Popular Mugithi musician Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki, widely known as Samidoh, is officially wanted by the National Police Service (NPS). Authorities have labeled him a deserter and suspended his police salary as disciplinary measures take effect.
In a statement released by NPS, Samidoh was found to have been absent from duty without official leave or any valid explanation. This status is considered desertion under the National Police Service Act, and it carries serious consequences.
According to Chapter 84 of the Act (Revised 2014), a police officer who is away from duty for over ten days without permission is presumed to have deserted. Section 94(3) goes further to specify that such an offence can lead to either summary dismissal from service or a prison term of up to two years upon conviction.
Following the declaration, Samidoh’s home police post in Gatumbiro, Nyandarua County, has been instructed to arrest him immediately.
A directive sent to the local station specifically states:
“Visit his home, and if traced, arrest him and inform this end for necessary action.”
The order has also been circulated through the official police communication channels and included in the next issue of the national police gazette.
The case has attracted public attention, not only because Samidoh is a recognized figure in Kenya’s music scene, but also due to the legal implications tied to his career in the police force. He has balanced dual roles for years, serving as a police officer while building a successful music career, but this latest development may bring that chapter to an end.
By Risper Akinyi