JEFF KOINANGE
| DATE OF BIRTH | January 7, 1966 |
| GENDER | Male |
| OCCUPATION | Media Personality |
Biography
Jeff Koinange is an award-winning Kenyan journalist currently serving as the host of JK Live on Citizen TV and a Radio Presenter at HOT 96 FM.
He is also a proficient event moderator. He has hosted numerous high-profile events for organizations such as the African Development Bank (AFDB), the World Health Organization (WHO), the East African Community (EAC), and the African Union (AU).
Education Background
Jeff Koinange attended St. Mary’s High School for his secondary school education, where he completed his A-levels in 1984.
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Thereafter, he attained a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism at New York University from 1989 to 1991. He is also an alumnus of Kingsborough Community College, Brooklyn, New York, having attended from 1987 to 1989 and excelling with honors in broadcast technology and management.
Jeff Koinange Family Life
Jeff Koinange is married to Shaila Koinange and has a child together, Jamal Mbiyu Koinange. He was raised by his mother, whom he praises for her efforts to raise his siblings and him.
He is also a cousin of Kenya’s former president, Uhuru Kenyatta.
Career in Journalism
Jeff Koinange currently works as a new anchor at Citizen TV and as the host of JKL Live, a show that interviews prominent individuals.
Before moving to the Royal Media Services, Jeff Koinange worked for KTN, owned by the Standard Group, and K24 of Media Max Network Limited.
In his early years, Jeff made a name for himself after working for CNN as an African Correspondent.
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Jeff’s achievements in the media industry have earned him accolades, including recognition in Kenya and international awards.
He was the first African to win an Emmy for the coverage of the devastating famine in the West African nation of Niger in 2005.
Other than TV, he continues to captivate audiences in Kenya with a breakfast show on Hot 96 FM.
Other Awards and Recognition
In 2006, he got the George Foster PEABODY award for his coverage of the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina. The same year, he got the Vernon Jarrett Bronze Medal for ‘Best Feature’ on ‘Mass Rapes in the Congo’.
Similarly, he was honored by the third president of Kenya, the late Mwai Kibaki, with the Moran of The Burning Spear (MBS) in 2008, a title considered the highest honor to a Kenyan civilian for his contribution to journalism in Kenya, Africa, and internationally.
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