The daughter of Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, got married in a spectacular ceremony. Bill Gates, Jeff Koinange and other prominent leaders and businessmen were in attendance.
Dangote’s youngest daughter Fatima Dangote married Jamilu Abubakar. Jamilu is the son of Nigeria’s former Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar.
Fatima Dangote and her husband Jamilu Abubakar
Fatima is one of Dangote’s 15 children and she recently graduated from a London University. She is currently managing a branch of her father’s businesses in Abuja.
VVIP guests
The colorful wedding was held in Lagos on March 23rd at Eko Hotel and Suites. World’s second richest man Bill Gates, Nigeria’s vice president Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s first lady Aisha Buhari, UK long distance runner Mo Ibrahim, former Tanzania’s president Jakaya Kikwete, Jeff Koinange etc were all in attendance.
Bill Gates at the weddingJeff Koinange and his wife poses with Aliko Dangote during the wedding
Despite being worth Ksh 50 million, presenter Jeff Koinange sometimes looks at his bank account and sighs with disappointment.
The popular journalist confessed in an interview that he also goes broke sometimes just like any other ordinary Kenyan despite his wealthy family background and thick portfolio.
“I go broke, just like the next person. But because I was born into a family name like this, ‘Koinange,’ they say, Oh you people have a street named after you, your people were in government for the last 50 years,” said Jeff in a one-on-one interview with SDE.
His father died when he was just two months old
Jeff, in the interview, said that his father died two months after he was born leaving his mother a widow with three other children to care of meaning he had to step up his hustle from a young age but he doesn’t regret as much.
“My father died the day I turned two months old, leaving a 28 year old widow to care for four kids on her own, and she did don’t just imagine things,” he said.
” Also because if he was around, we might have ended up as some really spoilt brats as kids, and I’m glad we didn’t end up that way. So, you know, it’s not my calling, but, I think it’s a good thing he went.
He added:
Jeff with son Jamal
“And look, that’s what people think, it’s the stereotypical image they have of me, and I hope I can set the record straight with the book, because, everyone thinks I grew up privileged.
I do go broke, just like the next person. But because I was born into a family name like this, ‘Koinange,’ they say, “Oh, you people have a street named after you, your people were in government for the last 50 years.”
And for me it’s like, you know what, that’s all well and good, but listen to my story, listen to the fact that my father died the day I turned two months old, leaving a 28 year old widow to care for four kids on her own, and she did. You know, read the story, don’t just imagine.
“This is exactly why people are so misunderstood. And it is also why I think it’s important for everyone to write their story, because, people assume whatever they want to assume.
Even then, at the end of the day, I might not be able to convince some people. They’ll still sit and think, this is just a book, it’s just a story. And that’s unfortunate.”
Citizen TV news anchor Jeff Koinange expressed shock that no one in his neighborhood has observed DP William Ruto’s tough warning on tree felling and logging.
Trees being cut in Kitusuru
During his JKL show on Citizen TV, Koinanage showed remorse that trees were being cut at an alarming rate around his home in Kitusuru despite government’s ban.
”The deputy president put a ban on logging. Trees are being cut left, right and centre ouside my house in Kitusuru. The machines are going on day in, day out, cutting down trees. Imagine what is going on in the Mau,” Jeff Koinange said.
On Monday Ruto announced that there won’t be any tree felling and logging in Kenya for 90 days to restore the lost forest in the country. Illegal login is slowly turning the country to a desert and Kenyans are pushing for change before things get worse.
Jeff Koinange excited netizens when he was seen grabbing Kirinyaga governor Anne Waiguru by the waist. The two rubbed shoulders over at the Mo Litto Farm located off Limuru Road.
Last Saturday Jeff hosted the latest edition of ‘Jeans and Boots’ – a country-music themed event. Anne Waiguru was a surprise guest at the event.
“KIRINYAGA Gov, @AnneWaiguru!! Drove all the way with her FAMILY!!…She says the next Edition of @JeansBootsKenya will be in County Number 020…Asante sana Minji Minji…It’s gonna be SMMMMMOKIN!! Somebody say Oh MY!!!!” Jeff Koinange tweeted.
KOT reacts
Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) were surprised by how Jeff managed to wrap his arms around Waiguru’s waist when they posed together. Some said the two would make a perfect cowboy/cowgirl couple.
Jeff Koinange is a stinking rich multimillionaire journalist. The father of one has demonstrated his financial might multiple times.
Jeff proved he was worth millions in June 2015 when he paid a Kes 2 million fine. He was fined the amount for disobeying a court order.
Jeff found himself in trouble after went on and discussed Jimi Wanjigi’s company Kwacha Group of Companies Limited on his show on KTN despite court order barring him.
Jalango’s confession is the most recent indication that Jeff Koinange is a multimillionaire. The Hot 96 presenter reveals that Jeff bought him a Kes 1.3 million wrist watch.
Jeff Koinange finally opened up his net worth on Monday February 19th. He revealed that his net worth was over Kes 50 million.
Jeff decided to be candid about his wealth following the vetting of president Uhuru’s new cabinet appointees. The new CSs were forced to reveal their net worth while appearing before parliament committee that grilled them.
Jeff Koinange responded with a super hilarious comment when a tweep confronted him about Lillian Muli’s pregnancy. The veteran journalist was almost amused by claims he fathered Lillian’s unborn child.
Lillian Muli is reportedly pregnant with her second child. The beautiful Citizen TV anchor has a son from her previous marriage with Moses Kanene Njuguna.
Lillian however remains mum about claims she is pregnant again. She recently rocked a free dress and for a minute some people thought they saw a baby bump.
Jeff Koinange reacts
A certain Babu Mmoja asked whether Jeff Koinange was the father of Muli’s second baby on twitter.
“Popular news anchor Lilian Muli pregnant – is it @KoinangeJeff’s pregnancy” Babu Mmoja tweeted.
Jeff quickly responded with a hilarious insult ‘kumbaf’ which loosely translate to an ‘idiot’.
Jalang’0 has revealed the nature of his friendship with his co-host Jeff Koinange. He says Jeff parted with a whopping Kes 1.3 million just to buy him a watch.
Jalas quit Radio Maisha in April 2017 after four years of working there. The comedian-cum-presenter teamed up with Jeff Koinange for a morning show on Hot 96.
Jeff and Jalang’o have since become BFFs in just nine months that they have been working together. Their friendship is best defined by the extent they willing to go just to make each other happy.
Audemars Piguet
Jalang’o and Jeff Koinange
Jalango opened up about the expensive gift he got from Jeff during an interview with Mpasho. The Hot 96 presenter reveals that his colleague bought him an Audemars Piguet wrist watch that costs 1.3 million shillings.
“I am big on watches, I am big on shoes. My most expensive watch is my Audemar Piquet, bought to me by Jeff. He bought it for 1.3 million shillings when he went to Austria,” said Jalang’o.
Jeff’s first birthday celebration was a private affair with only his family and close friends spoiling him on the day he turned 52.
Belated birthday celebration
Citizen TV threw Jeff Koinange a surprise birthday party at work. The anchor was surprised with birthday cakes while he was going about his work at the station.
“Oh My!!! 3 CAKES in one NIGHT!!!…What a TREAT!!..Thank you #JKLive Family for this AMAZING and HUMBLING birthday SURPRISE!!…YOU are the guys who MAKE me who I am..THANK YOU!! @xtiandela @stivogichbwoy @citizentvkenya ,” wrote Jeff Koinange.
Julie Gichuru, Jeff Koinange and Raila Odinga turned a year older on January 7th. The three spent their birthdays differently.
Julie Gichuru turned 44, Jeff Koinange turned 52 while Raila Odinga turned 73 last Sunday. The birthday boys and girl chose to celebrate their big days in different parts of the country.
Raila’s public celebration
Raila Odinga celebrated his 73rd birthday with residents of Kakamega. Nasa politicians and followers were furious with Raila after he refused to be sworn in during his birthday.
Raila arrived in Kakamega Sunday morning accompanied by Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetang’ula among other Nasa leaders for the People’s Assembly session.
The Nasa leader was thrown a birthday party and his followers insisted that he must be sworn in during the ceremony.
Jeff Koinange’s birthday
Jeff celebrated his 52nd birthday in Coast. The Citizen TV anchor shared photos enjoying quality time at the beach as he turned a year older.
Julie Gichuru’s birthday
Julie celebrated her 44th birthday with friends and family. The mother of five still look hotter than most ladies in their 20s.
JKL presenter Jeff Koinange is currently enjoying his holiday in Malindi together with his family. The celebrated radio presenter cum TV personality has left many complimenting his wife and son after sharing their photos on his gram.
Well, this is after he shared a couple of photos in the company of the two and judging from the smiles on their faces, the family must have been enjoying themselves.
Jeff Koinage chose to drive to his holiday destination at the Coast. The Citizen TV anchor drove his Mercedes Benz G-Wagen all the way to Malindi.
Jeff Koinange, his wife Shaila Koinange and their son Jamal Mbiyu Koinange celebrated new year in Malindi. The legendary talk show host chose to drive his family 566 km to Malindi.
Jeff Koinange poses in his Mercedes Benz G-Wagon at a beach in Malindi, Kilifi County.
Quality time with family
Jeff says the road trip to Malindi with his family is the best experience he has had. The Citizen TV anchor caused a stir when he was seen in a short for the first time while enjoying himself in Malindi.
Jeff Koinange with his son Jamal. His wife Shaila (at the back) walks bear foot at the beach
“No GREATER feeling than spending QUALITY time with FAMILY!!.. Taking on the beach in the BEAST!! This is CheShale, just north of Malindi……What a BEAUTIFUL country we have!! #MagicalKenya #TembeaKenya #HappyNewYear2018,” wrote Jeff Koinange.
Jeff Koinange is asking Kenyans to help him raise money to fund his project. The Citizen TV anchor wants to stock his library in Kibera.
A new library under construction at Mbagathi Girls High School has been named after Jeff Koinange. Kibra Kenneth Okoth did the honor of naming the library after the legendary journalist.
Jeff now wants to stock the library before it officially opens its doors to students. He asks Kenyans to help him raise money to buy books to stock his library.
“Folks..I was honored to have the Library at the newly constructed Mbagathi Girls High School named under me by the Kibra MP Kenneth Okoth . The Jeff Koinange Library and Resource Centre!! Folks, together you can help me stock the #JeffKoinangeLibrary,” Jeff sent a humble plea.
225k raised in a few hours
Jeff’s fans and well-wishers responded to his plea and quickly sent him money. Kes 225,100 had been raised by 10:00pm Thursday November 16th.
Jeff Koinange Library opens in 13 days time. Jeff plans to raise enough money to stock the library before students can start using it.
“TOGETHER we can change the lives of our young ones in Kibra and give them the chance to have a BRIGHTER future! Let us come together and STOCK the #JeffKoinangeLibrary in Kibra! TOGETHER we can do this Folks!!
“To know more about the #JeffKoinangeLibrary and how YOU can help fund it, catch the full VLOG on Xtian Dela’s YouTube channel http://youtube.com/xtiandela TONIGHT at exactly 9:00pm!!
Kindly SUBSCRIBE to YouTube.com/XtianDela so that you DON’T miss out!!!
SRPEAD THE WORD!!
#JeffKoinangeLibrary fundraising
As at 10:00pm we have raised Ksh 225,100
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Account No: YOUR NAME
@XtianDela @okothkenneth @stivogichbwoy #JazaShelf
13 Days to go!! SPREAD THE WORD!!!
Jeff Koinange has been fired twice in his journalism career. His dismissal from CNN was the most controversial since it made headlines across the globe.
Jeff was fired from CNN because of two allegations. First was his exposé on Niger Delta and second a woman called Marianne Briner-Mattern.
Jeff, then CNN Africa correspondent, ran a story on the Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND) which prompted Nigerian government to threaten CNN.
Jeff Koinange with MEND rebels when he was covering a story for CNN
The Kenyan journalist was accused of cooking the story to paint Nigeria as the most unsafe place earth. Jeff was finally dismissed from CNN when Marianne Briner-Mattern accused him of fraud and rape.
My boss fired me while i was driving
Jeff opened up about his worst nightmare while speaking on his show on Hot 96. The veteran journalist says CNN fired him even without verifying the woman’s claim.
The Hot 96 presenter further reveals that his wife was expecting their son when he was shown the door. He says his boss sacked him via the phone while he was driving home.
“My boss called me and asked me to pull off the highway (I was driving at the time) and he said ‘Listen man, there is too much crap- too many rumors and I don’t think we can sustain you any longer, we will need to let you go,” says Jeff.
Jeff reiterates that she has never met Marianne Briner-Mattern in person. Watch Jeff Koinange narrate his worst nightmare in the video below:
Netizens were left thinking hard about other things Kanze Dena could do after she danced better than an international video vixen.
The Citizen TV anchor joined Jeff Koinange and Jalango on Hot 96 studio where they all danced. The trio danced to Patoranking and Diamond’s hit song ‘Love you Die’.
Kenyans praise Kanze Dena
Kanze Dena received standing ovation from Kenyans after she showed her moves while dancing. See some of the reactions below:
john chege: Jalango and kanze God is seeing you mukiaibisha jeff???????????
Douglas Kiambi: Wah kanze uko on point…hizo moves weh…jalas you are trying too hard acha iflow yenyewe…jeff wewe na wale wazungu hudance wakishuka kwa cruise ship mombasa hakuna tofauti…
Modestar Shezala: Kanze umeweza mbayaaa.. Jeff I will revisit your dancing styles ? ? ?
eugene musebe: #kanze just seen the other side of you
pharah noor Nooruu: Wangapi wanasoma comments ilahali wana watch
NJIRU KELVIN: Huh…huyu sio ule Kanze mmoja najua Kumbe mnakuanga na vituko ivoo’ Woishee Jeff
jessie jesseh: Hawa wanawake ni byaaaaàaad news
Emily Nichole: Wee kanze aweza kama msichana mdogo??????
Jenniffer Mueni: Wawaaaaa,uko viti kaze
Millie Atis: Wow Kanze
uwa yawa????
Me: Wao Kanze u such a swt one but Jeff ain’t flexible at all
Njeri Gachathi: ?????imewezaa iyo mum kanze uko sawa ???????????
Art Dehnow Mgenge: Kanzeeee
Caroline Njoroge: Wow Kanze you really are a coast girl….girl you got the moves, Jalas you’re good….Jeff honey you’re far much better than me ????
Harriet Muthoni: wow…kaze kuzienda nazo????
Florence Kenya: Kanze waow
Pieces of Beautiful: Weeee huyu ni Kanze? ????issadancemoves?
Martin Otieno: kanze go..!!
Cornelius Kitheka: Kanze 35 & still looks 22!! WOW!
frumence mwabil: Kanze dena…………………..umeweza aki………… wah……kudos!!!!!!………..umenipa morali ya life
rose mulwa: My one and only Kanze .Kudos
godwin barasa: I like Kanze move
Husain R. Husain: Kanze kweli mtoto wa coastal yaani hautuangushi, umenimaliza na hiyo dabb!
purity kerubo: kanzeeee wow
george owuor: Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff Jeff….. what are you doing…. Kanze Dena waaaaaaahhhh ,dint see that coming
mama wa nyumba kumi: kanze anapenda kudance nivenye hajapata kachance .na akipata sasa??????i see her my hommie
Serendipity Moments: Yani this mama can dab! wueh moto moto
Kinoti Ringera: Kanzee! what a dancer!!!! oh my wamae. Kanze! this is the other side of u…awww! noma sana
The Koinanges have lost the eldest member of their family. Jeff Koinange announced the passing of his centenarian grandmother with great sadness.
The Citizen TV anchor introduced his grandma on Mashujaa Day. Jeff shared a video he took while he was with his granny laughing and having fun.
“Happy MASHUJAA Day from My HERO and I…. My Grand Mother, Elizabeth Gathoni Koinange…..5th wife of Senior Chief Koinange….age 117 years OLD!! Oh MY!! #MashujaaDay,” Jeff captioned the video he shared on social media.
She’ll be remembered as a loyal wife
Jeff Koinange with his grandmother Elizabeth Gathoni Koinange
Jeff eulogizes his grandmother in an emotional post on social media. He says his centenarian grandmother will be remembered as a loyal wife to the great senior chief Koinange.
“Folks, it is with a heavy heart that I announce the passing away of one of my GREATEST Shujaas.. Go well, Grandma. You will be fondly remembered as a LOYAL wife to the Great Senior Chief Koinange, a WONDERFUL Mother, a CARING Grandmother, an AMAZING Great Grandmother and LAUGHING Great Great Grandmother.
You OUTLIVED many and at 117, you were a true PATRIOT and a MATRIARCH to all.
Rest with the Angels and we shall see you when we get there.
#RIPElizabethGathoniKoinange,” wrote Jeff Koinange.
Citizen TV anchor Jeff Koinange caused tongues to wag when he took his son Jamal Mbiyu Koinange to meet former South African president Thabo Mbeki who in Kenya on an observatory mission.
Mbeki, who is the Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission to Kenya, rubbed shoulders with Jeff and his son over the past weekend.
Jeff Koinange, his wife and son pose with Thabo Mbeki
“Took my son, Jamal to meet one of Africa’s greatest Statesmen, Thabo Mbeki!!!….Google ‘I Am An African’ and you will know how GREAT this man is….. Somebody say Oh MY!!” Jeff Koinange captioned photos he shared online.
His post elicited mixed reactions from Kenyans; some expressed their disappointment with Mbeki for concluding that 2017 election was credible while others praised the South African statesman.
See some of the reactions below:
Amol Alphonce: Kindly tell your cousin President Uhuru to stop killing luos. Even “criminals” have rights.
Henry Mwale: Mbeki is not a great African statesman,remember he was forced out of power for trying to fix Zuma through unorthodox means.
Ogot Nyakwar: Thabo Mbeki is no statesman by endorsing a clearly flawed election ,we know what happened beyond closed doors,he was sent to RAO but he didn’t agree, he sold us to the devil, let him go solve lazy bum SA issues first
Victoria Ochwal: Good for you, as Kenyans die,you are meeting brokers of death
Daniel Maina: And your wife too, we want Isaac Ruto on the bench cos he need to tell us how even after they fixed his nose in South Africa still he couldn’t smell the overwhelming defeat.
Sandra Gitau: Some Kenyans ….jealousy go kill u ooh
Joel Njuguna: where r your people
Virginia Nyambu Wanjau: He is all grown, I remember when you took him to see Mandela he was just a baby then. Anywoo sisi tuko hapa kayole tukingoja wagitheri
Mike Wiresire Wayasa: Tell him we had PEACE before elections, its only JUSTICE we are looking for. Now he is leaving us with none, they have even taken away the PEACE we had.
Chebi Michael: When you’re done there is peace throughout Kenya,please take him around Kibera,Mathere,let him have the wider picture,that it’s not all happiness and the ‘good life’,maybe he’ll be like Thabo Mbeki one day
Mwangi Maina: Yaani Jeff. You sourced from outside. Aaai jamani. Hii migration italeta siiiiida. U couldn’t get one our own…eg Bob Collymore…eg waiguru
Ngalla Ali Finehas: Thambo Mbeki needs miguna miguna to tell him something…Hehehe
Stephen Kings: Greatest African statesman, which google did you use? Or which OS are you running?
Ochieng Ngore K’Onam Maxwell: Great in deed! Especially after receiving bribes from a German Co. in return of a contract #FakeGreatness
There is just something about men who know how to rock clean and well kept baby locks and Jeff Koinange seems to know one or two things about this.
Well before he started wearing his short hair the popular TV and radio presenter used to have locks. Not the long ones we are used to seeing but short and well maintained locks.
I managed to come across one photo of the renown news anchor and truth be told he really looked good. The photo was taken back in 2014 when he was giving his valedictorian speech at Kingsborough Community College.
If you ever wondered whether he can pull a different hairstyle than his signature short hair then checkout a photo of him with the short baby locks.
The rumor also had it that Jalango was to team up with Jeff Koinange for a radio show on Hot 96 – and yesterday April 25 the celebrity duo confirmed their show will start on Thursday 27th April 2017.
In a video advertisement, Jalango was seen driving Jeff Koinange in a posh Range Rover as they headed to Royal Media to take over their new job at Hot 96.
Well before he started wearing his short hair the popular TV and radio presenter used to have locks. Not the long ones we are used to seeing but short and well maintained locks.