NAIROBI, Kenya – Renowned Kenyan preacher Prophet Dr. David Owuor has disowned widely circulated claims alleging he prophesied that the world would end on August 2, 2025.
In a statement released Friday, the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness — which Owuor leads — dismissed the reports as false, misleading, and part of a broader effort to discredit the church’s teachings and tarnish the preacher’s reputation.
“The leadership and congregation of the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness strongly denounce the recent spread of false and misleading information about the world ending on August 2, 2025,” the statement read in part.
The church reiterated that Prophet Owuor has consistently upheld the biblical teaching that no one knows the exact time of the return of Jesus Christ.
“Prophet Dr. Owuor has always been very categorical on the fact that nobody knows the day or the hour when the Messiah will return, as the Bible clearly states in Matthew 24:36,” the statement added.
The ministry accused unnamed individuals and online users of twisting the prophet’s teachings in a bid to mislead the public and sow confusion among believers.
“These claims are intended to harm not only the reputation of the prophet of the Lord, Dr. David Owuor, and the Ministry of Repentance and Holiness, but also the unity and testimony of our church,” it said.
The church revealed it had already addressed the matter through an earlier official communication dated July 13, which was aired by KBC on July 14 and covered by Radio 47 on July 15.
In light of the renewed speculation, the ministry called on media outlets, bloggers, and social media users to exercise responsibility and avoid amplifying unverified information.
“We urge all believers to pursue truth, peace, and righteousness. Let us not be quick to spread gossip, but instead be diligent in prayer, discernment, and unity,” the ministry urged.
The viral doomsday claims had sparked confusion and concern among some sections of the public, particularly on social media.
This is not the first time the preacher has been linked to end-of-world predictions.
Similar claims went viral in 2024, alleging that Owuor had predicted a global apocalypse on November 2 — a claim he also refuted.
His clarification has since sparked online reactions, with some users condemning the spread of misinformation.
