Citizen TV journalist Jeff Koinange is a well-known figure in Kenya, known for his popular shows Jeff Koinange Live and Smoking Country on Hot 96. With a career spanning over three decades, Koinange has built a reputation as one of the most successful and highest-paid journalists in the country.
Koinange began his career in journalism in the early 1990s, working for ABC News and NBC News before joining CNN as an Africa correspondent in 2001. He later joined K24 in 2007 and then KTN and Citizen TV in 2012. With a bachelor’s degree from New York University, Koinange brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to his work.
As a result of his successful career, Koinange lives a luxurious lifestyle, with a salary that surpasses that of the President and other senior government officials. He is estimated to earn around KSh 2 million per month, thanks to his roles as host of Jeff Koinange Live and radio presenter at Hot 96.
Koinange’s wealth is evident in the properties he owns. He has two posh four-bedroomed houses in Kitisuru, one of the most expensive areas to live in the Nairobi Metropolitan area. The two identical villas, which sit on 0.66 acres of land and come with detached servant quarters, were valued at over KSh 200 million in 2020, but were set to be auctioned for KSh 65 million over a debt Koinange owed to NCBA Bank. However, he was able to ink a repayment deal with the lender to stop the auction.
In addition to his properties, Koinange is known for his love of designer suits and watches, as well as his collection of African art. He also earns additional income from his side hustles, such as being an MC and from advertisement deals. He even earns a commission for connecting artists to buyers, as he has previously revealed.
Overall, Jeff Koinange’s wealth and success are a testament to his hard work and dedication to his craft as a journalist.
