Robert Burale has taken legal action against radio host Alex Mwakideu and his sister Rozina Mwakideu, accusing them of defamation and demanding Ksh20 million in compensation.
The case, filed on October 8 at the Milimani Law Courts, stems from a viral YouTube interview that has drawn wide attention online. Burale, who is known both as a preacher and motivational speaker, claims the interview damaged his reputation and misrepresented his personal life in a way meant to destroy his credibility.
In the video, Rozina, who was once married to Burale, spoke openly about their one-year marriage, describing it as a deeply painful period. She went as far as calling it the darkest phase of her life and her biggest mistake.
During the interview hosted on Alex’s YouTube channel, Rozina claimed that their relationship was marked by emotional neglect and financial difficulties. She further alleged that she stumbled upon troubling information in Burale’s private emails, which according to her, changed the way she viewed him completely.
These claims quickly gained traction on social media, sparking heated debates and drawing both sympathy and criticism from viewers.
Burale, however, has dismissed the entire interview as false and malicious. In his petition, he says the Mwakideus conspired to spread lies about him in order to gain views and public attention. He accuses Alex of failing to uphold professional ethics by airing unverified claims without giving him the right to respond.
Burale argues that the video’s publication was not only reckless but also aimed at humiliating him and damaging his ministry.
He believes the content was carefully crafted to portray him as a manipulative and dishonest man rather than the respected figure he considers himself to be.
The preacher is now asking the court to intervene by compelling Alex and Rozina to take down the video and issue a public apology. He also wants the court to stop any future reposting or sharing of the interview, which he says continues to harm his image each day it remains online.
In his court filing, he describes the situation as a targeted attack on his faith-based work and personal integrity.
This case has drawn public interest not just because of the people involved but also because it highlights the growing tension between media freedom and personal privacy in Kenya.
With social media platforms giving anyone a voice, public figures are increasingly finding themselves at the center of online discussions that can either build or break their image.
Burale’s case adds to the list of similar legal disputes where celebrities are turning to the courts to protect their reputations against what they describe as false narratives shared for entertainment or clout.
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