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There's a Deeper Level to this Conversation: As You Tear At Each Other About Who's Sponsoring the Gen Z Protests, or Even if They're Sponsored at All, Watch These Three Videos and Let Me Know What You Think...

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...
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Enter Raymond Domenech's mother...

France coach Raymond Domenech has come under fire from all sides for the meltdown of his squad at the World Cup, but at least he can rely on the unconditional support of his loyal mum.


The decision to send striker Nicolas Anelka home, after he launched a foul-mouthed tirade at Domenech, caused huge unrest in the France squad, with rows, resignations and the players refusing to train. But Domenech's mother Germaine has leapt to the defence of her son, warning Anelka to watch his back. "I'd like to meet Anelka and give him a piece of my mind as a mother," said Germaine. "It's distressing to be insulted like that, because Raymond is not just the coach, he's also my son. It's a double insult to my son and to me as his mother."

For the record, Anelka is alleged to have said to Domenench: "F*** you, you son of a whore."
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