Renowned Milele Fm Morning show co-host Alex Mwakideu has been moved to mourning after he lost his mum on Tuesday night.

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Details of her death were divulged on Wednesday morning by his co-host Mzee Jalang'o.

In a Facebook post,Jalango asked their fans to keep Alex's and his family in prayers after losing her mum.

"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!# GodAboveEverythingUnaskiza Milele FM ukiwa wapi?# MileleBreakfast," he posted.

It's barely less than five months since the presenter lost his sister, Emmy Mwakideu.

Kenyans online have started sending their condolences to Mwakideu and his family.

"Our deepest condolences Alex. May you find strength and comfort at this moment," One user wrote.

Another wrote, "Take heart Aleki and your family. May her soul rest in eternal peace. All shall be well."