Gospel minister Rozinah Mwakideu has spoken for the first time since her emotional interview with her brother, Alex Mwakideu, went viral and reignited public debate over her past marriage to motivational speaker Robert Burale.
The podcast episode, which aired last week, drew widespread reactions online—some sympathetic, others critical—after Rozinah described her marriage to Burale as her “biggest regret.”
In a calm and reflective tone, Rozinah took to social media this week to address the uproar. “It was never about malice,” she said. “I have healed and moved on. I believe Robert Burale has also moved on.”
She explained that sharing her story was not an attempt to attack anyone but an effort to encourage those struggling in broken relationships to seek peace and emotional healing. “I wanted to inspire people who might be walking through pain to know that healing is possible,” she added.
Her remarks followed a surge of online chatter, with many accusing Alex of deliberately staging back-to-back interviews with Burale and his ex-wife to stir drama.
Alex, however, dismissed the speculation during a later appearance on TV47, calling the timing “pure coincidence.” “Kwa nini nifanye hivyo?” he asked jokingly. “I didn’t even know what my sister planned to say. People online requested her side of the story after Burale’s interview.”
He admitted he was initially hesitant to host Rozinah, but eventually agreed “because the audience wanted to hear from her too.”
Rozinah’s latest comments appear aimed at cooling tensions and shifting the focus back to faith and healing. She reiterated that there is no animosity between her and Burale, describing the conversation as part of her personal testimony rather than a public confrontation.
Her measured response has drawn praise from fans who lauded her maturity and restraint. “This is how healing sounds,” one supporter commented online. Others, however, noted that the saga highlights how quickly social media can turn deeply personal experiences into public spectacle.
As the dust settles, Rozinah’s message stands out for its quiet strength. In a world quick to sensationalise pain, she has chosen grace — reminding her audience that vulnerability, when handled with compassion, can still inspire rather than divide.