Alex Mwakideu Walks Back On Statement Announcing Milele FM Exit

UPDATE: Veteran radio presenter, Alex Mwakideu, has defaulted on his earlier announcement on social media that he was leaving Milele FM after five years.

In a subsequent statement, Mwakideu revealed that he had a small misunderstanding with the management of the MediaMax Networks-owned station, which has since been addressed. However, he did not elaborate on the alleged 'misunderstanding'.

"Yooh, I'm still at Milele FM. I had no idea you all love me like this. 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 wrote.

Veteran radio presenter Alex Mwakideu on Monday, August 14 announced his departure from Milele FM after five years at the station.

Mwakideu in a statement on his social media pages thanked his followers and listeners for their support during the time he was hosting the Milele Breakfast Show.

He attributed them to his success at the radio station, and overall success of radio across the country, leaving fans guessing on his next move.

Veteran radio presenter, Alex Mwakideu posing for a photo. /TWITTER.ALEX MWAKIDEU

"Yooooh! It's been 5 years at Milele FM. I have enjoyed it! Let me say thank you so much to you, the Listener because without you, there is no radio!

"You are the reason we do this thing called Radio. Thank you all. Page closed. Onto the next one! Guess where we are going next," he stated.

Mwakideu boasts of over 23 years in the media industry, having bagged his first job as a news presenter for Mombasa-based radio station Baraka FM in 2000, where he worked for 10 years.

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

In 2010, he moved to Radio Maisha for a period of 8 years and it was at the Standard Group Limited-owned station that he got his big break, even being appointed Head of Radio.

Mwakideu then joined Milele FM where his star rose further alongside Lang'ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor alias Jalang’o, and continued to steer the fort after Jalang'o left to join Kiss FM.

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

He was the Head of Radio at the MediaMax-owned franchise prior to his recent exit.

Alex Mwakideu poses for a selfie with Jalang'o during their past stint at Milele FM. /FILE