His mother Jeff Koinange says she was very worried about raising her after her husband's death: “The situation was difficult”

• TV journalist Jeff Koinange created a video in a bid to focus on the rich history of his family
• The reporter spoke to his mother, Hilda Wambui Ngoima, in their wide beam in Kiamba
• She talked about losing her husband, Frederick Mbiyu Koinange, and the problems the family faced

Hilda Wambui Ngoima, the mother of the famous TV presenter Jeff Koinange, has shared some pictures about family problems during the colonial era.

Who was the father Jeff Koinange?

The Koinange family has its roots until the 1860s, and the Jeff family currently lives on a large piece of land in Kiamba.

Recently the journalist shared a video talking to his mother, in a bid to focus on Koinange's legacy.

“This land here belongs to my mother. She grew up in Githiga and married in the Koinange family in 1959 and had four children, but her husband died shortly after independence,” Jeff said.

Jeff, who lovingly calls his mother Munene or Nyina of Kabaka, then handed over to him.

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“My husband, Frederick Mbiyu Koinange, died on March 7, 1966 when Jeff was only two months old and the last born- by the grace of God that he survived. Shiro was 4 years old, Koi was over two years, and Koinange, my first son, had more than a year.”

Ngoima noted that he was 28 years old at the time.

“It was very difficult, but I thank God that I am saved.”

Jeff's mother said that her father, Mbiyu, was the son of the third wife of the senior chief Koinange, and they were jailed by the colonists.

“Koinange's family has suffered. My husband was detained for seven years, all my mother -in -law's children were also prevented, including the father of Kamamba MP Paul Koinage.

There was one sister, Lilian, who died at the Committee. ”

Ngoima said her mother -in -law, Joyce Kagendo Koinange, was also detained for seven years.

“But we fought for it – when you lick your bed, you must sleep on it. We suffered, but we are happy because God protected us.”

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Kenyan answered the video by saying:

@Ngugngigi7035:

“Thank you, Jeff, for making this story.”

@Kk-ygh:

“Most people do not know how the people of Agikuyu dedicated to Kenya as it is today.

@ElizabethWere-G9z:

“This is a historical knowledge for everyone.”

@I_am_berakah:

“This history is refreshing! I am a graduate of Chief Chief Koinange's High School.

Things you didn't know about Jeff Koinange

The following is a list of things you should know about the famous Citizen TV journalist.

Jeff Koinange was born into a rich family

Jeff was born to a famous businessman and former minister.

The father of the journalist to Luck Bad he passed away at the world (Jeff) at just two years old.

Despite the death of his father, Jeff grew up in a wealthy family and went to the best school in the world. The father of one child holds a first degree from New York University in the United States.

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The 61-year-old journalist has also been able to accumulate its own property and owns a number of expensive assets, including a millions of shillings in Kitisuru and the G-Wagon car in Mercedes-Benz.

Jeff Koinange, a prize -winning journalist

The renowned journalist has worked in different media locally and abroad.

In 2005, he won the Emmy television award for his worst hunger broadcasting in Niger, making him the only Kenyan journalist ever received this honor.

He also won the George Foster Peabody Award in 2006 with his Hurricane Katrina vaccine. Jeff also received Prix Bayeaux to warriors for his reporting on Congo's civil war in 2006.

The other side of Jeff Koinange

The journalist is known for his jokes in the air and abroad.

Her videos testing local cuisine and answering questions that ordinary Kenyans can about leaving many are sewn.

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How did Jeff Koinange show love for his mother?

In 2022, Jeff celebrated his mother in memory of his father's death.

The writer shared a photo with his mother and his two sisters, noting that he was completing the 56th anniversary of being a widow.

Jeff thanked his mother for raising them well and praised God for taking care of him all the years.

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