Mugithi maestro and police officer Samidoh has been swiftly reassigned from his post at the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) headquarters in Gilgil, only to face further deployment to the rugged terrains of Baringo County.
This move by the National Police Service is widely seen as a bold disciplinary slap, sparked by the explosive viral spread of his “Wantam” performance.
Just days after footage of Samidoh’s performance at an entertainment venue circulated widely on social media, the National Police Service issued his redeployment orders.
In the viral clip, the crowd is seen chanting “wantam,” a slang distortion of “one term,” a phrase adopted by critics of President William Ruto as a rallying cry ahead of the 2027 elections.
Speaking to The Standard, Samidoh confirmed the transfer, stating, “I was told I’m supposed to report to Baringo today.” He added, “I’m reporting to Gilgil today for further deployment.”
Prior to this, Samidoh served in Nairobi under the Kenya Police Service before being moved to the Administration Police where he was later been transfered to the Anti Stock Theft Unit in Gilgil a while ago, unlike earlier reports.
While no official reason for the transfer was provided, the reassignment to Baringo is seen as a deliberate move to a challenging post, signaling disciplinary action.
Despite the circumstances, Samidoh downplayed the connection between his music and the transfer, saying, “I wouldn’t say there is any basis. Normally, police are transferred to serve anywhere within the borders of this country.”
However, the timing of the redeployment and the choice of Baringo as his new station strongly suggest otherwise.
Last week, Samidoh was among musicians who visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence, fueling speculation about his situation, though no clear resolution emerged from the meeting.