Popular Mugithi singer Samuel Muchoki well known by his stage name Samidoh resigned from the National Police Service (NPS) following threat to charge him.
Inspector-General of Police Douglas Kanja confirmed the service had accepted the resignation letter.
“He is free to pursue whatever he wishes,” said Kanja.
This marked the end of his 12-year career in the service.
Samidoh, in his resignation letter cited his personal reasons with the main one being desire to fully focus on his music career.
This also marks the end of plans by the service to charge Samidoh for claims of desertion.
The musician has in the recent days found himself in controversies including his marital life, politics and in the security career with the NPS publicly accusing him of deserting his duties
NPS confirmed that it accepted his resignation, ending his tenure as a Police Constable.
He had been under scrutiny over allegations of deserting duty.
Samidoh ceased being a police officer on July 20, having previously served under the Administration Police Service.
Samidoh had initially found himself in trouble with his superiors after a video circulated of him singing with fans to the “wantam” chant.
The slogan, derived from “one-term,” is used by critics of President William Ruto who vow to block his re-election. Senior officials at Jogoo House were displeased, citing police regulations that strictly bar officers from political involvement.
Officials argued that Samidoh had violated standing orders and consequently transferred him from the regular police to the AP Anti-Stock Theft Unit in Gilgil. He was posted to Baringo and was also expected to face disciplinary proceedings for alleged desertion of duty.
He instead took leave and left for the US for a series of performances.
Last month, the singer sought anticipatory bail at the High Court to prevent arrest or detention over desertion claims.
The court granted his request, noting that a warrant of arrest had been issued against him.
Samidoh insisted that his case was politically motivated, arguing that his arrest was driven by his views and criticism of government, disguised as desertion charges.
According to regulations, had he remained in service and been found culpable, police chiefs could have fined him, issued a warning, or dismissed him.
That decision would have been reviewed by the Deputy IG in charge of the AP before being forwarded to the Inspector-General for ratification and communication to the National Police Service Commission.
He has consistently denied claims of desertion.
On June 10, he circulated a letter in court signed by Principal Deputy to the IG Mathew Kutoh, which granted him official clearance to travel abroad from May 20 to June 9, 2025.
“Travel clearance is hereby granted to the above-named officer to travel to the United States of America for a private visit,” the letter partly read.
Before his transfer, Samidoh and several Mt Kenya musicians had visited Deputy President Kithure Kindiki at his Karen residence on May 23.
Their visit sparked criticism, with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua accusing them of betraying the Mt Kenya community.
Gachagua who would later meet him in the US while both were on a tour even called for a boycott of their music and urged entertainment venues to stop hosting them.
However, Prof Kindiki defended the artists, saying they had sought government support to dismantle exploitative cartels in the creative sector and push for fair pay.
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