Mudavadi Highlights Lack of Funds to Save Kenyan from Saudi Execution

Mudavadi Highlights Lack of Funds to Save Kenyan from Saudi Execution

Kenyan national imprisoned in Saudi Arabia Stephen Munyakho has been granted a temporary reprieve from execution.

Originally scheduled for May 15, 2024, his execution has been postponed allowing for further negotiations and a potential resolution to his predicament. However, the Kenyan Ministry of Foreign Affairs finds itself lacking the necessary funds to secure Munyakho's release despite actively engaging in diplomatic interventions to save his life. Munyakho's ordeal began with a violent altercation involving his friend and colleague, Abdul Halim Mujahid Makrad Saleh. During the heated argument, Saleh was stabbed, and he tragically succumbed to his injuries.

While Munyakho sustained injuries, he survived the incident. Initially convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years in prison, Munyakho's situation took a dire turn when Saleh's family appealed the case to a Shariah court, resulting in a death sentence for Munyakho. Under Islamic law, there exists an alternative to execution known as "diya" or "blood money." This compensation can be paid to the victim or their heir in cases of accidental killing, bodily harm, or property destruction. In Munyakho's case, Saleh's family agreed to accept 10 million Saudi Arabia Riyals (SAR), which was later negotiated down to 3.5 million SAR (approximately Sh150 million).

This substantial sum must be paid in full to secure Munyakho's release and remove the impending threat of execution. Undeterred by the financial burden, Munyakho's family is tirelessly working to raise the necessary funds to meet this obligation and bring their loved one back home.

Comments

Justin (not verified)     Sat, 05/18/2024 @ 12:43pm

You could save the guy’s life if you stopped stealing so much money from the poor people of Kenya. IF you can’t afford to save one Kenyan, do you want to tell any single Kenyan you can assist them for the littlest assistance they may need, MDVD? Shame on you fat Albert!

Kiprotich (not verified)     Sat, 05/18/2024 @ 12:45pm

This idiot Mudavandi values no human life! He looks shamelessly and stupidly clueless. This useless government of Kenya is worth a mere shit.

Adhiambo (not verified)     Sun, 05/19/2024 @ 02:50am

In reply to by Kenyan King (not verified)

And how do you communicate with dicks like this asshole calling himself “the freaking Kenyan king”? Did your mama take home the placenta and threw away the kid with the birth water into the pit latrine @kenyakibg!?

maxiley (not verified)     Sat, 05/18/2024 @ 05:33pm

If Munyakho were the son of one of the Mpigs,or related to the movers and checkers of the Kenyan society,fund in excess of the required amount would materialize "miraculously". The rich take care of their own,while the poor depend on the mercy of wellwishers...and afew good samaritans.What a world!

Shaka (not verified)     Sun, 05/19/2024 @ 04:30pm

This is not a government problem but a family. You go to other countries know laws n don't do stupid shit. Let the rope do its job

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