Jeff Koinange Biography, Profile Facts, and History of JKL Show Host

Jeff Koinange biography reveals to us what a respected journalist he has become over the years. His success in media is evident on Citizen Television where he proudly displays eloquence and vigor. We have interesting profile facts about his life story, family, latest salary, and net worth.

The JKL boss is an Emmy Award-winning presenter with experience spanning four decades. Youthful looks and fresh energy remain his gem in Royal Media Services.

Jeff Koinange profile facts

Apart from JKL Show, Koinange is famous for co-hosting the HOT 96’s breakfast show with Professor Hamo.

Jeff Koinange biography

A relaxed ego and classy appearances on Citizen TV arouse curiosity in the life story and family profile of Jeff Koinange.

The journalist hails from Kiambaa Township, Banana, Kiambu County.

How old is Jeff Koinange? Born January 7, 1966, Jeff Koinange is 58 years old as of 2024.

Jeff Koinange’s parents and siblings

Jeff Koinange parents are Federick Mbiyu Koinange and Hilda Ngoima. His father Federick passed on in his childhood.

On the other hand, the charming Koinange has two sisters and one brother.

• Freddie Koinange
• Hilda Wanjiru
• Phyllis Wangui

The Koinange siblings are all successful in their respective career engagements.

Jeff Koinange education

The outspoken Koinange is a highly learned news personality. For the record, he was the first Kenyan journalist to pocket a Masters’ degree.

Koinange schooled at St Mary’s High School and Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, New York, among other prestigious institutions across the world.

Jeff Koinange career journey

Koinange who initially left the country for the United States to take up a flight attendant job at Pan AM World Airways ended up falling in love with journalism.

Passenger applause after an armature flight announcements challenged Jeff to discover his talent in communication. He would later go back to class for it.

Jeff has travelled wide and worked in the following media houses;

• 1995: Started working as a KTN news anchor and correspondent
• 1988: Appointed chief of the Reuters West Africa Bureau
• Later moved to Johannesburg in South Africa.
• 2001-2007: Started working as Senior African Correspondent for CNN in both Lagos and Johannesburg
• 2007 – 2012: Worked with K24 TV on the Capital Talk Show
• 2013: Went back to South Africa to work with ARISE Television in Johannesburg. He came back later in the year

Koinange joined KTN TV and later Citizen Television, where he works as a senior journalist.

Notably, Jeff lost his job at CNN following a scandal in which Marianne Briner exposed him for sexual indecency.

Citizen Television JKL Live host

The multitalented Koinange is a seasoned presenter on Citizen TV alongside Olive Burrows and Victoria Rubadili, recently poached by CNN.

On top of that, Jeff Koinange is a panel member in East Africa’s Got Talent show.

Music and community engagement

Jeff is a country music fan. He has previously appeared alongside Sir Elvis and other renowned celebrities in the genre.

In 2017, the JKL host ran a project to restock Kibera slum libraries as part of an empowerment project.

Jeff Koinange family

Jeff and the beautiful Shaila of Asian origin met in 1986 at Safari Park during an interview for the Pam Am Airline job.

The two long-time friends married in 1998 and are blessed with a charming son called Jamal.

Shaila and Jeff are happily raising their son Jamal, after nine years of a childless marriage.

Wedding first wife Sonia

Koinange’s first marriage to Sonia ended in a divorce. The two separated in 1994, about the same time he joined KTN News.

Is Jeff Koinange related to Uhuru Kenyatta?

President Uhuru Kenyatta and Jeff Koinange are cousins, their relationship branches from Kenyatta’s third wife, Grace Wanjiku.

Grace is the daughter of senior chief Koinange wa Mbiyu.

Book: “Through My African Eyes”

Koinange Jeff’s book has received unequaled attention and is earning a lump sum through sales.

Elsewhere, he earns a lump sum from his journalism career. As a result, he owns a fleet of high-end cars and Real Estate Empire.

Recognitions and awards

The latest of Jeff’s awards is The Moran of the Order of The Burning Spear (MBS) handed in 2008. Others include;

2007

• Vernon Jarrett Bronze Medal 
• Finalist of the Diageo Awards

2006

• Finalist of the Diageo Awards
• The Prix Bayeaux
• Vernon Jarrett Bronze Medal
• George Foster PEABODY Award

2005

• Television Emmy

He has attracted even more awards in the recent past.

The biography of Jeff Koinange is a book with many colorful pages. He stands to claim the legacy of a journalist packed with integrity.

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