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Simon Chelugui, the Water Cabinet Secretary was in the news last week after it was revealed by the National Assembly Committee on Appointments that he was worth a whooping Sh796 million in moveable assets, farming and real estate.
Chelugui was the richest amongst the nine nominees fronted by President Uhuru Kenyatta for vetting.
On Monday, celebrated Citizen TV news anchor and Hot 96 radio host Jeff Koinange took a cue from Chelugui after a fan asked him his net worth and revealed that he had over Sh50 million.
Jeff is arguably one of the highest paid radio and TV host in Kenya and reportedly pockets a six figure salary at the end of the month.
He cruises the streets of Nairobi in a Mercedes Benz G-class ride that has a factory invoice of over Sh10 million before tax.
Even though his Mansion in Kitisuru is a well-kept secret, insiders who have visited it say that the New York University broadcast journalism alumni is living large with his wife Shaila and son Jamal Mbiyu.
Ever heard of his phrase “its smoking” on JKL? Well, he actually owns original imported Partagas Series D Cuban Cigars said to be worth over Sh500,000.
His wrist boasts a Bretling for Bentley watch held in place by a crocodile skin strap. Let us not get started on his designer suits, shall we.
His father Frederick Koinange was the first Kenyan to own a petrol station and a car dealership in 1948. His nephew Peter Koinange was the first Kenyan to get a Masters degree.
