- Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man facing execution in Saudi Arabia, has received a one-year extension on his execution date, providing him a temporary reprieve
- Initially convicted of manslaughter in 2011, Munyakho’s sentence was escalated to death in 2014 after a fatal altercation, leading to a complex legal battle
- His family is working tirelessly to raise the reduced blood money of 3.5 million riyals, essential for resolving the case and preventing the execution mandated by Sharia law
The fate of Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man facing execution in Saudi Arabia, hangs in the balance as the government has extended his execution date by one year.
This latest development comes amid intense diplomatic negotiations involving the Kenyan Mission in Riyadh, Saudi authorities, and Munyakho’s wife, all striving to resolve the complexities surrounding his case.
Munyakho, also known as Abdulkareem, has been in this harrowing situation since a tragic incident in October 2011, when he was initially convicted of manslaughter after a deadly altercation with Yemeni national Abdul Halim Mujahid Makrad Saleh.
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However, in 2014, a Shariah court upgraded his sentence to death, marking a significant escalation in his plight.
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Originally slated for execution on November 26, 2024, Munyakho’s date has now been postponed, providing a glimmer of hope for his family and supporters.
This marks the third extension of his execution deadline, a reflection of the intricate diplomatic dance that has unfolded over the years.
In previous negotiations, a blood money settlement of 10 million riyals (around Sh352.2 million) was reduced to 3.5 million riyals (over Sh120 million), thanks to ongoing discussions with the victim’s family.
As Munyakho’s family scrambles to raise the funds necessary to settle the blood money, the emotional toll is palpable.
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“Every day is a struggle for us,” his family has expressed, emphasizing their desperation to secure a positive outcome.
The stakes are incredibly high, as Sharia law mandates execution by sword, heightening the urgency of the situation.
The involvement of the victim’s minor son adds another layer of complexity; he must reach adulthood to consent under Sharia law, delaying final proceedings.
