Alex Mwakideu Makes U-turn on Quitting Milele FM

Radio presenter Alex Mwakideu on Monday, August 14 announced his exit from Media Max’s Milele FM after five years.

In a statement via Twitter, Mwakideu thanked his followers who listened to him while presenting the Milele breakfast show.

Mwakideu however did not reveal where he will be going next after leaving the Media Max-owned radio station.

“It's been 5 years ndani ya Milele FM. Nime enjoy. Let me say ahsante sana to you, the listener because without you, hakuna radio. You are the reason we do this thing called Radio. Thank you all. Page closed. Onto the next one! Guess tunaenda wapi next,” said Mwakideu.

The news presenter has however has however made a u-turn on leaving Milele FM saying there was a misunderstanding and the matter has been sorted. 

"Bado niko Milele FM. Kumbe munanipenda hivi... aaawwweeee... Thank you for all the phone calls and text messages, we had a small misunderstanding, which has been sorted. So we are now good to go! Itambe Milele," he stated. 

Mwakideu began his media career as a news presenter for Mombasa-based radio station Baraka FM.

He then moved to Germany and worked for Duestche Welle (DW) for a period of six months. His contract was to be extended but Mwakideu declined and returned to Kenya.

The celebrated radio presenter then joined Satand Group’s Milele FM and worked from 2010 to 2018.

He then joined Milele FM alongside Langata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o.

Following Jalango’s exit, Mwakideu continued with the Milele breakfast show, hosting alongside Wilbroda.