• Prophet Dr. David Owuor, once an accomplished scientist, left his academic career in 2003 after claiming a divine call to preach repentance. He made Nakuru the center of his ministry, where his annual Menengai crusades draw huge crowds, boost local businesses, and reshape the city’s spiritual identity.
  • Rejecting permanent church buildings, his followers gather in tents as a sign of readiness for the Lord’s return, turning Nakuru into a spiritual capital where faith and spectacle meet each year.

Few figures in Kenya’s religious landscape draw as much attention as Prophet Dr. David Owuor, leader of the Repentance and Holiness Ministry. His story stretches from international lecture halls to the streets of Nakuru, where his ministry found its most visible stage.

Academic Journey

Before turning to ministry, Owuor was a scientist. He studied abroad, earning degrees in biochemistry and molecular genetics. His academic path took him through Makerere University in Uganda, then to University of Haifa in Israel, and later to the University of Illinois at Chicago in the United States, where he completed his doctorate.

He lectured and conducted research at universities in Israel, Canada, and the United States, building a reputation in the scientific community.

The Call to Ministry

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In 2003, Owuor claims he received a divine call from God, instructing him to abandon his scientific career and dedicate himself to preaching repentance.

He returned to Kenya and began ministering in Nakuru, often preaching on the streets and in open-air gatherings. His message was simple but uncompromising: repent, prepare for the coming of the Lord, and live a holy life.

Nakuru as His Stage

Nakuru quickly became the epicenter of his ministry. Each December, the city hosts his Menengai crusades, drawing tens of thousands of worshippers.

His presence transforms the city:

1. Merica Hotel is often fully booked by his team, turning it into a temporary headquarters.

2. His convoys of luxury cars sweep through town, drawing crowds and sometimes bringing traffic to a standstill.

3. Businesses thrive during crusades, as hotels, shops, and transport services benefit from the influx of visitors.

A Ministry Without Permanent Churches

One striking feature of Owuor’s movement is its rejection of permanent church buildings. His faithfuls often gather in tents or temporary structures, reflecting their belief that the Lord’s return is imminent.

To them, investing in permanent houses of worship is unnecessary when the focus should be on spiritual readiness.

Impact on Nakuru

For Nakuru, Owuor’s ministry is both a spiritual and cultural phenomenon. His crusades bring national attention, his convoys create spectacle, and his followers reshape the city’s religious landscape.

Whether one views him as a prophet or a controversial figure, his influence on Nakuru is undeniable. Nakuru is more than just a city of estates and commerce — it is a spiritual capital where faith and spectacle meet.

Prophet Dr. David Owuor’s annual end-of-year crusades at Menengai Grounds remind residents and visitors alike that Nakuru is a place of renewal, revival, and national attention.For worshippers, Nakuru is where the year closes in prayer — and begins again in hope.

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