Samidoh's 'Desertion': Beyond a Simple Absence?
Things are heating up in Kenya's police force, and the drama goes beyond what most expected. Kileleshwa MCA Robert Alai isn’t holding back after the National Police Service (NPS) dropped a bombshell, labeling Mugithi superstar and police officer Samidoh Muchoki a deserter. On June 10, 2025, the NPS issued a public arrest warrant, claiming Samidoh didn’t return to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit once his leave expired on May 27. They say he simply vanished for ten days—no explanation, no permission.
But hold up, says Alai. He came out swinging with claims that the story is a lot messier than it looks. Instead of dodging responsibility, Samidoh seems to have followed all the right steps. Alai points to a leaked leave request that clearly granted Samidoh permission from top police brass to travel abroad. If that’s legit, it means the whole desertion narrative is shaky. So why did the NPS go straight for an arrest warrant—and so publicly?
Alai smells something rotten inside police headquarters. He didn’t mince words, talking about 'backstabbing and lack of coordination' at the very top. According to him, Samidoh’s troubles are just the latest sign that the system isn’t working smoothly. He suggested that one part of the police force handed out permission, while another part turned around and called Samidoh a fugitive. If you're wondering how any officer is supposed to feel secure in their job, you're not alone.
Questions Swirl as Police Air Dirty Laundry
The flurry of documents and public accusations has cast a spotlight on bigger problems within the National Police Service. One document shows approval for Samidoh to leave the country. But then, not long after his return deadline, the order goes out: arrest him in his rural home village, Gitamburo, in Nyandarua County. It’s a sharp move that looks less like a routine disciplinary process and more like a showdown between police factions.
The arrest order itself—sent out for any officer in Samidoh’s hometown to nab him on sight—struck many as harsh. For a celebrity officer who’s usually on stage singing, not on the run, this drama feels almost surreal. Alai and others online have flocked to Samidoh’s defense, with hashtags flying and the public wondering if there isn’t more to the story than meets the eye.
All this is happening while the NPS faces criticism about its leadership style and public image. In the past few months, stories of internal fights and command misfires keep bubbling up. People are asking: if it can happen to a high-profile cop like Samidoh, who else is in the crosshairs of management mistakes? Alai’s decision to speak out draws even more attention to these issues, making it clear that the case is just one piece of a much bigger picture inside Kenya’s policing world.
- Samidoh is accused of desertion after an alleged unauthorized 10-day absence
- Leaked documents reportedly show he was granted official leave for international travel
- Alai claims the arrest order exposes deep divisions and poor communication at the top levels of the police
- The saga has sparked debates about discipline, transparency, and internal politics within the NPS
For now, Samidoh’s fate hangs in the balance, but one thing is clear: the controversy has kicked up more questions about who really runs the police, and what happens when the leadership starts pulling in different directions.
