The musician, who is attached to the Anti-Stock Theft Police Unit, was accused of deserting duty at his work station in Gilgil, Nakuru County, since May 27, 2025.
The evening took on additional political weight with the presence of People’s Liberation Party (PLP) leader Martha Karua, who joined Gachagua as a guest of honor.
The memo, dated June 6, 2025, formally declared him a deserter effective June 5.
The incident began when a video of Samidoh performing at an entertainment venue went viral on social media.
According to official reports, the discussion focused on the economic potential of the creative sector, supportive policies, and intellectual property rights protection.
The dual role of artist and law enforcement officer has long been a unique aspect of Samidoh’s public persona.
His song Wantam, which echoes former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s rhetoric and contains veiled criticism of President William Ruto’s administration, has placed the police officer-turned-musician in a potentially precarious position.
