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“ And having said that , this will be the final Jeff Koinange Live right here on
KTN … we ’ ll take a break , but rest assured JKL will be back on another station in the coming weeks . Stay tuned for that , we ’ ll keep you posted on social media and on our networks . JKL is not going anywhere , it ’ s just changing homes .”
Embattled TV host Jeff Koinange famous for ‘ Jeff Koinange Live ’ on KTN has ended his show
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Jeff Koinange Quits KTN , Ends JKL
“ And having said that , this will be the final Jeff Koinange Live right here on
KTN … we ’ ll take a break , but rest assured JKL will be back on another station in the coming weeks . Stay tuned for that , we ’ ll keep you posted on social media and on our networks . JKL is not going anywhere , it ’ s just changing homes .”
Embattled TV host Jeff Koinange famous for ‘ Jeff Koinange Live ’ on KTN has ended his show
This is following widespread criticism from many quarters after he hosted Miguna Miguna and Esther Passaris and failed to take charge , leading to unpleasant exchange of words including a rape joke .
Among those that wrote complain letters to the Media Council of Kenya were the FIDA Kenya , Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero – who complained of constant and unfair criticism on the show . Miguna Miguna himself also wrote to the council complaining that he was recorded without his consent .
Gender Cabinet Secretary Sicily Kariuki also came out to condemn the Emmy Award winning journalist . Jeff further got harsh criticism from his colleagues in the media , many admitting that they once looked up to him but not anymore .
The former CNN journalist surprised viewers on Thursday night after hosting popular singers Emmy Kosgei and Sinach .
“ About a week ago we had a programme that deteriorated into something ugly where two guests went at each other ; really out of control and there are some people out there who probably thought I should have done a better job in controlling the guests and I agree looking back … but in a live television , it ’ s always difficult ,” he said .
“ But I agree , I ’ m man enough to man up to that and if there is anyone who was aggrieved by that show , anyone who felt it wasn ’ t upto par , I didn ’ t do a good job , I apologize so that we can move on . It was regrettable in most parts but again , it was one show out of 300 that we ’ ve done here at KTN the last three years .”
He then concluded what seemed like a normal apology with the bombshell .
“ And having said that , this will be the final Jeff Koinange Live right here on KTN … we ’ ll take a break , but rest assured JKL will be back on another station in the coming weeks . Stay tuned for that , we ’ ll keep you posted on social media and on our networks . JKL is not going anywhere , it ’ s just changing homes .”
He then took to social media to thank his fans .
Despite what happened on the Miguna show , many people still think Jeff is one of the greatest and were sad to see him go .
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