Execution for Kenyan detained in Saudi Arabia postponed by four months

Saudi Arabia postpones the execution of detained Kenyan, Stephen Munyakho for another four months.

In a statement on Thursday, June 13, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei said the deadline has been moved from July 26, 2024, to November 26, 2024.

Munyako was set to be executed on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, but the government negotiated an extension.

Sing’Oei lauded the Kenya Mission in Riyadh for their efforts in engaging Saudi authorities and the family of the deceased.

“I wish to notify the public that we continue to actively search for the resolution of the outstanding and complex matter regarding Stephen Munyakho. Following our intervention, the deadline for the collection of compensation has been extended by four months from the initial 26th of July 2024 to the 26th of November 2024,” read the statement in part.

Munyakho is said to have caused the death of Abdul Halim a Yemen national following an altercation in 2011 while working in Saudi Arabia.

He was initially charged with manslaughter before the charges were changed to murder.

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The victim’s family then demanded Sh 400 million in “blood money,” which was later reduced to about Sh120 million after negotiations with Munyakho’s family.

PS Sing’Oei called on Kenyans to support the family of Munyakho in raising the money adding that the government will consolidate fundraising efforts starting July 8, 2024.

Further, he said the government would continue pursuing all diplomatic channels available to resolve the matter.

“We call on everyone’s support in raising the required 3.5 million Saudi Riyals (approximately Kshs 120 million as at the current exchange rate ) We continue to work with Stephen’s family and will consolidate all fundraising efforts on the week beginning 8th July 2024 in order to assess progress made,” the Foreign Affairs PS added.

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