Social media has been buzzing with questions about the sudden disappearance of veteran journalist Jeff Koinange from Citizen TV. Many Kenyans have been wondering if the famous anchor has been fired or if he quietly stepped away from his popular talk show, Jeff Koinange Live (JKL).
The confusion began when JKL continued to air without Jeff, but still carried his name. Other presenters like Ayub Abdikadir have been filling in as hosts, yet the program has not dropped the “JKL” brand. This has only deepened speculation among viewers.
However, his Hot 96 radio co-host, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, came out to shut down the rumors. He said the stories of Jeff being fired or disciplined are completely false. “Kenya is full of unfounded rumours,” Kinuthia explained. “Jeff Koinange was never fired.
People should stop making wrong assumptions.” He added that although Jeff has been off the show for two months, his absence has nothing to do with misconduct.
Despite the clarification, fans continue to worry about the veteran journalist. Many have expressed concern about his health and well-being. One fan, Alex Mutus, commented, “We give our brother his respect and privacy.
He might be dealing with personal or health matters. Good luck to him.” Another fan, Joseph Gitonga, dismissed all firing claims, saying, “Jeff is an amazing guy, and trust me, ‘fired’ can’t be used in the same line with Jeff Koinange.”
Jeff Koinange remains one of Kenya’s most respected broadcasters, known for his booming voice, bold interviews, and long media journey from CNN to Citizen TV. For now, fans can only wait and hope for his return to the screen.
By Nairobi