On June 11, 2025, Member of County Assembly Robert Alai defended Mugithi singer and serving police officer Samidoh following a declaration by the National Police Service (NPS) that the musician had deserted his duties. The statement from the NPS alleged that Samidoh failed to report back to his station after being granted official leave.
According to documents cited in the case, Samidoh had received formal authorization to travel outside the country, raising questions about the basis of the desertion claim.
The situation unfolded amid growing concerns regarding coordination and communication within the NPS. Alai, responding to the announcement, pointed to what he described as internal divisions and administrative lapses in the handling of Samidoh’s employment status.
He attributed the sudden issuance of an arrest warrant against the singer to underlying conflicts within the police service.
Samidoh, known both for his law enforcement role and his success in Kenya’s Mugithi music scene, had reportedly complied with all procedural requirements before departing the country. His leave was officially sanctioned, and no record indicated that he breached any terms of his absence.
Despite this, the NPS proceeded to classify him as a deserter and initiated enforcement measures against him.
The development prompted scrutiny of internal procedures at the NPS, particularly regarding personnel tracking and communication between administrative units. Alai identified what he described as systemic backstabbing and poor coordination, suggesting that Samidoh’s case reflected a broader breakdown within the service’s chain of command.
The controversy surrounding the arrest warrant remained unresolved as the agency faced increasing pressure to clarify its actions.
By Newsmedia