Alex Mwakideu’s journey from a Sh5,000 salary earner to becoming one of Kenya’s best radio personalities is nothing short of remarkable. During an interview on Churchill Show, Mwakideu revealed that his first job on radio was an opportunity to do a commercial which eventually turned into a formal job at Baraka FM in Mombasa.
At Baraka FM, one of his former bosses encouraged him to practice reading the news bulletin. One day, when one of the news anchors was caught up in traffic and couldn’t make it for the show, Mwakideu was asked to step in. His seniors were so impressed with his work that they decided to promote him.
Mwakideu’s career continued to progress as he was introduced to a network of journalists that covered various sports events across the world, exposing him to a lot of travel. However, after a while, he decided to settle back in Kenya and continued working for Baraka FM until he received a job offer from Standard Media Group’s Radio Maisha.
After eight years at Radio Maisha, Mwakideu left the station for undisclosed reasons, but it is clear that his career was on an upward trajectory. He refused to disclose his current salary, but it is no secret that he is one of the best-paid presenters at Milele FM.
Despite his success in the media industry, Mwakideu’s personal life has also had its ups and downs. He met his wife while still in another relationship, but only after ending it did they start dating. Mwakideu’s journey serves as a testament to the power of hard work and dedication in achieving success.
In conclusion, Alex Mwakideu’s journey from a Sh5,000 salary earner to becoming one of Kenya’s best radio personalities is an inspiration to many. His career growth was fueled by his passion and dedication to his craft. His story is a reminder that with hard work and perseverance, anyone can achieve their dreams.
