Sad! Alex Mwakideu’s mother laid to rest (photos)

Alex Mwakideu’s mother was laid to rest on Saturday  in Wundanyi, Taita Taveta County.

Mwakidue’s mother passed on May 22, just a few months after the family lost a sibling.

Speaking after the burial, Mwakideu thanked those who stood and mourned with his family during the trying moment following her passing a week ago.

“Mama. RIP my dear. That was a great send off. Thank you all for your prayers, love, and support. Mungu awabariki,” he was quoted saying.

Cancer

The burial was attended by friends and colleagues including his co-host Jalang’o.

The Milele FM Breakfast host, who has been in the media industry for more than a decade, lost his mother barely four months after losing his sister Emmy Mwakideu.

The late Emmy Mwakideu was diagnosed with cancer late 2017 and she succumbed to it on January 11th.

 

Sad! Alex Mwakideu loses mother just months after his sister passed 

Radio host Alex Mwakideu has lost his mother.

The Milele FM Breakfast host, who has been in the media industry for more than a decade, has lost his mother barely four months after losing his sister Emmy Mwakideu.

The late Emmy Mwakideu was diagnosed with cancer late 2017 and she succumbed to it on January 11th.

“Emmy battled with cancer since late 2017 and on 11.o1.2019 she rested in the lord. The memorial service will be held this Saturday, 19th January 2019 at Nairobi Baptist Church (Ngong Road) from 10:a0am,” reads part of his sister’s Obituary message.

On instagram, his co-host Jalang’o asked for fan to pray for him following the tragedy.

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“Good morning! Let’s roll! Holding the show together with my brother @chris001ke . Send your prayers to my boss and brother @alex_mwakideu who lost the mum last night! Sad morning but we thank God! #GodAboveEverything Unaskiza milele Fm ukiwa wapi?” said Jalang’o. 

It’s not yet known what led to the her mother’s death.

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