Popular Mugithi artist and police officer Samuel Muchoki, famously known as Samidoh, is facing disciplinary action from the National Police Service, after a live performance of 'Wantam' song went viral, sparking political uproar.
Samidoh has been transferred from his post at the Central Region Police Headquarters in Nairobi to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) in Gilgil. "I was in Nairobi before and deployed from the Kenya Police Service to the Administration Police," the artist told The Standard on phone.
Although no formal reason was issued, sources within the police service suggest the transfer was part of punitive measures linked to the performance.
Speaking to the Standard, Samidoh confirmed that he is headed to the war torn region of Baringo in the Rift Valley. "I'm reporting to Gilgil today for further deployment.
