Nairobi County CEC for Citizen Engagement and Customer Service Geoffrey Mosiria has sharply criticised the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) following its warning against claims that Prophet David Owuor has healed HIV-positive individuals through faith.
The NCCK, through its National Chair Rev. Elias Otieno, cautioned Kenyans against abandoning medical treatment in favour of alleged miracles.
Otieno said while the council believes in faith healing, it is God who heals and not pastors, stressing that denying patients access to established medical care is irresponsible.
Mosiria, reacting on X, accused the NCCK of sending mixed signals to the public, arguing that the council appeared to be distancing itself from a prophet who had previously been associated with churches under its umbrella.
He questioned whether the council was now disowning miracles that had earlier been celebrated.
“Are you now denying your own prophet? If all these miracles were a scam, then Kenyans deserve clarity, not contradictions,” Mosiria said, suggesting that internal disagreements within the council could be driving the criticism against Owuor.
The county official framed the dispute as a familiar story of rejection within religious institutions, drawing biblical parallels to argue that opposition often comes from within.
He maintained that he was not passing judgment on the prophet but questioning the consistency of the NCCK’s position.
Mosiria further said he intended to personally seek confirmation of the alleged miracles, stating that he would consult individuals linked to the testimonies, including a man known as Makarina, who is said to have walked after healing.
At the same time, Mosiria challenged the NCCK to take a firm and transparent stand.
He argued that if the council no longer supports or recognises the miracles associated with Owuor, it should openly state its position and consider deregistering churches linked to him.