WanTam Chant costs Samidoh, Police order his arrest

" \n The Police Service declares Samuel Muchoki, famously known as Samidoh, a deserter and halts his salary after he absconded from duty for more than 10 days. \n \n\n \n The National Police Service (NPS) has ordered the immediate arrest of a popular Mugithi musician and police officer named Samuel Muchoki, known as Samidoh, because he is accused of not showing up for work. \n \n\n \n Sources from the NPS say that Samidoh has not been at his job since May 27, 2025, after he was moved to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil. He didn\u2019t report to his new station and has been missing for over 10 days, which has led to this action. \n \n\n \n The police mentioned that Samidoh's salary has been stopped, and he is thought to be in the United States for a music tour without official permission from the police... Continue Reading \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n A police report from the ASTU commandant confirmed that Samidoh did not return to work on May 27, 2025, after his leave time ended. \n \n\n \n The report states, \u201cPlease be informed that No. 247569\/2013040010 APC Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki of the Anti-Stock Theft Unit \u2018MTD\u2019 Company is on the subject above. The officer was given time off and needed to come back by 27\/05\/2025, but he did not do so.\u201d \n \n\n \n \u201cSince that date, he has not been seen, and no one knows where he is. We have tried to find him, but we have not succeeded. He is now considered a deserter as of 06\/06\/2025.\u201d \n \n\n \n Looking at his social media, it was found that Samidoh recently shared a quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln: \u201cThose who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.\u201d This was posted during his absence amid the ongoing issues he is facing. \n \n\n \n This decision comes after a recent performance where people in the crowd were recorded chanting against the government. This made officials very concerned, which led to his quick transfer. \n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n In the video, the crowd was chanting the term 'Wantam', which means that they want President William Ruto to serve only one term. Samidoh was seen encouraging the crowd even more. \n \n\n \n Since this incident, there have been reports that higher-ups in the government see Samidoh's actions as breaking police rules, which has started disciplinary actions against him. \n \n\n \n According to the National Police Service Act, Chapter 84 (Revised 2014), any officer who doesn\u2019t come to work without permission for more than ten days is seen as having deserted the police force. \n \n\n \n The law says: \u201cA police officer who stays away from duty without permission for more than ten days will be considered to have deserted the Service unless they can prove otherwise.\u201d \n \n\n \n Additionally, Section 94(3) of the same Act states that \u201cAny police officer who deserts from the Service commits an offence and can be fired or sent to prison for up to two years.\u201d \n "