Prophet Owuor’s Followers Threaten to Sue Citizen TV

Supporters of renowned Kenyan preacher Prophet David Edward Owuor, popularly known as Prophet Owuor, through their lawyers, have threatened legal action against Citizen Digital over an article published on January 6, 2026, which they claim is defamatory and violates their constitutional rights.

In a demand letter addressed to the Managing Editor of Citizen Digital, lawyers acting for a member of the Repentance and Holiness Church accused the media house of publishing a “violative and defamatory” article titled “Prophet Owuor: From Maduro to Nakuru Miracle Healings – The Mighty Burdens of Self-Proclaimed Mighty Prophet.”

The letter, written by Ndong Evance, an advocate of the High Court of Kenya from Odiya & Associates Advocates, states that the publication injured the reputation, dignity, and faith of millions of the church’s followers in Kenya and around the world.

Prophet Owuor Followers Threaten to Sue Citizen TV

The law firm, acting on behalf of a devoted church member and “millions of faithful followers,” argues that the article deliberately attacks the sanctity of their religious convictions.

The legal notice specifically takes issue with the repeated use of the term “self-proclaimed,” which it describes as malicious and intended to imply falsity, deceit, and illegitimacy regarding the Prophet’s calling.

Additionally, the advocates further argue that the skeptical framing of alleged healings, including the use of quotation marks around the word “miracles,” ridicules and mocks the spiritual experiences of believers.

They contend that such a portrayal amounts to religious defamation and hate speech against a protected class of faith-based adherents.

Further, the demand letter outlines several alleged violations of the Constitution of Kenya, including:

Article 32: The right to freedom of religion and belief, including the right to propagate faith without ridicule;
Article 28: The right to human dignity, which forbids treatment that demeans a person’s worth or belief system;
Article 36: The right to freedom of association, including the expression of shared faith without prejudice.

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Citizen TV Slapped with Three Demands

Based on these alleged violations, Odiya & Associates Advocates issued a three-part demand to Citizen Digital:

The immediate removal of the article from all online and social media platforms;
A public apology and retraction issued with the same prominence as the original publication;
A written undertaking that no further disparaging or prejudicial content will be published against the Prophet or his ministry.

The firm warned that failure to comply would result in a class-action lawsuit on behalf of millions of believers worldwide, alongside a constitutional petition filed in the High Court of Kenya.

The advocates say they will seek declaratory, injunctive, and compensatory relief under Articles 22 and 23 of the Constitution to protect the fundamental rights of their members.

The letter adds that the action is taken in the public interest to defend the dignity and reputation of believers who recognise Prophet Owuor as a “genuine Prophet of the Lord.”

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Prophet Owuor has recently been in the public spotlight following prayer rallies where testimonies of healing were presented, including claims involving HIV.

During the gatherings, individuals identified as doctors were also presented, with the ministry citing them as supporting the testimonies shared at the events.

These developments prompted Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale to issue a public statement cautioning against unverified medical claims and warning that any licensed doctors who participate in or endorse misleading health assertions risk disciplinary action, including the possible loss of their practising licences.

In response, Prophet Owuor’s ministry defended its position, stating that it stood by the testimonies and maintained that it had sufficient evidence to support its beliefs, framing the healings as matters of faith rather than clinical declarations.

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