By Brian Kiprono - Reporter
Kenya, 3 January 2026 - Kenya’s medical regulator has stepped in to draw a firm line between faith and professional practice following controversial healing claims made at a recent religious gathering in Nakuru.
The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) says it will take decisive action against any licensed health worker found to have endorsed or participated in unverified claims that serious illnesses were cured through faith during the Menengai crusade.
In a statement issued on Saturday, the Council said it had been monitoring intense public debate and widespread media reports arising from testimonies delivered at the event, where some medical practitioners were allegedly linked to claims of miraculous recoveries.
The testimonies cited conditions such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, blindness, deafness, muteness and physical disabilities — assertions that the regulator says pose grave risks to public health if left unchecked.
“The Council unequivocally condemns such statements by medical practitioners, which are based on unverified claims,” KMPDC said.
The regulator stressed that medical care in Kenya must remain anchored in evidence-based medicine, supported by scientific testing, peer review and regulatory approval. It warned that claims of healing from chronic or life-threatening diseases cannot be accepted without proper medical documentation assessed by qualified professionals.
According to the Council, the danger lies not only in misinformation, but in its potential impact on vulnerable patients.“Unsubstantiated claims, especially by health professionals, may mislead vulnerable individuals and deter them from seeking proven therapies,” KMPDC warned, noting that this could lead to deteriorating health, drug resistance or even death.
While recognising the place of faith and spiritual belief in people’s lives, the Council cautioned against abandoning prescribed treatment in favour of unproven alternatives. Patients living with HIV/AIDS, diabetes, hypertension, epilepsy and other chronic conditions were specifically urged not to stop medication based on claims of miraculous healing.“Such actions contradict established public health guidelines,” KMPDC said.
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The Council confirmed it is working with the Ministry of Health and other agencies to investigate the matter, warning that disciplinary and legal action will follow where professional standards have been breached.
“This includes potential legal measures against any practices that endanger lives or violate health regulations,” the statement added.
KMPDC Chief Executive Officer Dr David Kariuki reaffirmed the regulator’s mandate to protect patients and uphold medical ethics, calling on Kenyans to report questionable health claims for verification.
The controversy stems from an end-of-year crusade led by self-proclaimed Prophet David Owuor, who arrived in Nakuru on 29 December 2025.
Over three days, large crowds gathered along Kenyatta Avenue and later at Technology Farm, where testimonies of alleged miraculous healings — some said to be backed by doctors — reignited a debate that has followed similar events in the past.
