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Stephen Munyakho recounts how he narrowly escaped execution in Saudi Arabia
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 31, 2025

Stephen Munyakho, who had been living in Saudi Arabia since 1996, was sentenced to death after a deadly fight with a Yemeni colleague in April 2011.

"I lacked patience": Stephen Munyakho regrets fatal altercation in Saudi Arabia that changed his life
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 30, 2025

Munyakho regretted that the death of his Yemeni colleague, Abdul Halim, was not intentional, describing it as a misunderstanding that spiralled out of...

It’s a miracle, says Stephen Munyakho on arrival in Kenya after 14 years in Saudi jail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

His return marked the end of a harrowing chapter that began in 2011 when he was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by the sword after a fatal...

Stephen Munyakho to arrive in Kenya tonight after Saudi death row release, Mudavadi confirms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

His execution, initially handed down last year, was halted after the family of the deceased accepted diyya, blood money, amounting to approximately Sh...

Stephen Munyakho expected in Kenya later today after release from Saudi death row
Mwangi Maina  |  Jul 23, 2025

President Ruto spoke directly with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, urging for clemency and a delay in execution.

Final arrangements underway to bring back Stephen Munyakho held on death row in Saudi Arabia
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

The committee ‘Save Stevo Campaign, ’ noted that Saudi authorities had assured it that the Muslim World League had cleared the remaining balance of th...

SUPKEM confirms payment of Sh129m settlement for release of Stephen Munyakho from Saudi jail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 28, 2025

SUPKEM National Chairman, Al-Haji Hassan Ole Naado revealed that the Muslim World League made the payment a month ago.

‘Save Stevo Campaign’ committee says it is yet to receive communication on Sh129.5m settlement
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Mar 26, 2025

However, in a statement released on Wednesday, the group acknowledged media reports indicating that a benefactor had cleared the remaining 2.9 million...

No budget for 'blood money' to save Kenyan jailed in Saudi Arabia - Mudavadi
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 10, 2024

Munyakho's execution was to take place on May 15 but was postponed following the government's intervention.

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