Stephen Munyakho back home after 14 years in Saudi Arabia death row » Capital News

NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 29 – Stephen Munyakho, the Kenyan freed from a Saudi Arabia jail last Tuesday, has arrived back home.

Munyakho who had spent 14 years in jail facing a death sentence was received at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport by family, friends and government officials.

His return follows the payment of diyya (blood money) amounting to approximately Sh 129 million, which was accepted by the family of the deceased, clearing the way for his freedom.

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said the outcome resulted from sustained efforts by the government, civil society and individual Kenyans.