- News anchor and celebrated journalist Jeff Koinange has been trending for the past week over health rumours
- Jeff’s absence from JKL since August has raised eyebrows on social media about his well-being
- Citizen TV and Jeff are yet to release a statement on the rumours, but his friends have shared updates about his health
Linus Kaikai’s wife, Jacinta Mueni, has assured Kenyans that Jeff Koinange is alive and well.
Source: UGC
For the past few days, Kenyans have been worried about the news anchor’s health amid his online disappearance.
Jeff hosted JKL on Citizen TV, which is among the most-watched news programmes on Kenyan television.
His charisma and eloquence have made Jeff a household name. His disappearance on TV stirred reactions online.
The fake rumours about Jeff’s health have caused panic on social media, with Kenyans urging Jeff to address them.
His friends have come out to tell off netizens spreading news about the journalist’s health.
Kaikai’s wife, Jacinta Mueni, updated Kenyans on Jeff’s health under one of TUKO.co.ke‘s posts.
She wrote via the comment section:
“Jeff is very much alive,” she said.
Jeff’s Hot 96 team responds to viral rumours
Jeff’s Hot 96 team also released a statement on air about the whereabouts of their friend and colleague.
A docket member, Fanya Mambo Kinuthia, noted that Jeff was well, but he did not want to address the matter online.
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He asked Kenyans to avoid the rumours that have been circulating online, adding that the journalist was alive and kicking.
Netizens react to news about Jeff
Here is what they had to say:
Alfornce Nyaruri:
“I started hearing about Jeff Koinange way back in 2017 during the Xtian Dela era. I loved his shows on KTN-The Bench until it was demolished. Later on when he came to Citizen I knew yeah smoking country on the bench is back. Right from his voice, the English and humour when speaking Swahili Jeff Koinange remains my best journalist ever.”
Debra Kamau Tsonie:
“I saw Jeff on Sunday at Runda mall sijui shida ya watu ni nini.”
Leah Wanja:
“I miss Jeff pokea zangu salamu. I hope people can stop spreading false information. We would like to see him back on our screens.”
Janet Kwamboka:
“May God take care of him through everything. He is one of our legends, and we love him. Hearing the rumours has not been easy for us.”
Soni Hoff-Mrembo:
“But why are people allowed to kill Jeff on TikTok???? He is being eulogised everywhere why is that allowed?”
Did Xtian Dela leak conversation with Jeff?
In other news, blogger and influencer Xtian Dela leaked a conversation with the journalist after rumours surfaced online.
In the leaked conversation, Xtian sent Jeff a series of texts informing him of the rumours he had read online.
Jeff confirmed that he was doing well, and Xtian assured Kenyans that his friend was alive and well.
Kenyans hailed Xtian for putting the rumours to rest and for checking up on him.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
