Government secures one-year delay for Kenyan facing execution in Saudi Arabia
Government secures one-year delay for Kenyan facing execution in Saudi Arabia
The Government of Kenya has announced that the Saudi Arabian authorities have postponed the execution of Stephen Munyakho for one year.
In a statement on Thursday, October 24, Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei disclosed that the move was after negotiations between the Kenyan High Commission in Riyadh and Saudi authorities.
Sing’Oei maintained that Munyakho’s execution was postponed for a period to allow the parties to settle their obligations.
“I am pleased to inform you that after strenuous negotiations between our mission in Riyadh, Saudi authorities and the widow, the impending execution of judgement against Stephen Munyakho (Abdulkareem) due for November 26, 2024 has been postponed for another one year to allow parties settle outstanding obligations,” Sing’Oei remarked.
He added, “We shall continue relying on our two countries’ cordial relations towards concluding the matter. The goodwill of all Kenyans, partners, and stakeholders is equally appreciated. I commend Ambassador Mohamed Ruwange for his leadership on this important matter.”
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On June 13, the Saudi Arabian authorities postponed the execution of Munyakho for four months following negotiations.
Munyakho is said to have caused the death of Abdul Halim, a Yemeni national, following an altercation in 2011 while working in Saudi Arabia.
He was initially charged with manslaughter before the charges were changed to murder.
The victim’s family then demanded Sh400 million in ‘blood money,’ which was later reduced to about Sh120 million after negotiations with Munyakho’s family.
Sing’Oei previously urged Kenyans to support Munyakho’s family in raising the required funds and announced that the government would begin consolidating fundraising efforts starting on July 8.
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