Samuel Muchoki popularly known as (Samidoh) declared a deserter by the National Police Service resulting to a halt in his salary after neglecting work duties for more than 10 days without official leave. Samidoh’s recent ‘wantam’ chants by a crowd during his performance in one the venues in Nairobi had already landed him in police crosshairs.
“Please be informed that No. 247569/2013040010 APC Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit “MTD” Company is on the above subject,” read part of NPS statement.
According to the NPS, samidoh was granted off-duty and was supposed to report back on 27/05/2025, but he failed to do so without proper explanation. Meanwhile the Mugithi musician is alleged to be in USA on a musical tour without police clearance.
Additionally, the Police Service has directed the Station Police Officer (STAPOL) of Gatumbiro, Nyandarua West, where Samidoh resides, to arrest him for absconding from his duties.
“STAPOL Gatumbo kindly visit his home and, if traced, arrest him and inform this office for necessary action,“ NPS directed.According to the police service, efforts to trace the Mugithi musician have been futile, thereby prompting them to stop his salary.
“Pay Section: stop his salary with immediate effect. Stockpol “MTD” Coy: take the necessary action and act accordingly. CRO Nairobi: circulate in the next issue of the National Police Gazette,” read part of the statement.
These events unfold just a few days after he was transferred from Central Region Police Headquarters to the Administration Police’s Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil with many Kenyas viewing this as a disciplinary measure following the ‘wantam chants’. His troubles appear to have now escalated further as NPS wants him arrested.
Samidoh, who the police say has not reported to work for 10 days, has been posting images of himself across his social media platforms performing abroad, including in England and Ireland within the United Kingdom.
According to the police IG, Douglas Kanja, Samidoh was moved to a post in Baringo County, where he was to join his colleagues in fighting insecurity and persistent banditry in the region.
