Stephen Munyakho
Stephen Munyakho is a Kenyan national who spent over a decade on death row in Saudi Arabia following a fatal altercation in 2011. His sentence was escalated from five years in prison to the death penalty due to an appeal by the victim's family. After extensive diplomatic efforts and financial compensation facilitated by the Muslim World League, Munyakho is set to return home, highlighting the complexities of international legal systems and the impact of cultural practices such as 'diya' in the region.
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Stephen Munyakho, popularly known as Stevo, settled for an interview with journalists to tell his story after spending 14 years in a Saudi prison.
'Please forgive me': Munyakho appeals to victim's family after 14 years in Saudi prison
Kenya· 2025-07-31Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man recently freed from death row in Saudi Arabia, has broken his silence on the 2011 incident that led to his imprisonment.
'I never meant for him to die': Munyakho recalls salary fight that put him on death sentenceKenya· 2025-07-31
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man recently freed from death row in Saudi Arabia, has broken his silence on the 2011 incident that led to his imprisonment.
'I never meant for him to die': Munyakho recalls salary fight that led to Saudi jail ordealKenya· 2025-07-30Stephen 'Stevo' Munyakho was reunited with his family after being on death row in Saudi Arabia.
Joy, tears as Stevo reunites with family after death row reprieveKenya· 2025-07-29
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan who has spent 14 years in a Saudi Arabian prison facing a death sentence, finally returned home today morning.
Karibu nyumbani: Tears, hugs and prayers as Kenyan on death sentence returns homeKenya· 2025-07-29
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man previously sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia for manslaughter, is expected to arrive in Nairobi on Monday night after a successful diplomatic and community-led campaign secured his release.
Munyakho returns home after Saudi Arabia death sentence liftedKenya· 2025-07-29
Absence at birthdays and burials. Absence at the dinner table.
Stevo walks free and comes home, ending his mother's 15-year vigilKenya· 2025-07-27
Stephen Munyakho is a Kenyan national who had been on death row in the Middle East for manslaughter following release from jail.
Homebound at last: All is set for Stephen Munyakho's returnKenya· 2025-07-23
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan man on death row in Saudi Arabia for over 10 years, has been freed.
Kenyan on death row in Saudi Arabia freedKenya· 2025-07-22
Stephen Munyakho, also known as Stevo, was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia after being found guilty of murder.
Kweyu: Why I can't wait to see my son after 14 years of heartbreak and hopeKenya· 2025-03-30
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan detained in Saudi Arabia on murder charges, can now breathe a sigh of relief after Sh150 million in blood money has been paid to secure his release.
Reprieve for Stephen Munyakho's family as release from hangman securedKenya· 2025-03-28
Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan who has been on death row in Saudi Arabia for over a decade, is set to return home soon.
Kenyan escapes execution in Saudi Arabia after Sh129.5m payoutKenya· 2025-03-26
