defending champions Liverpool, their 10th Premier League defeat this season. Arsenal had beaten both teams earlier—1-0 at Brighton on March 4 with Bukayo Saka's early strike, and 2-0 over Everton on March 14 via late goals from Viktor Gyokores and Max Dowman—prompting fans to celebrate Mikel Arteta's pragmatic style. The Gunners lead by nine points on 70 from 31 games, extending their buffer without playing as rivals faltered.

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Everton crushed Chelsea 3-0 and Brighton beat Liverpool 2-1, but fans couldn't stop talking about one team that tamed both earlier this spring.

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Chelsea fans taunt Arsenal supporters by referencing Kepa Arrizabalaga's 'Thank you Chelsea' gesture after he saved penalties in the 2019 Europa League final in Baku. Chelsea defeated Arsenal 4-1 in the match under Unai Emery. The gesture highlights Kepa's key role in securing the trophy for Chelsea.

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Born Carlos Ray Norris in 1940, he built fame as a six-time karate champion, starred with Bruce Lee in films like 'Return of the Dragon,' and became a household name as Cordell Walker on 'Walker, Texas Ranger' from 1993 to 2001. Fans remembered his invincible memes, like pushing the Earth down instead of doing push-ups, and shared heartfelt tributes. He leaves his wife Gena, five children, books on fitness and faith, and a legacy of tough-guy heroism.

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Chuck Norris, the unbreakable action hero who roundhouse-kicked his way into legend, passed away Thursday morning in Kauai following a medical emergency. His family shared the news on Instagram, calling him simply 'Dad, Papa, and husband.'

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The 22-year-old Spaniard completed his Career Grand Slam with the 2026 Australian Open win over Novak Djokovic, becoming the youngest man to do so at 22 years and 272 days, surpassing Don Budge's 1938 mark. His custom racket bag's English phrasing drew sharp criticism for overlooking Steffi Graf, who finished hers at 18 in 1988, and Serena Williams at 21 in 2003, with some calling it erasure of women's achievements. Defenders note separate men's and women's tours, while the bag's Spanish text uses masculine grammar implying 'youngest man'; Alcaraz stayed focused, beating João Fonseca 6-4, 6-4 in Miami.

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Carlos Alcaraz arrived at the Miami Open with a Nike bag boldly claiming he's the youngest ever to win all four majors. That simple statement has tennis fans passionately debating records and legacies.

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Public figures from politics, sports, and entertainment shared heartfelt Eid al-Fitr wishes after the Shawwal crescent moon was sighted late Friday, confirming celebrations on Saturday, March 21 in most of India—though Kerala marked it a day earlier. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoped for brotherhood and kindness, while Rahul Gandhi posted a personal video from home saying 'Namaskar, Happy Eid' with wishes for joy and prosperity. Stars like Jr NTR, Allu Arjun, Sachin Tendulkar, and global names including Tim Cook joined in, highlighting themes of faith, community, and generosity—even a cats account added 'Eid Meowbarak.'

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Families across India and the world gathered for prayers and sweets like sheer khurma, marking the end of Ramadan with joy and reflection.

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In a Church Times interview following his recent West Bank visit, Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell described Israeli military actions in Gaza as deliberately indiscriminate and genocidal acts, while labeling the West Bank a regime of apartheid and ethnic cleansing through settler expansion. He emphasized that his criticism targets state policies, not Judaism or Jewish people, and supports Church divestment from occupation-enabling companies. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis rebuked the remarks as irresponsible and morally inverted, planning a personal letter to Cottrell amid growing divides among UK faith leaders over the Gaza conflict now in its second year.

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After witnessing settler violence in the West Bank, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell has accused Israel of genocidal acts in Gaza and apartheid in the occupied territories.

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Ebrahim Zolfaghari, spokesman for Iran's armed forces command, declared Tehran stands with Palestinians until 'dear Palestine returns free and proud to its original owners.' He framed Iran's defense against US-Israeli strikes—now in day 23—as protecting the dignity of the entire Islamic Ummah, urging patience on Gaza amid contested casualties exceeding thousands on both sides. The message highlights Iran's long-standing policy linking its conflicts to Palestine since the 1979 Revolution, with no immediate replies from Hamas, Palestinian Authority, or Israel.

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In a rare Arabic address flanked by Iranian flags, a top military spokesman assured Gazans they are not alone in their fight. He tied Iran's war with Israel and the US directly to the Palestinian cause.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Chelsea players Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella displayed apparent lack of trust and disrespectful body language toward manager Liam Rosenior when he approached fans after a match. Social media discussions highlight their unenthusiastic responses, with some noting similar reactions from other players like Neto.

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The campaign highlights a stronger shilling at 129 to the dollar, inflation down to 4.3%, record $14.6 billion reserves, and GDP growth near 5%. Programs like the Hustler Fund have reached 26-27 million people with loans, while infrastructure connects over 10 million homes to electricity and agriculture boosts maize and tea output. Critics note high public debt at 70% of GDP, 60-70% loan defaults, and unmet targets like housing, as opposition calls the claims exaggerated amid ongoing hardships.

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Kenyan President William Ruto's backers are posting a detailed scorecard of gains in the economy, roads, and farms, urging voters to stick with him using the tag #NachaguaRuto.

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