According to the report on tuko.co.ke on Saturday 26 April,A hilarious online trend imagining celebrated journalist Jeff Koinange’s reaction to ordinary Kenyan homes has taken social media by storm. The thread, which began with a playful comment by a netizen, quickly attracted thousands of humorous responses, leaving many in stitches.
The trend started when a user joked, “Jeff would be like ‘Oh my, where is the rest of the house?'” This sparked a flurry of witty replies as Kenyans playfully imagined Jeff’s polished demeanor clashing with everyday, humble living conditions.
Jeff Koinange, known for his affluent background and refined lifestyle, has openly confessed to never experiencing certain basic Kenyan realities. For instance, he once admitted he had never bathed using a basin, sparking both amusement and surprise among fans. In another instance, when asked if he knew what KDF was, he thought only of the Kenya Defence Forces, missing the popular reference to the local snack, “KDF” (Khaman Dhokla Fry)
Kenyans didn’t hold back in their imaginations. One joked that if Jeff heard their stomach rumbling from hunger, he would say, “Oh my, teach me how to do that.” Another quipped that upon seeing a mattress on the floor, Jeff might ask if it was part of a yoga routine. Others envisioned him mistaking jerry cans for recycled art or thinking a motorbike kept inside a house meant someone lived in a garage.
The light-hearted thread highlighted not only Kenyans’ incredible sense of humor but also the cultural gap between different lifestyles within the country. While Jeff Koinange is admired for his success and global experience, Kenyans showed they are more than ready to find laughter in their own everyday realities.
By Nairobi