In a striking intersection of faith, medicine, and science, two Kenyan medical professionals have publicly endorsed claims of HIV/AIDS healings attributed to prayers at the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness church, led by Prophet Dr. David Owuor.
Their statements, shared on X (formerly Twitter), have sparked widespread discussion and calls for government and media verification.
The doctors emphasised rigorous medical validation while acknowledging that the outcomes challenge conventional scientific understanding, leading to the viral hashtag #ScienceBows.
Background on the Claims
The controversy centres on reports of individuals previously diagnosed as HIV-positive experiencing what proponents describe as complete healings following spiritual interventions at church events, including the recent Nakuru Revival Crusade.
While such claims are not new to the ministry, which has long documented testimonies of miraculous recoveries, the involvement of licensed physicians in verifying these cases has elevated the discourse, prompting demands for independent scrutiny from bodies such as the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) and the Ministry of Health (MOH).
Dr. John Mureithi’s Testimony
Dr. John Mureithi, a general surgeon with a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) from the University of Nairobi and a Fellowship of the College of Surgeons of East, Central, and Southern Africa (FCS–Gen Surg), shared his insights in a detailed post on 4 January 2026.
With over ten years of post-internship experience, Dr. Mureithi clarified his earlier remarks at the Nakuru Crusade, stressing that any healing claim must meet stringent medical standards.
According to Dr. Mureithi, verification begins with confirming the patient’s initial HIV-positive diagnosis through standard testing, followed by documentation of their treatment on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) and monitoring via Comprehensive Care Clinics (CCC), including serial CD4 counts and viral loads. Only then are repeat tests conducted to assess claims of healing.
He highlighted the case of Millicent Awino from Siaya County as a prime example but noted it is part of a larger “replicable longitudinal cohort” of over 30 individuals who have remained persistently HIV-seronegative for several years.
“Such outcomes represent a significant and well-documented medical anomaly,” he stated, adding that #ScienceBows in light of these findings.
Dr. Mureithi welcomed an official investigation, tagging key stakeholders including @KmpdcOfficial, @HonAdenDuale (Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry), @MOH_Kenya, and major media outlets such as @citizentvkenya and @ntvkenya.
He emphasised his commitment to ethics and evidence-based medicine, framing the call for inquiry as a step towards transparency and patient welfare.
Responses to his post reflected a mix of support and scepticism. Fellow physician Dr. Elisham Mwela echoed the need for government verification, noting he had personally retested some patients years later with negative results.
Others, like user @atimodavid, framed the healings as divine interventions, distinct from medical precedents such as stem cell transplants.
Critics, however, drew parallels to past controversies, with one user comparing Dr. Mureithi to disgraced figures in Kenyan medical scandals.
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Dr. Risper Wambua’s Independent Review
Echoing Dr. Mureithi’s stance, Dr. Risper Wambua, a Senior Medical Officer with six years of post-internship practice and an MBChB from the University of Nairobi, posted her analysis on the same day.
Licensed by the Kenyan government, Dr. Wambua conducted an independent review of medical documentation provided by the church.
She described the records as demonstrating “a level of medical completeness and longitudinal consistency” that demands scientific attention.
The cohort includes individuals with confirmed HIV-positive statuses who later showed sustained negative results on antibody and molecular tests, alongside stable health after stopping antiretroviral therapy under supervision.
“The current probe is both necessary and constructive,” Dr. Wambua wrote, advocating for peer verification. She concluded that the evidence challenges established frameworks, stating, “#ScienceBows, and has bowed to JESUS.”
Her post tagged similar authorities, including @DrBKhalwale (a senator and former medical professional), and media houses, urging public disclosure of findings.
Responses to Dr. Wambua’s statement were largely affirmative among faith communities, with users like @JamesMarwaKe praising her articulation and @ChristineKalya asserting that “the world MUST know that GOD has visited/is still visiting the land.”
Supporters viewed the endorsements as proof of the “Power of the Blood of JESUS,” while noting that no professional would risk their licence on falsehoods.
Broader Implications and Reactions
The statements have ignited debates on the boundaries between faith and science. Proponents argue that these verified cases—spanning years and multiple patients—represent undeniable miracles, urging media and health authorities to investigate promptly.
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Skeptics, including public health experts such as Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, questioned the “cure rate,” asking how many prayers led to successes versus failures, and whether isolated cases justify the attention.
Critics on X also raised concerns about potential exploitation or pseudoscience, with one user joking about “black magic” in medical schools.
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