Veteran radio host Alex Mwakideu revealed details about his brief 2008 relationship with a German soldier while working at Deutsche Welle, calling it the shortest romance of his life due to significant cultural differences. The relationship ended when the woman visited Kenya and became uncomfortable with his friendly interactions, particularly with female fans.

• The relationship lasted only three days into her intended three-week visit to Kenya.
• Alex Mwakideu is a veteran radio host.
• He later found lasting love and married Mariamu Mwemba in 2014.