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Popular mugithi musician and Administration Police officer Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu—better known as Samidoh—has avoided immediate arrest after being granted KSh 200,000 anticipatory bail in a desertion probe.
In a high-stakes ruling, the High Court also prohibited his arrest and required him to deposit his passport with the court.
Bail Bars Arrest, But Strict Conditions ApplyThe bail conditions include surrendering his travel document to ensure compliance with court orders. The measure ends immediate arrest efforts while the court scrutinizes allegations that Samidoh abandoned his duties.
Desertion Allegation: Leave or Foul Play?The complaint alleges Samidoh failed to return to duty after formal approval of travel abroad. He had been cleared for a private visit to the United States, scheduled between May 20 and June 9, 2025.
Authorities claim he absented himself beyond the approved period, exceeding ten days, which under the National Police Service Act constitutes desertion.
Samidoh’s Defense: Official Clearance in Hand.
Samidoh presented a clearance letter dated April 25, 2025, from the Inspector General authorizing his travel. The letter explicitly outlined his travel dates and stated he would finance all expenses personally—a rebuttal to claims of misconduct.
Fallout: Transfer, Fallout, and Friction.
This case follows Samidoh’s recent transfer from the Central Region headquarters to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit in Gilgil—a bureaucratic shuffle whose motives remain unclear. Critics have questioned whether his high profile and activism led to punitive redeployment.
Star Status Doesn’t Grant Immunity.
The ruling underscores a momentous point: fame and musical success do not shield public officers from disciplinary enforcement. The court’s action halts immediate arrest, but the underlying charges still await judicial scrutiny.
