Blow to Burale as court declines bid to pull down Rozina Mwakideu interview

Pastor Robert Burale has suffered a blow after a Nairobi court declined to grant his request to have a controversial interview by his ex-wife Rozina Mwakideu pulled down and deleted from online platforms.

The video, titled ‘My Biggest Mistake Was Marrying Robert Burale,’ was published on a YouTube channel belonging to Rozina’s brother Alex Mwakideu on October 4, and has since amassed over 815,000 views on the platform.

Burale sued both Alex and Rozina alleging defamation, and sought Ksh.20 million in damages.

While declining Burale’s request to have the video pulled down, Milimani Commercial Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki on Tuesday however barred both Rozina and Alex from publishing or sharing the controversial interview.

Magistrate Nzyoki issued the interim orders stopping the duo from making any further publications related to the disputed video until the case before the court is heard and determined.

The Magistrate further noted that the order only blocks further publication, but does not affect content already posted.

“An order for interim injunction is granted to stay the defendants (Alex and Rozina Mwakideu) from any further publication of the complained video on any social media platform pending the hearing and determination of the application,” ruled Magistrate Nzyoki.

Lawyer Ochiel Dudley, representing the Mwakideu siblings, assured the court that his clients would comply with the ruling.

The case will be mentioned on February 25, 2026, to confirm the filing of submissions.