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SCRUBS star Zach Braff has hit back at rumours he’s fallen for an AI chatbot. AdvertisementAlthough his name wasn’t directly mentioned, the star jumped in and denied his AI dating status. I never thought for a second it was him.”A third mocked: “Definitely something JD would do.”“This is peak ‘don’t mess with Zach Braff energy,” observed a fan. “He dated a woman like Florence Pugh for Christ’s sake. In 2019, Zach dated Florence Pugh, 29, who starred opposite Harry Styles in Don’t Worry Darling, until their split in 2022.

A new law is proposing big fines and jail terms for Kenyan sportsmen and women who engage in match manipulation. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026, sponsored by Nominated MP Irene Nyakerario Mayaka, was presented to the National Assembly on Wednesday, March 11. It aims to close legal loopholes that have historically hindered the prosecution of those involved in fixing sporting events. AdvertisementAdvertisementDefining and Penalising ManipulationA central feature of the proposed law is its broad definition of match manipulation. AdvertisementAdvertisementStrengthening Oversight and Dispute ResolutionThe proposed amendment also aims to enhance the authority of Sports Kenya, empowering the agency to investigate reports of suspected match manipulation in partnership with law enforcement.

President William Ruto/PCSPresident William Ruto has boldly declared he is ready for the ‘exam’ on his leadership, daring other leaders to match their words with a track record. Today, we have a credible track record on what we have done on the 10-point agenda and on the transformation of our nation,” he said. That exam, I am ready for it,” he said, referring to the assessment ahead of the 2027 general elections. “I want to challenge all the other leaders, kila mtu akuje na track record yake, kama umekua kiongozi miaka mitano, leta track record ya miaka mitano, kama umekua kiongozi miaka kumi, leta track record ya miaka kumi, wacha kusumbua sisi. So, matusi, name calling, ukabila…leta track record yako, leta track record yako,” he said.

NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 12 — The Football Kenya Federation (FKF) has officially launched an ambitious recruitment drive in Europe, aimed at strengthening the Harambee Stars squad ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania. Joining the delegation is the Harambee Stars technical bench, headed by head coach Benni McCarthy. “These engagements are part of our wider commitment as Football Kenya Federation to build a strong, competitive squad capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with Africa’s and the world’s best. His decision to switch allegiance to Harambee Stars marks a major coup for the technical bench. The recruitment of dual-citizenship players is a central pillar of Coach McCarthy’s strategy to blend local talent with players exposed to elite European academies.

Audio By VocalizeThe Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has partially closed the Thika Superhighway at Globe Roundabout to allow stabilisation works on the Nairobi River Bridge, a move set to affect thousands of commuters on one of Nairobi's busiest arterial roads. The closure runs from March 12 to 19, to enable reinstatement works at the bridge along the busy A2 Thika Superhighway corridor. Almost all public service vehicles plying Thika Road use the roundabout to access the Nairobi central business district. Motorists intending to make a U-turn at Globe Roundabout towards Thika will use the Guru Nanak U-turn. "Temporary traffic control measures, lane management or diversions may be introduced as technical investigations and stabilisation works progress," KeNHA noted in a public notice.

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‌The shocked landlady relayed three horrifying words to the emergency operator: "He's eating her." The inquest in Newport today heard Mandy repeat in the 999 call: "He's eating her". She witnessed shop worker Cerys Yemm, 22, having her face sliced open with a screwdriver before being gnawed by her murderer inside the room. ‌Mandy told the inquest she believed Williams was eating Cerys, even though "science has proved he wasn't". She orders her son to step back from the door, having told the operator that she witnessed Williams eating the girl.

Public servants will soon be allowed to use the state-backed loans to buy commercial vehicles and motorcycles in proposed National Treasury reforms. The new plan aims at improving loan uptake for the struggling state Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund. Appearing before the committee on Delegated Legislation chaired by Samuel Chepkonga, Mbadi said the reforms are designed to make the facility attractive and accessible to more public servants. The changes will be done through amendments to the State Officers and Public Officers Motor Car Loan Scheme Fund Regulations of 2025. According to Treasury, managers of the fund have been summoned several times to explain why public officers are not utilising the facility.

Popular Creator Carol the Warrior Passes Away after Months of Health StrugglesSource: InstagramThe influencer commanded a huge fanbase on social media with over 200,000 followers on Instagram. The content creator first opened up about her health struggles in October 2025. In a post she shared in December 2025, the beloved content creator described the year as the most difficult chapter of her life. "With profound sorrow, we announce the passing of our warrior, Carol the Warrior. Popular Creator Carol the Warrior Passes Away after Months of Health StrugglesSource: InstagramIs Vioja Mahakamani actor Mzae Comedy dead?

A violent confrontation that erupted in Nairobi’s CBD and quickly went viral on social media has been confirmed by police as a domestic dispute, not a fare-related altercation as widely speculated online. The incident, captured in a video that spread rapidly across multiple platforms, shows a woman hurling a stone at a matatu, shattering its windscreen. The footage sparked intense speculation, with many online users claiming the confrontation stemmed from a dispute over fare change. While online narratives initially painted the confrontation as a fare dispute, police investigations have revealed a more personal and complex reality. Officials have reiterated that the incident is fundamentally a domestic issue and cautioned against drawing conclusions from viral clips without verified information.

Israel has launched new strikes towards the Iranian capital. In a post on Telegram the Israel Defense Forces say they have "just begun a wide-scale wave of strikes targeting infrastructure of the Iranian terror regime across Tehran". In the past few minutes multiple explosions have been reported in and near the city. In the last couple of hours it reports it has destroyed drones in areas such as the Al-Kharj Governorate and the Eastern Province. In a social media post, US President Donald Trump has said it is a "great honour" to be killing members of the Iranian regime in a post on social media.

A man reassures fellow citizens that Kenyans in Iran are safe/SCREENGRABA Kenyan living in Iran has reassured fellow citizens that Kenyans in the country are safe even as the ongoing war enters its second week. “Hello Kenyans, my name is Mbugua, a Kenyan living in Iran. Today is the tenth day of war in Iran and just to report, we Kenyans living in Iran are doing well and we are safe so don’t be worried,” he said. The man’s remarks come as concern grows among families of Kenyans living in the Middle East following the escalation of the conflict involving Iran. The war involving Iran began on February 28, 2026 after coordinated air and missile strikes by Israel and the US targeted several military and strategic sites inside Iran.

Football Kenya Federation president Hussein Mohammed has explained why it is important to integrate foreign-born players into the Kenyan team for AFCON 2027. Football Kenya Federation (FKF) president Hussein Mohammed has insisted that the current tour of a Kenyan delegation to Europe to lure foreign-born stars to Harambee Stars is the right thing to do. AdvertisementAdvertisement“Our journey towards AFCON 2027 continues with focus and purpose,” Mohammed said through a social media post. “A delegation led by FKF Vice President McDonald Mariga together with members of the Harambee Stars technical bench headed by Coach Benni McCarthy is currently in Europe engaging eligible players as we strengthen our national team pool. “These engagements are part of our wider commitment as Football Kenya Federation to build a strong, competitive squad capable of standing shoulder to shoulder with Africa’s and the world’s best.

The late former Zambian President Edgar Lungu during a discussion at the World Economic Forum on Africa 2017 meeting in Durban, South Africa May 4, 2017. [File]More than nine months after the death of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu, his body remains at a funeral home in South Africa following a bitter legal and political dispute between his family and the country’s government. Lungu, who led Zambia from 2015 to 2021, died on June 5, 2025 in Pretoria after complications following surgery.