The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness Church, under the leadership of self-proclaimed Prophet Dr. David Owuor, has come out strongly to dismiss viral claims suggesting that he predicted the end of the world would occur on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
In a detailed statement issued on Friday, the church denounced the reports as false, misleading, and unbiblical, stating unequivocally that Prophet Owuor has never set any date for the end of the world.
“The claims circulating online are not only malicious but also contradict the teachings of the Bible, which states that no one knows the day or the hour—not even the angels in heaven,” said Senior Archbishop Michael Nieswand, citing Matthew 24:36.
The ministry emphasized that the doctrine consistently taught by Prophet Owuor is that the return of the Messiah is imminent, but unknown—calling on the faithful to repent, live holy lives, and stay spiritually alert rather than indulge in fearmongering.
Media Clarifications Ignored
This is not the first time the church has had to respond to such claims. On July 13, 2025, the ministry had already issued a clarification debunking the same rumour. Owuor’s close aides also appeared on KBC News on July 14 and Radio 47 on July 15, reaffirming the church’s biblical stance. Despite this, the doomsday narrative continued to circulate on social media platforms and WhatsApp groups, prompting renewed concern among some followers.
The Viral Hoax
The origin of the August 2 prophecy claim remains unclear, but screenshots of alleged sermons, voice clips, and edited posters purporting to show Owuor predicting the end of the world were widely shared in late July. The church maintains these materials were fabricated or taken out of context.
In past years, similar claims have been falsely attributed to the prophet—including a fake prophecy predicting global destruction on November 2, 2024. None of these claims were ever officially issued by the ministry.
“No Man Knows the Day or the Hour”
The Ministry of Repentance and Holiness reiterated its foundational message that salvation through repentance and holiness is more important than speculation about the apocalypse.
“Instead of focusing on doomsday dates, let us focus on preparing our hearts for the Lord, who will come like a thief in the night,” the ministry added, quoting 1 Thessalonians 5:2.
They called upon media houses, bloggers, content creators, and digital influencers to verify facts before sharing religious claims that may incite unnecessary fear or tarnish reputations.
Doomsday Predictions: A Global Pattern
Prophet Owuor joins a long list of religious leaders around the world who have had to publicly refute falsely attributed end-time prophecies. In 2011, American preacher Harold Camping wrongly predicted the Rapture would occur in May and again in October that year. Historical movements like the Millerites of the 1840s also famously miscalculated the end of the world.
In Kenya, recent cult tragedies and prophecy-linked panic underscore the danger of religious misinformation, especially when shared unchecked on digital platforms.
