The courtroom drama between Rozinah Mwakideu and her ex-husband, Pastor Robert Burale, has taken a striking turn. A viral interview in which Rozinah candidly described her marriage as “a mistake” will remain online—at least for now—highlighting the tension between reputation, truth, and the unstoppable power of digital storytelling.
In a ruling delivered Tuesday, Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki denied Burale’s request to have the interview removed from YouTube.
“The court cannot interfere with material already published, but the order will remain in force pending the full hearing,” Nzyoki explained.
While the video stays accessible, interim injunctions bar Rozinah and her brother Alex Mwakideu, who hosted the interview, from making further statements or reposting content that could inflame the situation.
The conflict traces back to early October 2025, when Rozinah appeared on Alex’s YouTube channel in an interview titled “My Biggest Mistake Was Marrying Robert Burale.”
In it, she opened up about a marriage that left her emotionally drained—a story that quickly resonated with viewers, racking up over 815,000 views in just weeks.
Burale, claiming defamation, sought legal action at Milimani Commercial Courts, arguing that the video was malicious, false, and damaging to his reputation as a public figure. He said its continued presence online subjected him to ridicule and character assassination.
The ruling has sparked nationwide debate about digital defamation, privacy, and the limits of free speech in Kenya’s rapidly evolving online space.
As the case moves toward a full hearing, the nation watches closely: will Rozinah’s voice be protected as personal truth, or will it be silenced in the name of reputation?
Rozinah Mwakideu Hits Back: Explosive 36-Page Affidavit Exposes Marriage to Pastor Robert Burale
In a dramatic courtroom showdown, gospel singer Rozinah Mwakideu has unleashed a powerful legal response to her ex-husband Pastor Robert Burale’s KSh 20 million defamation suit, filing a detailed 36-page affidavit that lays bare her turbulent marriage and fights back against the narrative Burale has tried to shape.
Rozinah refuses to apologize, insisting that her statements in the viral October 4 interview on Alex Mwakideu TV—which she conducted with her brother—are truthful and backed by a decade of evidence. In the video, she described her union with Burale as “my biggest mistake” and called it “the darkest period” of her life.
Through the affidavit, Rozinah annexed emails, screenshots of text messages, and receipts from past financial transactions, detailing patterns of dishonesty, emotional neglect, and financial impropriety she alleges during their short-lived marriage.
One email from 2018 shows her warning Burale to stop discussing their marriage publicly, declaring: “I may have to respond one of these days. And you know me. I will tell the truth. ONLY THE TRUTH.”
Rozinah’s legal team, led by lawyer Ochiel Dudley, framed Burale’s lawsuit as an attempt to silence her, calling it vexatious and meritless.
She also revealed that several women have come forward, willing to testify in support of her claims of deceit and financial exploitation.
Milimani Commercial Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki delivered a partial victory for Rozinah, blocking both her and Alex from making further publications or reposts of the interview, but declining to remove the video from YouTube.
The ruling means the explosive conversation remains public, giving millions access to her account of the marriage, while ensuring no additional content escalates the matter.
Rozinah maintains that her reflections are protected under Article 33(1)(a) of the Kenyan Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression. She emphasizes that her tone during the interview was respectful and introspective, aimed at sharing personal experiences rather than defaming Burale.
This high-profile legal battle has reignited national discussions about digital defamation, privacy, and the boundaries of free speech in Kenya’s media landscape.
As the matter continues toward a substantive hearing, Rozinah’s affidavit ensures her voice and evidence will remain central to the narrative, challenging perceptions of truth, accountability, and public reputation.
The case is set for mention on February 25, 2026, leaving the nation watching closely as this emotional saga of love, betrayal, and justice unfolds.
