Jeff Koinange
- January 5, 2024
- Journalist
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Jeff Koinange |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 7, 1966(1966-01-07) |
| Age | 58 |
| Birthplace | Nairobi |
| Country | Kenya |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Jeff Koinange Biography
| Name | Jeff Koinange |
| Birthday | Jan 7 |
| Birth Year | 1966 |
| Place Of Birth | Nairobi |
| Birth Country | Kenya |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Parents | Frederick Mbiyu Koinange, Hilda Wambui Ngoima |
| Siblings | Freddie Koinange, Hilda Wanjiru, Phyllis Wangui |
| Spouse | Shaila Koinange |
| Children(s) | Jamal Mbiyu Koinange |
Jeff Koinange is one of the most popular and richest Journalist who was born on January 7, 1966 in Nairobi, Kenya. Kenyan journalist whose fame escalated when he became the host of Jeff Koinange Live on Citizen TV in
- He has also worked as the breakfast host for England’s HOT 96 and as the Africa correspondent for CNN.
In 2019, he was named a judge on East Africa’s Got Talent alongside singer Vanessa Mdee.
Koinange was born in Kenya and worked with Kenya’s first independent television channel KTN Kenya Television Network. He attended Kingsborough Community College in Brooklyn, NY between 1987–1989 and graduated with an associate degree. He also received a Bachelor of Arts degree in broadcast journalism from New York University.
Prior to joining CNN, Koinange worked for Reuters Television from 1995 to 2001, covering Africa and serving as their chief producer from 1999 to 2001. He also worked as a producer at NBC News in 1994 and also worked for ABC News earlier in his career from 1991 to 1992. He is married to Shaila Koinange.
His parents’ names are Hilda and Frederick. He married his wife Shaila in
- His son’s name is Jamal.
Jeff Koinange Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Journalist |
| House | Living in own house. |
Jeff Koinange is one of the richest Journalist from Kenya. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Jeff Koinange 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He earned his bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from New York University.
He won an Emmy Award for his coverage of the famine in Niger.
Jeff Mwaura Koinange MBS (born 7th January 1966) is a Kenyan journalist and talk show host of Jeff Koinange Live on Citizen TV since February 2017. He is also the breakfast host alongside co-host Professor Hamo, at HOT 96, the English station owned by Royal Media Services . He is also a judge representing Kenya at the new East Africa’s Got Talent That first premiered on 04th Aug 2019 . He previously served as the Africa correspondent for CNN and CNN International from 2001 to 2007, and later as chief reporter at TV station K24 from 2007 to December 2012. Before joining KTN, he has also worked with KTN on his brand news program Jeff Koinange Live. He previously served as the Chief Anchor, Africa for Arise Television Ltd based in Johannesburg. He joined East Africa’s Got Talent as a judge alongside Gaetano Kagwa, Makeda and Vanessa Mdee.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Jeff Koinange Dating?
According to our records, Jeff Koinange married to Shaila Koinange. As of December 1, 2023, Jeff Koinange’s is not dating anyone.
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Through My African Eyes is a biography that talks of Jeff’s life, school days and career climb to be one of Africa’s most recognised journalist. It was published in 2014 by the Footprints Press Kenya. Despite being a public figure, Jeff has kept a lot of his personal life under cover and this book serves as a window into his life.
Facts & Trivia
Jeff Ranked on the list of most popular Journalist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Kenya. Jeff Koinange celebrates birthday on January 7 of every year.
Where is Jeff Koinange now?
He now hosts ‘Jeff Koinange Live’, a talk show aired on Citizen TV Kenya , part of Royal Media Services and a prime news anchor for the same station.
Does Jeff Koinange have a wife?
Shaila Koinange
Does Jeff Koinange have a family?
Jeff Koinange is married to Shaila Koinange and a father of one; Jamal Mbiyu born in 2007. He first met his current wife in 1986 when they both went for interviews to be flight attendants with the Pan Am airline at Nairobi Safari Park.
What is the age of Jeff Koinange?
56 years (January 7, 1966)
When did Jeff Koinange get married?
1998 (Shaila Koinange)