Samidoh has reportedly been transferred to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU) headquarters in Gilgil following a controversial performance.
This in response to a viral video where he led revellers in chanting ‘Wantam’ (one term), that did not go down well with police chiefs. The musician is serving police officer.
The incident, which took place a few days ago, saw Samidoh working up a crowd as they chanted “Wantam”, a corruption of the phrase “one term”.
The slogan has become a rallying cry for political competitors, including allies of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who are campaigning to unseat President Ruto.
The video quickly spread across social media, drawing the attention of police chiefs, who viewed the officer’s involvement in a politically charged event as a violation of the NPS Service Standing Orders.
According to an anonymous source of the Daily Nation, senior officers resolved to transfer Samidoh from the central region police headquarters to the ASTU in Gilgil as part of disciplinary measures.
The source described the live performance as “an offence by a disciplined officer”, highlighting the government’s sensitivity to public dissent amid ongoing political tensions.
The Anti-Stock Theft Unit is both an operational and investigative unit, with its headquarters based in Gilgil, within Nakuru County, four kilometres east of the Gilgil-Nyahururu main road, along the Gilgil-Gitare Marrum road.
The transfer is seen by many as a punitive move to a less desirable posting, with some social media users speculating that Samidoh might now “sing for the cows” in the rural outpost.
The controversy has ignited a heated debate online, garnering varied reactions. While others felt it wasn’t in order for a police officer to engage in such issues, X user @Pmuciri countered, “Only a fool thinks Samidoh depends on this peanut police salary. The boy is sticking rich. Which police officer can relocate the family to the USA?”
The Mugithi star has neither confirmed nor denied facing disciplinary action or being transferred to the Anti-Stock Theft Unit (ASTU), as reported. Our efforts to reach him for a comment were unsuccessful.
Samidoh recently shared a cryptic social media post expressing fear for his life. He, however, swiftly deleted the post. Screenshots were captured by his fans.