The Truth Behind Prophet Dr. Owuor’s Menengai 8 HIV/AIDS Testimonies: The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness Responds to Skeptics

By Joshua Joel.

Nakuru, Kenya — The conclusion of the two-day Menengai 8 Healing Crusade led by Prophet Dr. David Edward Owuor in Nakuru has ignited an ongoing national debate. At the center of discussion are testimonies from individuals who claim to have been miraculously healed of HIV/AIDS—accounts that have drawn both celebration and scrutiny in equal measure.

The Testimonies and Public Reaction

During a reception for Prophet Dr. Owuor at the Merica Hotel in Nakuru County, several individuals publicly presented medical documents they said confirmed their transition from HIV-positive to HIV-negative status following the Prophet’s prayer. Videos of these testimonies have since gone viral, drawing widespread attention from the public, media, and medical professionals.

Skeptics have questioned the authenticity of these claims, urging disclosure of the patients’ medical records for independent verification. Critics have also asked whether the individuals were officially registered with the National AIDS and STIs Control Programme (NASCOP) database and whether confirmatory tests such as Deoxyribonucleic Acid Polymerase Chain Reaction (DNA PCR) and Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay(ELISA) were conducted after cessation of antiretroviral therapy (ARVs). DNA PCR and ELISA are critical components of the comprehensive testing algorithms used globally to diagnose, manage and monitor the treatment of HIV and AIDS.

The debate has sharpened the long-standing tension between faith and scientific evidence.

Regulatory and Government Response

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) responded with concern, warning against the endorsement of unverified claims regarding chronic conditions such as HIV/AIDS and cancer. In a public statement, the Council emphasized that all claims of healing must be substantiated through credible medical testing and regulatory oversight. It also confirmed that investigations were underway into professionals who participated in the event.

Cabinet Secretary Hon. Aden Duale while addressing the issue of faith-based healing stated that any claims of miraculous healing, especially by licensed medical practitioners, must be supported by verifiable, scientifically proven medical evidence. Unsubstantiated claims constitute medical misinformation and pose a direct threat to human life and public safety.

KMPDC reiterated its position, noting that they are working closely with the Ministry of Health and other regulatory agencies to investigate these reports. Appropriate action will be taken to safeguard public health, uphold medical ethics, and protect citizens from misinformation.

The Ministry’s Response

On January 4, 2026, the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness issued an official statement defending the reported HIV/AIDS healings, describing them as “a sign of God’s mercy upon the earth” amid a pandemic that continues to devastate humanity.

According to the statement, the Ministry has documented more than 30 cases of medically verified HIV/AIDS healings since the inception of Prophet Dr. Owuor’s ministry. Before being declared healed, patients reportedly undergo multiple tests, including antibody testing, ELISA, DNA PCR, and viral load monitoring, to confirm complete reversal of the infection.

The ministry statement also said that Prophet of the Lord has been extremely stringent to ensure that those healed of HIV/AIDS who have turned HIV-negative are continuously retested and verified twice each year to permanently establish these healings.

The Ministry added that medical documentation had been forwarded to international health organizations—the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO)—for independent verification. It also noted that the cases had been presented before the National Senate and included in the Presidential Taskforce Report of 2024.

Looking Ahead

While the Ministry of Health has suggested that disciplinary action may follow pending investigations, the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness remains confident in the authenticity of the reported miracles.

They believe that the Ministry of Health will eventually make its findings public, as Kenyans deserve to know the truth of these healings—whether they stand scientific scrutiny or not.

As both faith and science grapple with the extraordinary claims emerging from Menengai 8, the nation watches closely, waiting for verifiable answers to one of the most controversial questions facing modern Kenya: can divine healing coexist with empirical science?