Prophet David Owuor Denies Knee Surgery Claims, Blasts CS Aden Duale Over “False” Narratives

The long-standing tension between the state and the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness has reached a boiling point. Controversial preacher Prophet David Owuor has officially broken his silence, issuing a stinging rebuttal to Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale. The CS recently suggested that the “man of God” sought a knee replacement abroad while simultaneously claiming to perform healing miracles on his followers.

In a strongly-worded statement released Thursday, January 29, Owuor’s ministry dismissed Duale’s remarks as “false, unverified, and misleading.” The prophet clarified that during the period in question, he was not in a hospital bed but on an official international mission in Europe. According to the statement, Owuor was conducting revival meetings focused on repentance and the “coming of the Messiah,” rather than undergoing medical procedures.

The clash was ignited during a Wednesday night interview on Citizen TV, where CS Duale took a hardline stance against miracle claims. Referencing the horrific Shakahola massacre of 2022 as a cautionary tale, Duale questioned the logic of religious leaders seeking modern medicine while discouraging their followers from doing the same.

“If he can go for knee replacement, I do not know why he should ask his followers to go for spiritual nourishment,” Duale stated, adding that the government must be “very careful” to prevent further cult-like tragedies.

The controversy isn’t just about theology; it’s about medical ethics. In December 2025, Owuor grabbed headlines by claiming to have healed HIV/AIDS patients, presenting doctors who allegedly verified negative test results following his prayers.

CS Duale has now turned the heat up on those medical professionals, calling for a full investigation into their conduct. The CS warned that any doctor involved in substantiating unverified “miracle” healings faces the revocation of their license for professional misconduct and violations of the medical code of ethics.

In his defense, Prophet Owuor urged public leaders and the media to treat matters of faith with the respect they deserve. He maintained that his ministry gatherings are centered on the “Blood of Jesus Christ” and that spiritual restoration is a matter of religious belief, not scientific debate. He concluded by calling for fairness and factual reporting, insisting that his ministry has been unfairly targeted by the government’s recent scrutiny.