Stephen Munyakho, a Kenyan citizen, spent 14 years on death row in Saudi Arabia after a fatal altercation in April 2011. His execution was initially delayed due to a unique stipulation under Sharia law: the victim’s children were minors, allowing time for crucial negotiations.

• Stephen Munyakho's death sentence was deferred because the deceased's children were underage, providing time for negotiations for diyya (blood money).
• The victim's family initially demanded 10 million riyal (approximately Ksh.400 million) in blood money to spare Munyakho, an amount later negotiated down.
• The case highlights how Saudi Arabia's dual system of private and public rights under Sharia law can override initial judicial rulings.