Uncertainty continues to cloud the fate of Steven Munyakho, a Kenyan facing execution in Saudi Arabia, as conflicting statements emerge over his release.
On Tuesday, March 25, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) Secretary-General Hassan Omar announced that a Sh129.5 million blood money payment had been secured for Munyakho's freedom. "They have confirmed that the request has since been honoured, the $1 million (Sh129.5 million) paid, and the Kenyan will return home safe," Omar said, urging Kenyans abroad to respect foreign laws.
However, the committee advocating for his release has denied receiving any official confirmation of this development.
In a statement, Joe Odindo, chair of the committee working on Munyakho's case, emphasised that neither the Kenyan nor Saudi governments have communicated formally about his release.
