Kenya’s most famous singing policeman has vanished from his day job.
A confidential memo dated June 9, 2025, says Constable Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki, known to fans as Samidoh – never reported back after an approved break that ended on May 27.
“The officer was granted an off-duty and was supposed to report back on May 27, 2025, but he failed. Since then, he has not been seen and his whereabouts are not known,” the memo states.
Because the Anti-Stock Theft Unit member has been away for more than ten days, the National Police Service has branded him a deserter with effect from June 6. Pay has been halted, senior commanders have been alerted, and the Central Records Office will list his name in the next Police Gazette.
Officers in Gatumbiro; his last known home base, have orders to pick him up if he turns up at the door.
Instagram active, radio silent
Oddly, the musician isn’t hiding from his fans. At 8:36 a.m. today, he shared a fresh Instagram post, smiling and carefree. He offered no hint of trouble, and neither he nor his management has answered media calls.
The popular Kikuyu artist is currently in Boston, for what looks like both business and pleasure.
He was recently transferred to the Administration Police’s Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil, in what was seen as punishment for ‘Wantam’ chants that erupted at one of his concerts.
What desertion means
Police standing orders leave little wiggle room. A deserter faces a disciplinary board that can sack him, claw back his salary, and, if the case is escalated, press criminal charges under the National Police Service Act.
