Owuor church refutes reports of World ending on August 2

By Newsflash Writer

The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness has dismissed as false and malicious widespread reports suggesting that its spiritual leader, ‘Prophet’ Dr David Owuor, predicted the world would end on August 2, 2025.

In a strongly worded press statement dated August 1, 2025, and signed by Senior Archbishop Michael Nieswand, the church categorically denied the claims, terming them baseless and intended to tarnish the image of its leadership and mislead the public.

The church further warned media houses, bloggers, and the public to avoid spreading unverified information, emphasizing the need for discernment and truth.

“There were widespread reports that Prophet Dr. Owuor had predicted the world would end on August 2, 2025,” the statement read in part. “These claims are false, baseless, malicious, and 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.”

The church clarified that Dr Owuor has consistently taught that no human being can know the exact day or hour of the return of Jesus Christ. Citing the Bible, the statement emphasized that “Nobody knows the day or the hour when the Messiah will return”—a reference to Matthew 24:36.

Panic among Kenyans

The unverified reports that sparked panic among some Kenyans claimed that the controversial religious leader had foretold the end of the world would occur on August 2.

On social media platforms, worried users shared posts expressing fear, with some even claiming to have made drastic life decisions in anticipation of the alleged event.

The ministry, however, moved swiftly to dispel the rumors, stating that it had already addressed the issue earlier in the month. “The church issued an official statement on this matter on July 13, 2025, and it was also captured on KBC News on July 14, 2025, as well as Radio 47 on July 15, 2025,” the church noted, providing links to the media reports.

Call for responsibility

In its appeal to the public, the church called on all media houses, content creators, and social media users to refrain from sharing sensational or unverified claims. “As believers, we are called to pursue truth, peace, and righteousness. Let us not be quick to spread gossip, but instead be diligent in prayer, discernment, and unity,” Archbishop Nieswand urged.

The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness, which has long courted both devotion and controversy in equal measure, reiterated that its mission remains to prepare the faithful for the return of Christ through repentance, holiness, and righteousness—not fear-mongering or end-times speculation.

The church’s official website and communication channels continue to carry the original doctrine and teachings of Dr. Owuor, which, according to the leadership, are grounded strictly in scripture.