Kenya’s medical regulators are looking into doctors who spoke about HIV healings at Prophet David Owuor’s recent crusade in Nakuru. The event, called the Menengai 8 Revival Meeting, took place from late December 2025 to January 1, 2026, at Menengai Grounds and nearby venues. Thousands attended, with testimonies of miracles, including people claiming to be cured of HIV and other serious conditions.
During the three-day gathering, some medical practitioners appeared on stage. They shared stories of patients whose HIV tests supposedly turned negative after prayers.
Reports mention lab results from government facilities and cases where people stopped taking ARVs. The crusade drew huge crowds, as it does most years, with followers in white attire hoping for healing.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) issued a statement on January 3. They said claims of curing HIV/AIDS, cancer, blindness, deafness, and other conditions need solid proof.
“These claims are unverified and raise concerns about public health and ethics,” the council noted. They warned that stopping proven treatments like ARVs can be dangerous.
Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale backed the statement. On January 4, he directed KMPDC to investigate the doctors involved. They must provide full medical records and scientific evidence. If not, they could face discipline, including losing licences.
KMPDC is working with the Ministry of Health on the probe. They stressed that faith has a place in life, but health decisions should follow science. People with chronic illnesses should not skip medication based on unproven stories.
Prophet Owuor’s Ministry of Repentance and Holiness often features such testimonies. Similar claims have come up in past events, drawing both support and doubt. The prophet focuses on repentance and holiness in his messages.
Public reaction is mixed. Some see the testimonies as signs of faith. Others worry about risks, especially for HIV patients who need lifelong treatment. Kenya has made progress in managing HIV, with wide access to free ARVs.
No specific doctors were named in official statements yet. The investigation aims to check facts and protect patients. However, Dr Justus Obiero said, “I am Dr Justus Obiero, a licensed doctor trained in rigorous medical science and honed by 19 years of clinical practice and an accredited member of the College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa. I approach extraordinary claims with scepticism.”
“Concerning the HIV/AIDS healing at the Prophet Dr Owuor’s Church, I examined the data presented: confirmed HIV status, NASCOP records, serial ELISA & DNA PCR tests, ARV cessation under supervision, and long-term clinical stability. There was nothing to question.
“This isn’t a fairy tale, guesswork, or hype. It’s reality documented in medicine’s own language. Sometimes, the truth is so clear, even science has no choice but to bow. #ScienceBows.”
This fits broader efforts to regulate health claims. Past cases of unverified miracles have led to warnings. For now, authorities urge sticking to doctor advice. The probe continues, with updates expected soon.
The Nakuru event also made news for a reported death during the gathering, though details remain limited. As Kenya deals with health issues, balancing faith and medicine stays a topic.
