A letter granting Police Officer Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, popularly known as Samidoh, permission to travel to the United States of America has emerged amid accusations by the Anti-Stock Theft Unit Commandant, who labeled him a deserter and accused him of absconding his duties.
The letter, seen by the Kenya Times, comes from the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Gilbert Masengeli, and shows that Samidoh was granted permission to leave the country following a request he forwarded to the National Police Service dated April 25, 2025.
“Reference is made to your letter Ref: NPS/APS/ADM/1/31/VOL.XI/47 dated 25th April, 2025 regarding the above subject matter. Travel clearance is hereby granted to the above-named officer to travel to the United States of America for a private visit,” the letter read.
According to the letter, Samidoh was allowed to leave the country on May 20, 2025, and travel back on June 9, 2025.
Earlier, the Anti-Stock Theft Unit declared Samidoh, a deserter thereby halting his salary after he neglected his duties for more than 10 days.
In a statement, the Service said it arrived at the decision after he failed to communicate about his whereabouts.
“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 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 unknown,” read the statement.
Samidoh Declared a ‘Deserter’ by the Police Service
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.
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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. His home particulars are as follows, “the statement added.
The statement issued by the police declaring Samidoh a deserter comes days after he was transferred from his post at the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) headquarters in Gilgil.
Mugithi Musician Transferred
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.
The announcement came amidst speculation that the transfer may be linked to recent political events and viral content involving the musician.
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Weeks earlier, a viral video surfaced showing the artist leading a performance of the “Wantam” chant, a political slogan pioneered by the former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, vowing to prevent President Ruto from being reelected by Kenyans. Therefore, many Kenyans speculated that the transfer was a disciplinary response disguised as a routine deployment.
However, during a press briefing, Kanja insisted that the transfer was part of standard operational procedures within the police service.
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