Dorothy Kweyu
Dorothy Kweyu is a veteran Kenyan journalist and the mother of Stephen Munyakho, who became an advocate for her son's release after he was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia. She launched the 'Bring Back Stevo' campaign to raise funds for his release, mobilizing support from Kenyans and highlighting the personal impact of international legal issues.
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His mother, Dorothy Kweyu, remembered the terrifying moment she feared the worst.
'I never meant for him to die': Munyakho recalls salary fight that put him on death sentence
Kenya· 2025-07-31
His mother, Dorothy Kweyu, remembered the terrifying moment she feared the worst.
'I never meant for him to die': Munyakho recalls salary fight that led to Saudi jail ordealKenya· 2025-07-30Dorothy Kweyu expressed overwhelming joy and relief upon reuniting with her son Stevo after years of agony.
Joy, tears as Stevo reunites with family after death row reprieveKenya· 2025-07-29
His mother, Dorothy Kweyu, rushed into her son’s arms, tears flowing freely.
Karibu nyumbani: Tears, hugs and prayers as Kenyan on death sentence returns homeKenya· 2025-07-29
Dorothy Kweyu, a veteran journalist, has measured time not in months or years, but in the quiet aches of absences.
Stevo walks free and comes home, ending his mother's 15-year vigilKenya· 2025-07-27
Dorothy Kweyu, Munyakho's mother, expressed her overwhelming joy upon hearing of her son's release.
Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia freed
Ghana· 2025-07-22
His mother, Dorothy Kweyu, a veteran journalist, fought tirelessly for his release.
Kenyan on death row in Saudi Arabia freedKenya· 2025-07-22
Dorothy Kweyu is overwhelmed with joy as she anticipates the reunion with her son, Stephen Munyakho, after 14 years of separation.
Kweyu: Why I can't wait to see my son after 14 years of heartbreak and hopeKenya· 2025-03-30
Dorothy Kweyu, a veteran journalist, fought tirelessly, appealing to the Kenyan government, human rights organizations, and well-wishers to raise the diyah for her son.
Saved from the jaws of death: Munyakho's 13-year Saudi ordealKenya· 2025-03-28
Determined to save her son, Dorothy Kweyu, a veteran journalist, launched the ‘Bring Back Stevo’ campaign to raise the required funds.
Kenyan escapes execution in Saudi Arabia after Sh129.5m payoutKenya· 2025-03-26
