Media personality Jeff Koinange recently discussed the personal aspect of his life outside of his media work, specifically concerning his family. In a conversation with Grace Msalame, Jeff spoke about his relationship with his son Jamal.
He expressed his admiration for their close bond, particularly because he had not experienced a fatherly relationship himself due to his own father passing away at a young age.
He claims that as a result, he made it his duty to be the best parent possible to his son Jamal in order to provide him with the experience he had been missing.
"While raising my son, I keep telling myself that I did not have this, so I am extremely intentional about raising him. He is lucky to have both parents," he said.
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After waiting for nine years, Jeff and his wife welcomed their son Jamal into the world around the same time Jeff's father left CNN. Jamal is currently 16 years old, having been born in 2007. However, the couple has not yet revealed the exact date or month of his birth. If any further information becomes available, we will provide an update.
During the interview, Jeff also discussed his professional life, which began over 20 years ago. Over time, he has amassed a significant following both within Kenya and beyond. Despite living a celebrity lifestyle, Jeff has managed to keep his romantic life private for many years.
Jeff Koinange's Marriage
It is worth noting that Jeff Koinange was previously married to Sonia Koinange, a Panamanian woman, in 1988. However, the couple parted ways in 1994 for reasons that were not publicly disclosed. With that said, here are some interesting details about Jeff's second wife, Shaila Koinange, that you might not know.
It is known that Jeff Koinange married Shaila, who is of Asian descent, in 1998 after his divorce from Sonia. However, her age remains undisclosed. Some sources estimate that she was born between the 1960s and 1970s, which would make her approximately 52 years old as of 2023.
Jeff and Shaila have opted to keep their personal lives private, which is why there is very little information and photos available about her online. It seems that the couple prefers to maintain a low profile, with only Jeff being the famous member of the family.
Jeff Koinange, who is 57 years old, has had a successful career as a journalist, having worked at both CNN and Kenya Television Network (KTN), where he hosted the show JKL (Jeff Koinange Live) before moving to Citizen TV to host JK Live. Over the years, he has accumulated significant wealth and is considered one of the richest journalists in Kenya.
Koinange has spent his wealth on luxurious things, including a collection of cars, houses, art, and even a cigar museum. These possessions are a testament to his lavish lifestyle, which he has been able to afford through his successful career in journalism.
