Gov’t Orders Arrest Of Samidoh For Deserting Duty
The National Police Service (NPS) has ordered the immediate arrest of Samuel Muchoki, a prominent Mugithi musician and police officer known as Samidoh, for alleged desertion from duty.
According to NPS sources, Samidoh has been away from his job post since May 27, 2025, after being redeployed to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil.
His inability to report to the new station and continuous absence for more than ten days has resulted in disciplinary action.
According to police, Samidoh’s salary has been suspended, despite the fact that he is believed to be in the United States on a musical tour without formal approval from the army.
A police report filed by the ASTU commandant confirmed that Samidoh failed to report back to duty on May 27, 2025, after his official leave expired.
Samido should just resign and focus on his music pic.twitter.com/hIkIxuIrrK
— InsecurityKE (@InsecurityKE) June 10, 2025
“Please be informed that No. 247569/2013040010 APC Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit ‘MTD’ Company is on the above subject,” the report reads in part.
“The officer was granted off-duty and was supposed to report back on 27/05/2025, but he failed to do so.”
“Since then, he has not been seen, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. Efforts to trace him have been futile,” he added.
“He has now absented himself without leave for a period of more than 10 days and is hereby declared a deserter with effect from 06/06/2025.”
A quick check of his social media page revealed that the musician had lately shared a strange phrase ascribed to Abraham Lincoln.
“Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.”
Those who deny freedom to others deserve it Not to themselves!
— Samidoh . (@SamSamido) June 10, 2025
~Abaram Lincoln.
Goodmorning#Victoryiscertain. pic.twitter.com/nIqNF6l9P0
The message was sent during his absence from duty and the controversies surrounding his trials.
The instruction comes after recent controversy at one of his performances when audiences were caught on film screaming anti-government sentiments, which reportedly prompted his swift removal.
The term ‘Wantam’, which is popularly considered to be a plea for President William Ruto to serve only one term, was strongly repeated throughout the film.
Among the chants, Samidoh could be seen energizing the crowd.
Samido should return every he obtained from Kindiki…From Wantam to Tutam to Wantam again! pic.twitter.com/IRquIpFrdS
— Henry Kabogo 💧 ❄ 🇰🇪 (@Kabogo_Henry) May 25, 2025
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Since the incident, allegations have circulated that senior government officials viewed the singer’s behavior as a violation of the Service Standing Orders (SSO), triggering disciplinary procedures against him.
The National Police Service Act, Chapter 84 (Revised 2014), states that any officer who fails to report for duty without leave or justification for more than 10 days is regarded to have deserted the Service.
Specifically, the law states: “A police officer who absents himself from duty without leave or just cause for a period exceeding ten days shall, unless the contrary is proved, be considered to have deserted from the Service.”
Further, Section 94(3) of the same Act provides that, “Any police officer who deserts from the Service commits an offence and is liable on conviction to summary dismissal or imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years.”
Gov’t Orders Arrest Of Samidoh For Deserting Duty
