A Kenyan family is scrambling to raise Ksh.150 million to save their son from execution in Saudi Arabia after he was convicted of murder.
50-year-old Bertrand Munyakho was convicted of the murder of a Yemeni native, Abdul Halim, in 2011.
According to official reports, Abdul Halim, who was a warehouse manager where Munyakho worked, died after an altercation with the accused.
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Munyakho's legal troubles worsened as the victim's family successfully appealed, raising the accusations of murder.
The Yemeni family sought four hundred million shillings in "blood money," ultimately lowered to one hundred fifty million shillings following discussions with Munyakho's family.
Munyakho's family has worked tirelessly to gain his release, considering several measures, including mediation with the victims' families.
According to Munyakho's sister, Emmy Abukho, optimism remains high as they plan fundraisers and look into all avenues to satisfy the astronomical financial need.
The family has set up two payment options: direct remittances to Munyakho's mother, Dorothy Musopole, via Mpesa at 0702-878-717 or using the Paybill number 8056675 under the account name "Let's Bring Back Stevo."
Other alternatives the family considers include appealing for a deadline extension, continuing discussions with the family, and approaching the widow's relatives to accept the family's offer before May 15.
