Gachagua Advises Samidoh to Quit Police Job, Focus on Music Career

Rigathi Gachagua has urged popular Mugithi star and police officer Samuel Muchoki, alias Samidoh, to resign from the National Police Service and fully commit to his flourishing music career.

Speaking during an interview on Kameme FM, Gachagua addressed the ongoing disciplinary issues surrounding Samidoh, who is currently under fire for allegedly deserting his police duties while on tour in the United States.

Gachagua questioned the logic of clinging to a risky, low-paying job in law enforcement when the singer’s talent has already taken him across the globe.

“I told Samidoh this: your police salary is KSh 40,000. Yet you make about KSh 400,000 every weekend from music—that’s KSh 1.6 million a month. Why risk your life for KSh 40,000 when your music can give you safety and wealth?” he posed.

He described Samidoh as a “bright man” and encouraged him to do the math, warning that holding on to both careers might soon backfire. Gachagua also humorously noted the singer’s slim frame, joking that while he may be small in stature, he’s “a very rich man” who should prioritize his peace of mind.

The Deputy President further urged Samidoh to remain in the United States, where he’s currently on tour, promising to meet up with him during the upcoming Ngemi Festival in July.

Gachagua’s comments come amid a storm within the police service over Samidoh’s alleged absence without official leave. An internal memo from the NPS claims he failed to report back to duty after his leave ended on May 27. As a result, his salary has been suspended, and he’s now facing a formal desertion charge.

The situation escalated further after a video emerged showing Samidoh participating in a protest chant—“wantam”—a phrase increasingly used to criticize President William Ruto’s administration. As a serving officer, his actions were seen as violating the Service Standing Orders, which require political neutrality.

In response, the NPS transferred him to Gilgil in Nakuru County pending further disciplinary action.

Despite the seriousness of the allegations, Samidoh has responded with characteristic humor. During a TikTok Live session from the U.S., where he is accompanied by his wife Edday Nderitu, the artist downplayed the controversy.

“Can’t a man say he’s not done having children or building his family?” he quipped, referencing his domestic life.

He also poked fun at the language used in the police memo: “Who’s calling me a desert? I thought dessert is something sweet you eat after a meal.”

Calling the situation “just a passing cloud,” Samidoh shrugged off the threat of arrest and joked that whispers suggest he may not face any legal action until July—after his American tour concludes.

While critics question his professionalism, fans continue to rally behind him, praising his comedic defiance and hoping the standoff won’t cut short his soaring musical success.