Jeff Koinange's Confession About Feeling Broke Whenever He Only Has KSh 20k Stuns Kenyans

• TV news anchor Jeff Koinange's revelation of when he considers himself continued to solidify his reputation as a cool, rich kid
• The media personality wa hosting his morning show when he shared that he feels broke when his M-Pesa balance reads KSh 20,000
• Some Kenyans shared how the amount is their total salary, while others narrated things they do when they have KSh 20,000

Media personality Jeff Koinange is considered one of the wealthiest celebrities in Kenya, whose lifestyle inspires many.

The veteran journalist has always shared his lifestyle with the world, and many admire how he makes his experiences seem normal yet extraordinary to many people.

Jeff once left his ex-radio co-host Jalang'o a KSh 3 million watch for his birthday, leaving him speechless.

The now-Langata MP noted that the TV journalist had got him the expensive watch from the US for his special treat.

Why KSh 20k is little for Jeff Koinange

In a video shared on Hot 96 FM Kenya, Jeff noted that he only knows he is getting broke when he sees his M-Pesa account read KSh 20,000.

In his words:

"When am I broke? Let's say when I have KSh 20,000. Because there is oil for my beast, going out, food."

He left his co-host laughing, who later explained that when he has KSh 20,000, he steps out of the house and can even get to Naivasha.

Watch the video below:

Some netizens were amused by his attempt to speak in Kiswahili, while others shared how his broke amount was their monthly salary.

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@baba_Ivannah said:

"Ngiri 20 hata naita press conference."

@Cheda said:

"This is Jeff trying to be humble."

@Kevin Ratty said:

"Mimi hiyo KSh 20,000 huwa naanza kuwa na kiburi hadi nauliza marafiki zangu pahali naweza pata shamba ya 60 by 100."

@Bish Media said:

"Si hii ni too low."

@Uncle Demon said:

"My salary."

@Plug said:

"Trying to make us feel poor."

@K.J said:

"Salary ya mtu mzima."

@Felidhino said:

"Jeff's Kiswahili is good."

@Marion Sompet said:

"20k naenda roadtrip."

@MJerovin said:

"Mimi 40 bob siwezi toka kwa nyumba."

@Jepkoech said:

"Jeff unachezea mshahara ya mtu."

@Khalid said:

"Gross salary ya mtu."

@Top G said:

"Bro, na 1k inanifanya ni change accent."

Jeff Koinange steps out with customised G-Wagon

The media personality was recorded getting into a Mercedes G-Wagon, which Kenyans noted had a customised number plate.

The luxurious car also had the steering wheel on the left, contrary to how most cars are, which impressed netizens.

As he drove off, there was a police officer who saluted the TV personality, which saw many admire how being rich earns respect.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, current affairs journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.