Renowned media personality and TV news anchor Jeff Koinange has made a public appearance after months away from his signature show, Jeff Koinange Live (JKL).
In a video shared by radio presenter Maina Kageni on X on October 28, the two are seen in a light-hearted conversation, with Koinange reassuring fans that he is doing well and will return to television soon.
“Hey folks, Jeff Koinange here. Just want to let you know that all is good, all the time, and I’m gonna be back very, very soon — sooner than you know. So, hang in there,” Jeff said.
At the same time, Maina Kageni assured fans that Jeff is doing great and will be back on their screens very soon.
“Jeff is doing great and will be back on our screens very soon. Jeff, get back,” Maina said.
Koinange went on to thank his supporters and sent a cheerful message to his longtime friend and co-host, Maina Kageni.
“Keep doing what you do, bro. Keep steering the ship,” Jeff said.
“See you soon, folks. God bless.”
Kenyans React to Jeff Koinange’s Public Appearance
Jeff Koinange’s surprise reappearance alongside Maina Kageni has sparked an outpouring of reactions from fans, many of whom are excited and nostalgic about the veteran broadcaster’s return.
One fan, Justus Interiors, reminisced about Jeff’s iconic on-air energy, saying:
“I really miss his voice — ‘Oh my! Keep tweeting —JKL begins right now! We’ve got our very own guest, the man with the double name, Miguna Miguna, unleashing bombshells on the political landscape after Baba’s death.’”
Also Read: Has Jeff Koinange Been Fired from Citizen TV?
Another, Jackson Kariuki, wrote an emotional plea:
“Father, please make it right again. We need this king of the airwaves back.”
Kaluki Violine kept it short and heartfelt:
“We miss you, come back soon.”
And Hellen Nyambura expressed gratitude and relief, saying:
“Good to see Jeff in good shape. Thanks, Maina, for doing this. God bless.”
Also Read: Inside the Life and Career of Jeff Koinange, Kenya’s Award-Winning News Anchor
Was He Fired or Not?
Fans on social media have been speculating about why celebrated journalist Jeff Koinange has been missing from Citizen TV, with many wondering if he was fired or left the station quietly.
The rumors gained momentum after Jeff Koinange Live (JKL), the prime-time talk show that has long carried his name, continued to air without him.
Other presenters, including Ayub Abdikadir, have been filling in as hosts while the program continues to retain the “JKL” branding.
However, according to his Hot 96 co-host, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, the rumors are entirely false.
“Kenya is full of unfounded rumours,” Kinuthia wrote.
“I have sat on a show with Jeff on Hot 96 Breakfast every Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. for almost two years. Jeff Koinange was never fired. He was not kicked out for being drunk on set, as some people allege. You are so wrong on your assumptions.”
Kinuthia added that while it has been two months since the pair last hosted together, Jeff’s absence is not linked to disciplinary action.
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