Social media personality Xtian Dela sparked conversation online after leaking a WhatsApp chat with veteran media personality Jeff Koinange.

Koinange, who has been missing from his prime-time news role and his flagship show Jeff Koinange Live (JKL) since August 2025, has not spoken publicly of his absence, nor has Citizen TV.

The silence has caused a lot of speculation with some online users even spreading extent of spreading alarming claims concerning his well-being.

Due to the rising rumours, Dela made direct contact with the journalist via WhatsApp in the evening of Sunday, November 23.

“Bro bro bro! You’re good? You’re safe? Bro, TikTok has me worried.

Spreading about your death… Just confirm you’re still here. Bro? Bro?….” Dela wrote.

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Jeff Response

Koinange replied to Dela’s messages on Monday morning, November 24, at 6:31 am, shutting down the disturbing claims circulating online.

“Bro bro. I’m alive and kicking,” he replied, bringing relief to many who had been alarmed by the rumours.

Screenshot Shared to Quash Rumours.

Upon confirmation, Dela posted a screenshot on social media to debunk false news and assure Kenyans that the legendary broadcaster was alive.

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“Jeff Koinange is still alive!! You got me crying the whole night making calls everywhere like a mad woman !!!…. Shame on (sic) clout chasers, btw!… Not funny to some of us!!! long life bro,” Dela wrote, calling out those spreading the misinformation.

Online Relief as Rumours are Put to Rest

The confirmation quickly went viral, with fans expressing both relief and frustration over the increasingly common trend of fake death announcements targeting public figures.

The short, clear message delivered by Jeff Koinange has now put the matter to rest.

WhatsApp screenshot confirming Jeff Koinange is alive
Image/@Xtian