Renowned Kenyan media personality Jeff Koinange has offered a rare glimpse into his personal life during a candid interview on Convo, revealing deeply personal details about his past and present relationships—marking a departure from his usually private demeanor.
Famous for his signature phrase “Oh my!”, resonant voice, and commanding on-screen presence, Jeff has long been a household name in journalism. But in this heartfelt conversation, he shared a softer, more vulnerable side rarely seen by the public.
Reflecting on His First Marriage
“I was married for seven years—seven good years—and it was great,” Jeff shared, speaking about his first marriage while living in New York. He described his former partner as a flight attendant and recalled how their demanding schedules gradually created distance.
“She was away a lot of the time, and I was in school and later working at the networks,” he said.
Eventually, the relationship ran its course.
“You know how you fall out of love—things happen, and you move on. It was a tough break-up. It was tough,” he admitted.
Despite the end of the relationship, Jeff said they have remained in contact over the years. “She lives in Florida now, but we still keep in touch, thanks to the digital age,” he noted, adding that they haven’t seen each other in person for several years.
On His Current Relationship
The conversation later turned to Jeff’s current life with his partner Shaila, with whom he shares a son. While he was careful not to reveal too much, Jeff did confirm that they are still married.
“Yes, I am,” he responded when asked directly, before explaining his decision to keep that part of his life out of the public eye. “That part I like to keep very private because this part of me is so public, and everyone knows everything about me. If there’s anything I can keep just a little bit private, that’s it.”
A Life in the Public Eye
Jeff Koinange is one of Kenya’s most respected journalists, known both locally and internationally. His career took off with CNN, where he reported on some of the most significant stories across Africa—from wars to natural disasters.
Upon returning to Kenya, he became a household name through his work on Jeff Koinange Live on Citizen TV, where his sharp interviewing style and charismatic presence have earned him both acclaim and a loyal audience.
Now in the spotlight for reasons beyond the newsroom, Jeff’s reflections offered a rare and refreshing look into the man behind the microphone—a public figure who has learned to balance global fame with a deeply guarded personal life.
