Prophet Owuor threatens legal action against Nation Media Group

By Newsflash Writer

The Holliness and Repentance Ministries has formally threatened to take legal action against Nation Media Group over what it describes as “false and sensational” publications concerning its recent crusades.

Through a letter dated January 5, 2026, the ministry, represented by Okongo Omogeni & Company Advocates, accused the media house of failing to verify critical information before publication.

The letter, addressed to the Chief Editor of Nation Media Group, cites two articles published on January 3 and 5, 2026, under the headline: “Medics who spoke at Prophet Owuor crusade face KMPDC probe and Be wary of Miracle Cures, KMPDC and Duale warn.” The ministry claims the reports falsely suggested that the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) had condemned faith-based healing practices promoted during the Prophet Owuor-led crusades.

Alleged breach of Media Standards

According to the letter, the publications contravened Section 4(a)(b)(g) of the Media Council Act, which mandates that journalists verify facts, ensure opinions are based on verifiable evidence, and confirm the accuracy of statements made in public spaces before publication. The advocates argued that Nation Media Group did not consult the ministry or participants of the crusade to obtain their side of the story, and ignored the church’s long-standing record of televised healing events that had previously gone unquestioned.

The letter further notes that the reports have sparked public debate and tension, potentially inflaming national discord. Citing Section 25(1)(a)(b) of the Media Act, the ministry emphasized that content touching on religious or sectarian issues must be published only after thorough verification and with caution to maintain national harmony.

Religious freedom and legal warning

The ministry also invoked Article 32 of the Constitution of Kenya, which guarantees freedom of conscience, religion, thought, belief, and opinion. The letter highlights that congregants have the right to practice their faith individually or collectively, and that the publications misrepresented the events, portraying a one-sided narrative.

In conclusion, the ministry, through its lawyers, warned Nation Media Group that any further inaccurate or misleading reports about Prophet Owuor or its activities would result in legal proceedings, including claims for costs and other related consequences.

The advocates stressed that the church views the publications as maliciously motivated and urged the media house to exercise caution in future reporting.

Nation Media Group had not responded to the letter at the time of publication, and it remains unclear whether the media house will issue a clarification or apology.