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Why Kenyan karaos call each other ‘Roger,’ wear blue uniforms

Another word karaos use is ‘Romeo.’ “Yes, copy that Romeo...over and out Romeo!” which was popularised by NATO

Police use the name ‘Roger’ during their communication: “Yes, copy that Roger...over and out Roger!” you will hear them say over their walkie-talkies at a scene of crime.

But who is Roger? And why not “over and out Sospeter?”

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