The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness has responded to concerns raised by the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC), saying there is a misunderstanding about how alleged healing claims associated with its activities are handled.
In a statement, the ministry said it recognises KMPDC’s emphasis on evidence-based medicine and the risks posed by unverified medical practices, but stressed that its operations under the leadership of Prophet Dr. David Owuor do not involve discouraging patients from seeking or continuing medical treatment.
The ministry clarified that attendees at its prayer meetings are advised to continue taking prescribed medication and to follow their doctors’ treatment plans without interruption.
“Prophet Dr. Owuor does not instruct anyone to stop medication or abandon medical care,” the statement said.
According to the ministry, any healing claims are only considered valid after confirmation by qualified medical professionals, based on documented clinical assessments showing measurable changes in a person’s health condition.
“This is not about personal feelings or faith alone. It is about what medical science can observe, test and document,” the statement added.
The ministry further said it possesses extensive medical records relating to several cases and has formally called on the Government of Kenya, through the Ministry of Health and KMPDC, to conduct an independent and comprehensive investigation into the documented claims.
It said the findings of such an investigation should be made public to allow Kenyans to draw informed conclusions.
“We are not asking for blind acceptance. We are asking for examination,” the ministry stated.
The ministry also said that individuals whose healing testimonies have been shared gave full consent and are willing to speak directly to government investigators, medical professionals and journalists.
“These are real individuals with names, families and medical records, who continue to live within their communities and are available for verification,” the statement said.
Meanwhile KMPDC has previously cautioned against claims that could discourage Kenyans from seeking proper medical care, reiterating that all health-related assertions must meet professional and scientific standards.
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