Popular Mugithi star Samuel Muchoki, better known as Samidoh, has officially ended his 12-year career in the National Police Service (NPS).
The resignation, which was formally accepted by NPS, clears lingering controversies that had threatened to overshadow both his music and security career.
In his resignation letter, Samidoh cited personal reasons, with his main focus being the desire to fully commit to his flourishing music career.
His decision brings to a close plans by the service to charge him with desertion, following months of tension over his absence from duty.
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed the development, saying:
“He is free to pursue whatever he wishes.”
NPS clarified that Samidoh’s tenure as a Police Constable officially ended on July 20, 2025.
Samidoh’s time in uniform however, was marked by both dedication and controversy.
He previously served in the Administration Police Service before being moved to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit in Gilgil and later posted to Baringo.
Trouble began after a viral video showed him joining fans in singing the “wantam” chant, an anti-government slogan.
The act displeased senior officials at Jogoo House, who viewed it as a breach of police rules barring officers from political involvement.
As disciplinary proceedings loomed, Samidoh left for a tour in the United States, prompting accusations of desertion. To shield himself from arrest, he successfully sought anticipatory bail at the High Court.
Samidoh has often found himself entangled in political storms. His performances and social associations attracted scrutiny from both admirers and critics. At one point, he and fellow Mt Kenya artists were accused by former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua of “betraying the community” after visiting Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
The backlash saw Gachagua call for boycotts of their music, though Kindiki defended the artists, noting they were seeking fair treatment in the entertainment industry.
Interestingly, court documents revealed that Samidoh had been officially cleared to travel to the US between May 20 and June 9, 2025, through a letter signed by Principal Deputy to the IG, Mathew Kutoh. This raised questions about the desertion claims leveled against him.
With his resignation now accepted, Samidoh no longer faces the threat of disciplinary action. Instead, he is free to concentrate fully on his Mugithi career, which has made him one of the most celebrated Kenyan musicians both locally and abroad.
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