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January 8, 2026
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HIV ‘Miracle Cure’ Claims Spark Debate on Religious Freedom vs. Public Health in Kenya

HIV ‘Miracle Cure’ Claims Spark Debate on Religious Freedom vs. Public Health in Kenya

The controversy erupted on New Year’s Eve at Menengai Grounds, Nakuru, where Owuor presented a group of licensed medical practitioners who publicly claimed that multiple patients had achieved undetectable viral loads following spiritual treatment. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya ..

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Claims by Prophet David Owuor of HIV/AIDS "miracle cures" through spiritual intervention have sparked a heated debate in Kenya regarding religious freedom versus public health. Health authorities are investigating after Owuor presented licensed medical practitioners who supported these claims.

  • Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale condemned the use of medical credentials for unverified faith-based interventions, calling it "a danger to the nation."
  • The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) has launched a forensic review of clinical documentation presented during the crusade.
  • The controversy comes amid the proposed Religious Organizations Bill of 2024, which aims to increase government oversight of religious entities.

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