Today I reveal the identity of the Kenyan date rape journalist by reproducing an email letter sent by the victim to the journalists' superiors at CNN, including, Jim Walton (President CNN-Wordlwide), Chris Cramer (Executive Vice-President and Managing Director CNN-International), Jim Clancy and Johathan Mann as well as to Femi Oke (Inside-Africa).
The furious victim whose identity I also reveal today sent off this email letter on Saturday;
From: Marianne briner
To: jim.walton
Subject: jeff koinange - confidential
Date: Sat, 3 Mar 2007 23:45:28 +0000
Dear Mr. Walton,
I had sent in August last year to Jeff Koinange the official Press Release of my Book "A Shining Star in Darkness" which talks about the killing of the former Kenyan Minister for Foreign Affairs Dr. Robert Ouko in 1990. I had been involved in the investigations and cooperated with Scotland Yard and gave last evidence in front of a Parliamentary Committee in Nairobi in November/December 2004.
Jeff replied immediately and proposed to have an interview with CNN in Atlanta and to present the book in Inside-Africa.
Soon after he started to call me and things changed to very private and personal matters. He then sent me by email photos showing him and Mandela (comment: sharing a special moment with a special friend), the photo of the Prix-Bayeux-Ceremony (comment: so now you know about if even before my wife does ...) and also some photos showing his Living-Room with his Art Collection (comment: I want you to know how I am living...) and then the book about his Grandfather (one copy he sent also to my daughter) - comment: This will give you an insight who I really am and where I come from ...
During all this time he kept me also informed about his job, his assignments, either by phone (sometimes 3 - 4 times per day) or by email (here even upto 10 per day) sent from different places like Darfur, Congo, Botswana, Malaway etc. and last from Nigeria - besides the 'normal' ones from Johannesburg.
Especially the Nigerian Report was then also a point of our discussion now in London when he gave me some inside information how he had arranged the encounter with these MEND people (" of course I had to pay certain people to get the story - but everything was done in agreement with CNN and in accordance with their usual standards - but you do not get such a story without bribing - you know how the world and especially in Nigeria functions - you have to have financial resources - but at the end it was worth it - CNN has its story and I have my 'fame' ......)
The rest of our 'encounter' in London can be read in the attached document. It was nasty and now has turned into an open threat on my life since he warned me that he would give the details of my Spanish address and my Swiss one (where also my daughter lives) to Nicolas Biwott (in my book named Nick Boit).
Especially the last sentence 'if I was prepared to 'MOVE' again' has made me decide to go with whole story into the open. I have to protect not only myself but also my daughter.
Here you should know that I am living in fear since 15 years - I had to move more than a dozen times - and John Troon (retired Superintendent from Scotland Yard who at that time was leading the investigations in Kenya and with whom I am in contact since) has just now confirmed to me in London that I am still in danger.
When he heard that I am in contact with Jeff Koinange, he told me in very strict words 'you have made a very big mistake to trust a man like him. He will sell you for a good story and also to Biwott - I am even convinced that he has set you up just for this reason ...."
After what has happened in London I am starting to believe him. But I have decided to fight back. I have never been a coward and Jeff should know this. Just read his last emails where he is begging me not to disclose anything because it would 'destroy' him.
I had given him time until March 10 to come here and clarify things and to assure me of the introduction to CNN - but he has decided to threaten me instead.
I have sent the attached document already to Femi Oke together with some remarks Jeff made about her which are very offensive. It should make her a bit careful when dealing with him in the future since he is not the 'nice guy' as he pretends to be.
As I said before, I had hoped to settle his whole nasty matter amicably in arranging the promised interview with CNN and also with Oprah Winfrey whom he had also mentioned would be interested to present my book on her Show. But he has decided not to accept my offer and has started to issuee serious threats against me.
I am therefore going into the open and will start my blog under the title 'The secret life of Jeff Koinange" ............
(The attached documents sent to the CNN bosses contained detailed emails contents of which I covered yesterday. They are yet to reply).
Other stories in this blog on the Jeff Koinange rape saga;
What furious date rape victim said
Raped woman cools down? Did Jeff's Charm Finally Work... A Little Too Late?
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Chris, with all due respect, I think that there is a problem that we should counter when it comes to Brinner-Martens.
ReplyDeleteI remember covering the Ouko enquiry in London and to my amazement she said much, which I thought was out of this world.
I do believe in justice and if she was offended, then she has a point to make and it is her human rights to follow and all channels to seek redress. I cannot condone it, if I was in her shoes.
But it is now endemic and I think we need to know what goes on in her brains. She seems to be burning all the bridges.
I believe that like Jeff and any other Kenyan involved, including Moi, Biwott, and whoever, private things between lovers remain in the bedroom and their pillow talks should not be brought to the public domain. Is it also true that every man she comes into contact with ends up being more than a platonic friend?
I feel for Jeff. It is sad.
Your judgement of Marianne is too harsh. From what I know about her thus far her weakness is probably the fact that she is too frank and maybe too open. This is in fact a strength in a world full of liars and people who are always too quick to twist the story to their advantage. For instance in this date rape saga she openly admitted that she went to London to meet Jeff.
ReplyDeleteIn my book Marianne is a hero because she has had "the balls" to face up to the killers of Ouko when all other men have cowed and chosen to keep quiet. She has paid a high price for it. Imagine a situation where you have been moving around for the last 15 years receiving death threats all the time.
If the Ouko affair is ever concluded then Marianne definitely has to claim a large chunk of the credit for it.
She has met many men who have remained just friends and nothing more. The late Dr Robert Ouko was one of them and there are many others.
If you were a woman then you would probably have had a little more empathy.
I keep imagining if it was my sister or my daughter...
Still I would like to thank you for expressing your honest feelings on this matter here, and will always want to defend your right to do so,even if it contrary to my views and those of others here.
Ahsante sana.
Kumekucha
Chris, thanx very much for that. I spent about one hour with Brinner at the Kenya High Commission in London and she told me so much. How she does not even use her house, phone numbers and many other personal items; the only way for her to communicate in this world is using the email since it will take time to be traced.
ReplyDeleteHer constant fear shows in her eyes and the phobia that the whole Ouko thing has brought to her is visible and evident even in her body language. Sorry, at times she fears passersby.
I know what you mean. My argument is not that she was offended or not, I was of the opinion that she is being exposed to so many ugly things in her life and personally, as one with sisters, cousins and aunts, I feel for her own safety. It is true that some of the ugly underworld activities cannot take place where Brinner lives, but she deserves some kind of protection. Not by silencing her, but protecting her image, dignity and pride. I feel touched. This is with a clean heart and nothing less or more.
Cheers Chris
Chris you must stand to be counted and protect Marriane. Just like you tell it as it about Kenyan affairs, this lady deserves more and she holds alot of information about the late Ouko whom you paid glowing tribute to last month. Our local mafia must be stopped from exporting their murderous and escapedes and randiness abroad. She has entrusted with the truth which you have respected as evident in your decision to put the matter to rest. You have all the right to say whatever you want but give it to this lady. She is definitely no saint but miles away from our female folks - she is honest and brave in all she does. JK mustt be ashamed to have betrayed his expectant wife and abused Marriane. Whatever happened to out moral values? Look at the age difference and the Kenyan psyche of bandying your privilaged roots to win selfish (read sexual) favours. Marriane remains the only standing witness in the Ouko saga and she wants to live to tell the story before the MO1 and Nick die.
ReplyDeleteThe writings are clearly on the wall... THIS IS A BITTER WOMAN SEEKING REVENGE...this is a clear cut situation where an affair happened, promises were made (... I had hoped to settle his whole nasty matter amicably in arranging the promised interview with CNN and also with Oprah Winfrey...) then the promises were not kept, woman got upset and decided to lash out...and please! those are just empty threats that JK made. the man was only trying to protect himself... self defense comes in many many many forms...
ReplyDeleteNote to MB: The world will not come to a halt! JK maybe fired, demoted (Being an HR professional, i don't forsee that happening since the matter was not within the confinement of the office - personal issue...). His reputation may be ruined, his wife may or may not leave him (READ: Hillary Clinton) and you still won't get that interview with CNN or Oprah thru JK!
Stop getting desperate about promoting your book... your means to achieving that is just upsetting!
Christ won't even grace this post with further reading. The little I've read leaves me disgusted. It's too coincidental to me for one woman to be involved in much of Kenya's scandals ie Ouko, Biwott, Moi and now Jeff (a few days/weeks after the Nigeria fiasco). I don't condone date rape or any type of rape but this sounds like crying wolf.
ReplyDeleteRape is rape….. but should be reported to the police and not to the bosses. Am confused. Oj
ReplyDeletethere seems to be a trend where individuals are using black mail to get what they want. Like Oj has rightly commented, this lady should go to the police, especially if she is afraid for her life. Seeing as Scotland Yard is involved, this is a matter that they too should take up. I really don't understand how someone who has been violated and who fears for her life would resort to a tabloid!!! She has also contacted CNN and should wait for them to carry out an investigation. She is compromising herself!!!
ReplyDeleteI guess the bitch was laid by Jeff while trying to use him-he used her instead.so when the MEND story came up, the she contacted the Nigerian government with her "goods".But she better be warned, the Nigerian cabinet is not the Kenyan one under Moi & Biwott.If Biwott scares her, she should be scared to death of the Nigerians-are you reading this "cabinet prostitute"?
ReplyDeleteDidn't she confess to have been Moi's lover?? The scandal is nowhere else on the internet> How coule we believe her??
ReplyDelete'Chris' (I doubt that's your name).
ReplyDeleteI'm a woman, but I think this is blackmail.Go ahead and use the cliche that women are their worst enemies, if you like.Clearly Briner is out to sell a book,and get some respect, won't you see that?How come she didn't report the rape to the corruption-free UK government, no doubt nothing like our government which she is saving us from in her book? Are you a law enforcement officer or something??Why are you trying to get her false public sympathy?How many Kenyan women have been raped in the recent past?Why are you not concerned about them? Whats so special about this Mzungu woman, other than according to earlier reports, she was Moi's own lover??Is she using you you as she tried to use Jeff, then?
Finally,a couple points and questions:
1)You clearly ring anti-Kikuyu. Who's paying you?
2)Most of us know that Standard and KTN are pro-ODM and anti-NARC, so maybe that explains why you are so pro-ODM.Are the journalists any cleaner? I 'guess' not, I'm Kenyan, just like you.
Nation media is gives a balanced view on everyhting, now wonder its the market leader.
3) Your stories (or scandals, take your pick) are nowhere else on the internet. How can we verify them? Everyone comes to you, and only you know all this, hence only you can be questioned?Are you lying?
4) I won't judge Jeff on this, as I think most people won't.
5)Whats your point? Obviously I 'missed this'
Read her own blog - she clearly had a romantic interest in him - or at least pretended to have one. I don't like Jeff much, and he should have been more discreet. But she has defintely played him - and played him well. Too bad for him. Her blog - http://distantlovers.blog.com/
ReplyDeleteBriner is a medusa of a bitch. She is very heavy handed, and will take out anyone who stands in her way. She will blackmail her grandmother, while stealing from her. Jeff Koinange is innocent. He didn't rape anybody. CNN are fools for dismissing him. But Briner got her way, once again. She needs to be set straight, and given a dose of her own medicine. Go out and find the real rapist, the one conjured up in Briner's mind. She's a whore and a pathetic liar.
ReplyDeleteI was in kenya when this briner woman claimed to have screwed her way up and down the Kenyan cabinet during Moi's time. She preyed on senior government officials and traded sex for business contracts and government secrets which she in turn sold to foreign governments
ReplyDeleteAt some point she even claimed to have been a "spy" Would you belive that kind of person?
The Ouko story has lost its glamour and she was hoping to use Jeff to sell her book to the American market, she never got it.
Now for a person with only two currencies to trade in, sex and blackmail, she tried both found they were devalued and is going for REVENGE, pure and simple she will destroy the poor fool's career and family. "Hell hath no fury............."
PS:I never liked Jeff but I do feel for the guy ,a few indiscrete moments then WHAM! he's out of a job
This is a warning to those with important assignments to be carefull in their assignments especially, with people like Marrienne who would not care one bit to pull anyone down using any means in a bid to get what she wants. What a Pitty that Jeff got entangled just at a time he had incurred the wrath of one of Africa's most powerfull nation, Nigeria
ReplyDeleteThe anonymous who states that Chris rings anti - Kikuyu leaves me pretty bufffled. Sounds like a Kikuyu. That is neither here nor there. What we should be debating is whether or not JK acted unprofessionally. The other thing we should address is why did JK get too sloppy in his communication?.....you get to see this even before my wife. That is quite telling.
ReplyDeleteWhat an idea to get free publicity for her book. Unfortunately, it also means selling her soul which by this woman's published history - appears not to have had one. (please keep your daughter out of this) What a cold B*t*h. Jeff should admit he was had --and very well indeed just because he could not keep it in his pants. Well, lesson learnt......
ReplyDeleteCNN did not have a choice but to sack/fire Jeff from their oganization after the reports of bribing Nigeria officails for a story. CNN claims and the do not pay of stories (forgive me for laughing loud) After all we are talking about Nigeria --who is suprised that officials take bribes?
ReplyDeletecant you just see what the woman is upto ? Her sex and blackmail reputation speak for itself. As for what she is out to achieve this time around, it is so obvious and ofcourse she has achieved the first part.getting JK out of CNN.But beyond that she is ready to fall the guy further.To poison everybody's mind about his future and even friends and relations.
ReplyDeletesee her blog of 3/06/07. http://distantlovers.blog.com/
Now its evident how far she can go.But expectedly Hell hath......
so Jk careful with them Sugarmumies.
Chris why is she bringing Oprah into this and femi oke etc
For us in Nigeria we Knew she only did a hatchet job for our government but its over so she should quit.Sadly another brilliant african mind is scrificed for saying the truth.
Sure Bill clinton would have been sacked 50 times over @ CNN.
Even if this woman may have been wronged, I think she uses her feminine wiles to hook men, then destroys them, whether on purpose or not. Clearly, Jeff was excited about all her sexual exploits (and there seem to have been many) and with all the sex talks leading up to London, the man was walking around with a hard-on and was about to blow up. Which is what happened. We should question waht type of woman this is, seeing that she was even considering a 3-some with her own daughter. SHAME!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is one lose woman. It seems like everyone she sleeps with or tries to sleep with gets the full treatment. Is she single and who is the father of the daughter?. she saw the Biwott and Moi story was yesterdays news so she got a fresh one from Jeff that she could link to Biwott and turn an old story new.
ReplyDeleteI did reduce my dose of CNN a long time ago; I used to be an addict. This scandal only further confirms the sense in this step. Obviously JK is a recruitment error bigtime. He staged a report on the Niger Delta some time ago and used the access that the CNN platform affords him unprofessionally. He betrayed his pettiness and small-mindedness when he tried to use his job and background to cajole/intimidate a woman. This woman is a fool though, what is the problem if your man wants his nookie clean-shaven? And blackmailing a black guy over oral/phone sex is totally beside the point. Rape? Well that is another story, innit?
ReplyDeletei think this lady is just nuts. and show me a reporter in cnn that hasnt paid for a story and ill show u a liar.if it were richard quest he could have been forgiven and retained his job but since its a black what the heck?
ReplyDeleteIts unfortunate that Jeff has been Sucked and Sacked by CNN on issues that he had control over. Like Andrew young. He should pick up and continue. You are still our true son.
ReplyDeleteJK is a typical african boy who knows only the meaning of a date to involve sex most of all other things, and it should happen in a place far away from eyes too familiar (In London)lest they interfere. While the old lady is specialized in the art of using her victims to her desired advantage and woe to the likes of JK who fail to toe the line, for the end result is something as small as what has befallen him or worse.
ReplyDeleteIt reminds me of the common practice commonly seen in our urban centers where young men fall at the seductions of the old-moneyed folks in the name of love when the real reason is quick monetory gains. One wonders, however, whether this was the case with JK and the old lady since he had attained celebrity status - which has monetory inclinations among other things to say the least, not mentioning the fact that he is married (hopfully happily so). While I feel for him I'm sure the lesson here is that people need to check out and think twice whenever the deal is too good. JK, what you did was wrong and, I'm sorry, but you will and must live with the consequence always.
On the other hand, OLD WOMAN, its time you considered your dirty weaked behaviour and spared us your dirty uncultured mulpractices. If you must continue in this way, please do it in your home country with your people if the like it. If you have any evidence provide it in a lawful manner. Dont suggest sexial rewards then cry foul later because someone has not done it in your desired expectations. Some men may not necessarily fall for it. But when they deside to fall, they want to fall properly and dont want to be taught how.
I am a Woman and i do not condone rape of any kind. I however beg to differ with Briner, if indeed she was raped as she claims, why didn't she file a report with the police, and immediately, so to speak?
ReplyDeleteIt is rather obvious that she is hitting back at Jeff for sleeping with her and not delivering as he had promised. This is a way for her to get attention for her book, probably get the interview with CNN and Oprah as well.
She should be warned though, Oprah does not mince her words and will expose her for what she really is if she were to go on her show.
I sympathize with her for what she's gone though for the last 15 years, but that's no reason to slander someone else's name for her own selfish gains. She has just destroyed a good reporter and for that, she should be ashamed.
On the other hand, Jeff should have known better than to put everything on mail.
And CNN should surely have investigated both sides of the story before making such a rash decision!
It sure as hell is a DOGS life!
Jeff my man...this is a helluva of pickle you have got yourself into...but I think everybody knows the signs of a jilted lover...I mean come on ;-)
ReplyDeleteCrazy woman can't have Jeff..so therefore spoil his name and make sure nobody else can...what a cunning cunt..I mean its the oldest trick in the book..
Wake up everybody!
Well,all I can say is that the possibility of Jeff doing this is there and if he did it then definitely he deserves to be fired and be history.I have watched some of the stories reported by Jeff and the guy seems to be a big liar ,who has got no regard for the truth.
ReplyDeleteThis is sensational to say the least. Ouko`s Murder by 1994 had taken a twist that become uncouth and at the same time irrational. Political reasons amounted to seeking justice and unfortunately for the truth, evidence digging is a civil misdemeanour. Sorry Bwana Koinange. Read the times Bwana.
ReplyDeleteLet`s all swallow the bitter fruit for our dear brother Koinange. Powerful authorities had joined the fracas by 1994 for all political gains in this world. That Kajama that turned to be Clinton`s double trying to sum public reaction while being frogmarched Kenyan style by police along Moi avenue really annoyed. As it was said he was desperatelly with his small flat stretched palms clinching onto his barenaked genitals with handcuffs ruffled by a widely torn trouser. Jama was kascene. Clinton had an alibi, well though Nairobians known for their hunor could not confirm.
Jeff Koinange this may console you. Nairobian gals discovered an unAfrican fact from "Clinton", mpaka makanga matusi from the late 90`s ita shape history. Jama "Clinton" had an erection in Nairobi streets akiwa uchi!! Hands zilipata kazi, nakwambia hadi wacha makanga, unemployment is caused by naked genitals.
WE REALLY NEED TO THE TRUTH INSPITE OF THE IDIOTS OUT FOR A KILL. KOINANGE POLE SANA!!!
Isaak Mwangi
It was not right for CNN to dismiss Jeff like that..this is just a show of what the west always do to Africa Use and dunk. I am sure jeff will make it elsewhere but hei jeff just write a book by tittle MY LIFE IN CNN and also spill beans. You can make money after all that is all every one is after. Good luck Jeff I pray for you ( Banana Hill, Kenya)
ReplyDeletePEOPLE DO NOT BE GULLIBLE.....I CAME UP WITH ONE SAYING I HAVE ALWAYS FOUND TO BE TRUE "A FEW FACTS WITHIN A LIE MAKES THE LIE MOST BELIEVABLE"...THIS WOMAN IS TWISTING THE FACTS TO FIT HER LIE.
ReplyDeleteI'll neva biliv jeff sacrificed his career for white ass. I mean if it was j'lo(who aint exactly white) i would have understood, but that whore..aaaiii. wacha alete blog yake. Am calling on all kenyans to flag this blog of hers if it is already online.
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What! I'm surprise all you Kenyans are OK with that fact that Jeff slep/was sleeping with this woman while his poor pregnant wife was waiting at home. Kenyans, it's not OK for men (or women for that matter) to sleep around.
ReplyDeleteThe events with JK appear to be none other than a fiction of this woman’s own imagination and a desperate cry for publicity and fame. She seriously needs to see a therapist because she is a victim in her own troubled mind.
ReplyDeleteKama Mboro ina amka akiri potea
ReplyDeleteThis womn is a cheap attention seeker.So JK was sucked what next its not the end of the world .She should have repoted to the police. I am sure if it was a white man CNN wouldnot have rushed its decision.
ReplyDeletemy be she thought jk had a big and he denied it to her,who can satisfy an elephant,hence all the fuss,she was given something of many kilos by moii,total goat,and then she thought everybody is easy goer lol,this is a cheap biaaaach.
ReplyDeleteshe pretend to know more than what over 30 million kenyans knows,kenyans knows exactly who pulled the trigger,she thinks all kenyans men are goats like her boyfriends,let her confess that she was after jks mkwaju of which she was told no way.
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