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Steve Munyakho's detention: Committee denies Sh129 payment to secure release

Stephen Munyakho has been in custody for 13 years. He faces manslaughter charges.[File]

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.

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