Guess who turned 53 today? Veteran journalist Jeff Koinange

Veteran journalist Jeff Koinange on Monday turned 53 and his fans took to social media to wish him a Happy Birthday. Also celebrating their birthday anniversaries are former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, 74, and media personality Julie Gichuru, 45.

Koinange, one of Kenya’s most experienced TV journalists having worked with KTN, K24 and CNN previously, was born on January 7, 1966.

Among those who wished him a Happy Birthday was Safaricom CEO Bob Collymore who tweeted: Many Happy Returns to my very good friend @KoinangeJeff. Here’s hoping he stops using unnecessary CAPITAL letters in his tweets now that he has come of age.”

But the witty effort failed as Koinange proceeded to do exactly that in his response:

Ha Ha Ha…….Thanks so much, KIHARA……Really appreciate it…….Good to see you’ve BOUNCED back well……See you soon!!! https://t.co/XyYDkKH9A0

— Jeff Koinange, MBS (@KoinangeJeff) January 7, 2019

Others included:

What a Man, what a Birthday! Waaa Mae! Happy Birthday @KoinangeJeff pic.twitter.com/fKg3SzmW2b

— Linus Kaikai (@LinusKaikai) January 7, 2019

Happy Birthday ?partner in crime @KoinangeJeff pic.twitter.com/31FfqLmYib

— Victoria Rubadiri (@VickyRubadiri) January 7, 2019

A huge huge happy birthday to my brother, the veteran media personality @KoinangeJeff, who is also celebrating his birthday alongside distinguished people. May you blow many many more candles SIR…… pic.twitter.com/FqjGscr4hC

— Ahmed Mohamed ((ASMALi)) (@Asmali77) January 7, 2019

January 7th, the day of Baba Raila Odinga, Jeff Koinange and Vybz Kartel. Happy Birthday to you all! #HappyBirthdayRaila #HBDJeffKoinange @RailaOdinga @KoinangeJeff @JulieGichuru @Vybz_Kartel pic.twitter.com/WT1kGz1yBR

— The African Voice (@teddyeugene) January 7, 2019

Hi Jeff , remember , Trattoria , Foresta Magnetica , Visions , in late 80’s and early 90’s just when you had jetted into the Country from the U .S of A ? Happy birthday

— David Ochiel (@DavidOchiel) January 7, 2019

Guess who’s turning 53 today. The EVER smiling @KoinangeJeff. SOMEBARRY say, OOH MY!!! May your BOLDNESS, COURAGE and ENTHUSIASM last for ALL time. You ARE an INSPIRATION and ROLE MODEL to many. Ngai akûrathime ? ? ? pic.twitter.com/n92BhTKdJU

— #NajivuniaKuwaMkenya?????? (@NajivuniaUkenya) January 7, 2019