Fresh details have emerged about Mugithi artist and Administration Police officer Samuel Muchoki Ndirangu, alias Samidoh's trip to the United States.
According to a travel clearance letter from the Office of the Inspector General seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, Samidoh had been granted official permission to travel to the United States for a private visit.
The document, dated April 22, 2025, and addressed to the Deputy Inspector General of the Administration Police Service, clearly outlines the travel schedule.
"Travel clearance is hereby granted to the above-named officer to travel to United States of America for a private visit," the document reads.
It further indicates that Samidoh was scheduled to depart the country on May 20, 2025, and return on June 9, 2025.
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"All travel and accommodation expenses will be met privately," the clearance adds.
The document contradicts recent claims by the National Police Service (NPS) that Samidoh's current location was unknown and that he had absconded duty by more than ten days.
According to a police signal, NPS ordered Samidoh's arrest after he was granted an off-duty but failed to report back to his station in Gilgil.
NPS said the whereabouts of Samidoh are unknown, and efforts to trace him have been futile.
“Please be informed that no. 247569/2013040010 APC Samuel Ndirangu Muchoki of Anti-Stock Theft Unit ‘MTD’ company is on the above subject. The officer was granted an off-duty and was supposed to report back on 27/05/2025, but he failed.
"Since then, he has not been seen, and his whereabouts are not known. Efforts to trace him have been futile,” read the signal in part.
NPS noted that Samidoh has been declared a deserter of the police service, and his salary has been halted with immediate effect.
As such, NPS directed police officers in Gatumbiro, Nyandarua County, to visit Samidoh’s rural home and arrest him.
“He has now absented himself without leave for a period of more than 10 days, and he is hereby declared a deserter W.E.F 06/06/2025. Pay section stop his salary with immediate effect.
"Stockpol ‘MTD’ COV take the necessary action and act accordingly. CRO Nairobi will circulate in the next issue of the national police gazette. Stapol Gatumbiro kindly visit his home and if traced, arrest him and inform this end for necessary action,” NPS added.
