This archive report was first published on 21 May 2020.
Jeff Koinange, a renowned Kenyan journalist, has been in the media industry for over 20 years, clocking an impressive career with his unique voice, articulation, and foreign accent.
However, beyond his professional life, Koinange is a human being with feelings, loves, and a personal life. In a recent social media post, he shared a heart-wrenching story about his first wife, Sonia, which left him on the verge of tears.
On May 20th, 2020, Koinange sat in his personal library, recounting his life story to his social media followers. As he delved into his book 'Through My African Eyes,' vivid memories of Sonia flooded his mind.
According to Koinange, he met Sonia while working at NBC News in America. He had previously studied at New York University and landed a job at ABC News before joining NBC. Koinange described Sonia as an amazing person who made him realize his calling in media and never wish to return to Kenya.
As he reminisced about his time with Sonia, Koinange shared a poignant quote: 'and by the time I was actually married to my first wife Sonia, an amazing woman…a fantastic and…you know, I was living an American dream. I never thought of coming back to Kenya. That´s all. Kenya was the last thing on my mind…'
It's clear that Sonia holds a special place in Koinange's heart, and their love story is one for the ages. Despite the challenges they faced, Koinange's tribute to Sonia is a testament to the enduring power of love.
