Kikuyu musician Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki, also known as Samidoh, faces arrest after the National Police Service (NPS) declared him a deserter.
Samidoh, who is attached to the Administration Police’s Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), failed to resume duty on May 27 following the end of his official leave.
According to the report, the officer has been absent from duty for more than ten days without permission or just cause, which has resulted in disciplinary action.
Police officers in Gatumbiro, Nyandarua County—his home village—have been instructed to arrest him on sight if found.
Samidoh’s job was to lead others in returning stolen cows, goats and sheep. But instead of reporting to duty he flew to USA where he is performing for his fans.
Samidoh has absconded his duty for 11 days.
As a police officer, he earns less than Ksh60,000. He charges Ksh 150,000 to Ksh300,000 per night to perform as a musician.
Samidoh was transferred because of singing wantam during his shows. After the transfer,he posted a worrying message on Facebook,indicating that he might not live for long.
