Jeff Koinange Makes Triumphant Return to Citizen TV, Puts Rumours About His Absence and Health to Rest

After weeks off air, Citizen TV journalist Jeff Koinange surprised fans on December 10. His sudden absence had sparked wild rumours. Some feared he was ill. Others even suggested he had died. Jeff finally addressed the speculation, ending weeks of uncertainty.

The veteran journalist had been missing since October. Citizen TV offered no explanation. Jeff remained silent. His disappearance left fans and viewers puzzled. Social media buzzed with guesses. Some said he had quit. Others worried about his health. Meanwhile, his show JKL continued. Colleagues stepped in to host each episode.

Amid the rumours, former colleague Xtian Dela shared a WhatsApp screenshot. Jeff confirmed he was alive and doing well. On December 10, he returned to the set. Colleague Ayub Abdikadir greeted him warmly. “They had killed me, Ayub. But I’m back, as if I never left,” Jeff joked. The mood was light and cheerful.

The set was filled with laughter. They tested Jeff’s fire extinguisher. They joked about a coat hanger. Everything was just as he had left it. During the show, he hosted PLO Lumumba and Barrack Muluka. PLO quipped about Jeff’s “second coming,” and everyone laughed. Jeff wore a shirt labeled “Lazarus,” referencing the biblical figure who rose from the dead.

Fans flooded social media with joy. Messages of support poured in. Jeff did not explain his absence. Instead, he thanked viewers. “Thank you to everyone who supported and sent me messages. I am truly grateful,” he said.

Jeff Koinange’s return ended the speculation. It reminded viewers why he is one of Kenya’s most loved journalists. His comeback brought energy, humour and reassurance. Fans felt he had never really been gone.