Controversial prophet David Owuor has dismissed claims by Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale that he travelled abroad for knee surgery despite allegedly performing healing miracles.
In a strongly worded statement issued on Thursday, January 29, Owuor described the remarks as false, misleading, and unverified.
“The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness strongly refutes recent public remarks attributed to CS Aden Duale regarding Prophet Dr. David Owuor,” the statement read.
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Owuor said claims that he underwent medical procedures abroad are untrue.
He clarified that the trip referenced by Duale was an official international mission in Europe.
According to the statement, the prophet was conducting revival meetings and carrying out ministry work focused on repentance, holiness, and preparation for the coming of the Messiah.
“At the time being referenced, Prophet Owuor was on an official international mission in Europe,” the statement said.
The ministry added that Owuor has since returned to the country.
Owuor also raised concern over what he termed as inaccurate claims being presented as facts.
He urged leaders, commentators, and the media to exercise responsibility when speaking on matters of faith.
He called for fairness, factual reporting, and respect for his ministry.
“Our gatherings are centered on prayer, repentance, and faith in Jesus Christ,” the statement said.
It added that testimonies shared during the meetings are matters of faith and religious belief.
“These should be treated with the respect afforded to all faith-based expressions,” the statement added.
The response followed comments made by Duale on Wednesday night during an interview on Citizen TV.
Duale claimed that Owuor had travelled abroad for knee surgery.
He questioned why the prophet would seek medical attention while claiming to heal the sick.
Duale also warned about the dangers of miracle claims, linking them to the Shakahola incident of 2022.
The controversy resurfaced in December 2025 after Owuor claimed to have healed patients suffering from various diseases, including HIV and AIDS.
He later presented doctors who allegedly tested the patients and found negative results.
The claims prompted the government to launch investigations.
Duale called for the revocation of licenses for doctors who participated in the rally.
“If he can go for knee replacement, I do not know why he should ask his followers to seek spiritual nourishment,” Duale said.
He warned that professionals involved must scientifically prove their claims.
Failure to do so, he said, would attract disciplinary action.
These include suspension or revocation of licenses for professional misconduct and violation of medical ethics.