Robert Burale is one of Kenya’s best-known city preachers, motivational speakers, and relationship coaches. His public persona — stylish, outspoken, and media-savvy — has kept his private life in the spotlight.
The short, highly publicised marriage he had in 2012–2013 drew attention not only because of the people involved but because both sides later gave different accounts of why it ended.
In this article, we will pull together contemporary reports, interviews, and public statements to explain: who his former partner is, why they separated (according to each side), and what both parties are doing now.
Who was Robert Burale married to?
Robert Burale’s best-known marriage was to gospel singer Rozinah Mwakideu (sometimes spelled Rozinah Mwakideo/Mwakideu in media reports), who is also the sister of media personality Alex Mwakideu. The union was brief — Burale himself has repeatedly said the marriage lasted “one year and two days.”
(There has been some public confusion in coverage about the “baby mama” and whether the woman who co-parents with Burale is his former wife; local outlets have clarified details in different pieces. Where reporting varies, this article flags the claim and attributes it to the source.)
Why do they say the marriage ended — the two sides
Rozinah’s account
In interviews and media statements, Rozinah has been candid about why she walked away. She has accused Burale of misrepresentation in their relationship — specifically citing undisclosed debts, dishonesty, and, in some reports, infidelity.
Multiple entertainment outlets published her version after she spoke publicly about the breakup, describing a relationship that didn’t match what she had been led to expect.
Robert Burale’s account
Burale’s public explanations have been different in emphasis. In interviews, he has said the marriage “broke down so fast” and pointed to communication breakdowns and a failure to cultivate friendship and time together — essentially framing it as a mismatch in timing, priorities, and expectation rather than the dramatic allegations Rozinah made.
In later interviews, Burale also denied claims of infidelity while acknowledging regret that the marriage failed.
What to make of the differences
This is common in high-profile separations: two people emphasize different causes. Rozinah’s comments focus on behaviour she says she experienced (debts, mistrust), while Burale’s reflect his view that the relationship lacked the right foundation and time to grow.
Independent reporting repeats both accounts; neither side has produced legal documents (publicly) that settle all contested factual claims, so most public understanding relies on media interviews and statements.
Life after the marriage — careers and family
Rozinah Mwakideu
After the breakup, Rozinah continued in gospel music and media circles. She has released music, performed, and been involved in public interviews.
In more recent years, she faced health challenges — including a serious hospitalisation in 2021 that was widely reported — and has also publicly celebrated moving on into a new relationship and family developments (she has spoken about being a grandmother).
Her story since the split is one of continuing her music career while rebuilding her personal life.
Robert Burale
Burale has remained highly visible as a preacher, speaker, author, and relationship coach. He has spoken about being celibate since the marriage ended in 2013, and about the lessons the experience taught him about friendship, intimacy, and choosing a partner.
He is also a public father, frequently sharing posts about co-parenting his daughter Lexie. Burale has written and published work on relationships and masculinity and continues to appear on TV and at events.
He has on record said he intends to remarry when the right relationship comes along.
Co-parenting and public tone
Despite the split, several sources note a pragmatic pattern of co-parenting: Burale and his daughter’s mother (reported variously in articles) have maintained public interactions around their child’s milestones.
Both sides have at times praised each other’s handling of parenting responsibilities in media pieces, and Burale has publicly commended mature co-parenting.
What this episode shows
- Public relationships are interpreted through narratives. Different media outlets capture each party’s account, and audiences pick the version that resonates.
- Career continuity matters. Both individuals returned to (or doubled down on) their professional work — Rozinah in gospel music and Burale in public speaking and authorship — which helped reshape public perception.
- Separation, permanent estrangement. Public reports of co-parenting maturity suggest practical arrangements can continue after emotionally fraught endings.
Quick facts
- Marriage: Robert Burale & Rozinah Mwakideu — married in 2012, lasted approximately one year and two days.
- Rozinah’s reasons for leaving: she has cited undisclosed debts, dishonesty, and betrayal in media interviews.
- Burale’s reasons: he cites communication breakdown and lack of friendship/time as primary issues, and has denied infidelity claims in public responses.
- Current focus: Rozinah — gospel music and family recovery; Robert Burale — motivational speaking, books, relationship coaching, and co-parenting.
Sources & further reading
Major contemporary reports and interviews from The Standard, TUKO, Pulse, Nation, and other Kenyan outlets were used to compile this article.
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