Stephen Abdulkareem Munyakho, a Kenyan national who had been on death row in Saudi Arabia for more than 14 years, was released after a settlement in a murder case. Munyakho was convicted in 2011 for the killing of a Yemeni colleague during a workplace altercation. His release followed diplomatic interventions and the payment of blood money amounting to 129 million Kenyan shillings by a coalition of Muslim groups worldwide. The Kenyan government, led by Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Singoei, played a key role in securing his freedom. Munyakho returned to Kenya on July 29, 2025, where he was warmly welcomed by his family, including his mother Dorothy Kweyu. The case drew considerable public attention and support within Kenya, with President William Ruto reportedly involved in appeals for Munyakho's release. Munyakho expressed gratitude to Kenyans for their prayers and support throughout his ordeal.