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The Legacy of Fear: How the Shadow of Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Shaped Kenya's Political Landscape In the annals of Kenya's political history, the events of 1969 stand out as a defining moment marked by fear, coercion, and manipulation. The political tension surrounding Jaramogi Oginga Odinga's candidature led to a series of oath-taking ceremonies in Gatundu that forever altered the fabric of Kenyan society. Understanding this historical context is crucial, especially when contemporary politicians attempt to invoke these dark chapters for political gain. The Fear of Jaramogi and the Birth of the Gatundu Oath The roots of the infamous Gatundu oath can be traced back to the fear and propaganda surrounding Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, the former vice-president and then-leader of the opposition. By 1969, the political landscape in Kenya was charged with tension. The assassination of Cabinet Minister Tom Mboya on 5th July 1969 had already set a volatile backdrop. Within this context, Pr

Romanian footballer sold for a chunk of meat






















ARAD, ROMANIA - A Romanian second-division football club has sold a player for a lump of meat, according to a local newspaper.

UT Arad sold defender Marius Cioara to fourth-division side Regal Horia for 15kg of meat. The type of meat is unclear, but the deal quickly went off for Regal - the defender decided to end his footballing career. He is instead heading out to Spain to find a job in agriculture or construction. A Regal official was quoted as saying: "We are upset because we lost twice - firstly because we lost a good player and secondly because we lost our team's food for a whole week."

It is not the first time Romanian football clubs have beefed up their squads with payment in kind. In 1998, Jiul Petrosani is reported to have swapped midfielder Ioan Radu to Vilcea for two tons of meat. The club decided not to feed everyone but instead sell the beef and pork to pay for all the players' salaries.

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